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Relic Digger vs Imberite Idle

Relic Digger and Imberite Idle both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Relic Digger (2025) is 1 year older than Imberite Idle (2026). Relic Digger is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Imberite Idle (1.99 USD vs. 5.39 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 Relic Digger

Choose Relic Digger if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Relic Digger launched in 2025.

Choose Imberite Idle

Choose Imberite Idle if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Imberite Idle launched in 2026.

Both Relic Digger and Imberite Idle sit in 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

Relic Digger vs Imberite Idle — Steam metadata comparison
Relic Digger — Steam game coverRelic DiggerImberite Idle — Steam game coverImberite Idle
Released20252026
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualCasual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD5.39 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGuaruChnappi

Side by side

Relic Digger vs Imberite Idle — FAQ

Should I play Relic Digger or Imberite Idle first?
If you want chronology, Relic Digger (2025) came out before Imberite Idle (2026). 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 Relic Digger and Imberite Idle similar?
They overlap on 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.
Relic Digger vs Imberite Idle — Verdict (2026) · imho.run