Choose Dig or Die
Choose Dig or Die if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,032 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dig or Die vs Automate Defend Repeat
Dig or Die and Automate Defend Repeat both land in Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Dig or Die (2018) is 7 years older than Automate Defend Repeat (2025). Automate Defend Repeat is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Dig or Die (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Automate Defend Repeat
Choose Automate Defend Repeat if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Automate Defend Repeat launched in 2025.
Both Dig or Die and Automate Defend Repeat sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dig or Die |  Automate Defend Repeat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (2,032 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gaddy Games | BigScorch |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Dig or Die (2018) is 7 years older than Automate Defend Repeat (2025).
- Automate Defend Repeat is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Dig or Die (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Dig or Die has co-op; Automate Defend Repeat does not.
- Dig or Die is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Automate Defend Repeat has no Deck rating yet.
Dig or Die vs Automate Defend Repeat — FAQ
- Should I play Dig or Die or Automate Defend Repeat first?
- If you want chronology, Dig or Die (2018) came out before Automate Defend Repeat (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Dig or Die and Automate Defend Repeat similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Automate Defend Repeat have multiplayer like Dig or Die?
- No. Dig or Die supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Automate Defend Repeat is listed as single-player only.