Choose DungeonRift
Choose DungeonRift if you want a Casual experience. DungeonRift launched in 2015.
DungeonRift vs Head 2 Head
DungeonRift and Head 2 Head 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. DungeonRift (2015) is 6 years older than Head 2 Head (2021). Head 2 Head is free; DungeonRift is paid (9.99 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 Head 2 Head
Choose Head 2 Head if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Head 2 Head launched in 2021.
Both DungeonRift and Head 2 Head sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 DungeonRift |  Head 2 Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 77.6% positive (85 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | RiftyGames | ArcForged |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- DungeonRift (2015) is 6 years older than Head 2 Head (2021).
- Head 2 Head is free; DungeonRift is paid (9.99 USD).
DungeonRift vs Head 2 Head — FAQ
- Should I play DungeonRift or Head 2 Head first?
- If you want chronology, DungeonRift (2015) came out before Head 2 Head (2021). 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 DungeonRift and Head 2 Head 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.
- Is Head 2 Head free?
- Yes — Head 2 Head is a free-to-play Steam title. DungeonRift is paid (9.99 USD).