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Deep Dungeons of Doom vs Underneath

Deep Dungeons of Doom and Underneath both land in Adventure, RPG, Casual 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 Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam. Deep Dungeons of Doom (2014) is 6 years older than Underneath (2020). Underneath is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Deep Dungeons of Doom (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Deep Dungeons of Doom

Choose Deep Dungeons of Doom if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Deep Dungeons of Doom launched in 2014.

Choose Underneath

Choose Underneath if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Underneath launched in 2020.

Both Deep Dungeons of Doom and Underneath sit in Adventure, RPG, and Casual 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

Deep Dungeons of Doom vs Underneath — Steam metadata comparison
Deep Dungeons of Doom — Steam game coverDeep Dungeons of DoomUnderneath — Steam game coverUnderneath
Released20142020
GenresAdventure, RPG, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews88.6% positive (158 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBossa StudiosNORSKA

Side by side

Deep Dungeons of Doom vs Underneath — FAQ

Should I play Deep Dungeons of Doom or Underneath first?
If you want chronology, Deep Dungeons of Doom (2014) came out before Underneath (2020). 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 Deep Dungeons of Doom and Underneath similar?
They overlap on Adventure, RPG, Casual 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 Deep Dungeons of Doom run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Deep Dungeons of Doom is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Underneath doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Deep Dungeons of Doom vs Underneath — Verdict (2026) · imho.run