Choose Catacomb Kids
Choose Catacomb Kids if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.1% positive across 415 reviews.
Catacomb Kids vs Cavern Kings
Catacomb Kids and Cavern Kings both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Cavern Kings (2014) is 1 year older than Catacomb Kids (2015). Catacomb Kids scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Cavern Kings (61.5% 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 Cavern Kings
Choose Cavern Kings if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cavern Kings launched in 2014.
Both Catacomb Kids and Cavern Kings sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Catacomb Kids |  Cavern Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (415 reviews) | 61.5% positive (117 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | FourbitFriday | VINE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Cavern Kings (2014) is 1 year older than Catacomb Kids (2015).
- Catacomb Kids scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Cavern Kings (61.5% positive).
- Cavern Kings is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Catacomb Kids (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Catacomb Kids is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cavern Kings has no Deck rating yet.
Catacomb Kids vs Cavern Kings — FAQ
- Which is better, Catacomb Kids or Cavern Kings?
- On Steam reviews Catacomb Kids scores higher (85.1% positive) than Cavern Kings (61.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Catacomb Kids is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Catacomb Kids or Cavern Kings first?
- If you want chronology, Cavern Kings (2014) came out before Catacomb Kids (2015). 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 Catacomb Kids and Cavern Kings similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 Catacomb Kids and Cavern Kings have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Catacomb Kids ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Cavern Kings ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Catacomb Kids run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Catacomb Kids is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cavern Kings doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.