Choose Dig or Die
Choose Dig or Die if you want a Strategy game with Online PvP, PvP, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.1% positive across 2,032 reviews.
Dig or Die vs Planet Centauri
Dig or Die and Planet Centauri both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Dig or Die (2018) is 6 years older than Planet Centauri (2024). Dig or Die scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Planet Centauri (74.1% positive). 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 Planet Centauri
Choose Planet Centauri if you want an Adventure game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Planet Centauri launched in 2024.
Both Dig or Die and Planet Centauri sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 |  Planet Centauri | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.39 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (2,032 reviews) | 74.1% positive (946 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Gaddy Games | Permadeath |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Dig or Die (2018) is 6 years older than Planet Centauri (2024).
- Dig or Die scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Planet Centauri (74.1% positive).
- Dig or Die is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Planet Centauri (5.39 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Dig or Die is Deck Unsupported, Planet Centauri is Deck Playable.
Dig or Die vs Planet Centauri — FAQ
- Which is better, Dig or Die or Planet Centauri?
- On Steam reviews Dig or Die scores higher (91.1% positive) than Planet Centauri (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dig or Die is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dig or Die or Planet Centauri first?
- If you want chronology, Dig or Die (2018) came out before Planet Centauri (2024). 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 Planet Centauri similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.
- Do both Dig or Die and Planet Centauri have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dig or Die ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Planet Centauri ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.