Choose Pixel Dungeon
Choose Pixel Dungeon if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Dungeon launched in 2015.
Pixel Dungeon vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Pixel Dungeon and Shattered Pixel Dungeon both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Pixel Dungeon (2015) is 7 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022). Shattered Pixel Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Pixel Dungeon (85.2% 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 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Choose Shattered Pixel Dungeon if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.9% positive across 784 reviews.
Both Pixel Dungeon and Shattered Pixel Dungeon sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Pixel Dungeon |  Shattered Pixel Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (257 reviews) | 92.9% positive (784 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Retronic Games | Shattered Pixel |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Pixel Dungeon (2015) is 7 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022).
- Shattered Pixel Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Pixel Dungeon (85.2% positive).
- Pixel Dungeon is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Shattered Pixel Dungeon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel Dungeon has no Deck rating yet.
Pixel Dungeon vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon — FAQ
- Which is better, Pixel Dungeon or Shattered Pixel Dungeon?
- On Steam reviews Shattered Pixel Dungeon scores higher (92.9% positive) than Pixel Dungeon (85.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Shattered Pixel Dungeon is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Pixel Dungeon or Shattered Pixel Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Dungeon (2015) came out before Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022). 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 Pixel Dungeon and Shattered Pixel Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.