Choose That Dragon, Cancer
Choose That Dragon, Cancer if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,175 Steam reviews back the pick.
That Dragon, Cancer vs GRUNND
That Dragon, Cancer and GRUNND both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. That Dragon, Cancer (2016) is 7 years older than GRUNND (2023). That Dragon, Cancer scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than GRUNND (56.5% 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 GRUNND
Choose GRUNND if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. GRUNND launched in 2023.
Both That Dragon, Cancer and GRUNND sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 That Dragon, Cancer |  GRUNND | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (1,175 reviews) | 56.5% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Numinous Games | SEKTAHOUSE |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- That Dragon, Cancer (2016) is 7 years older than GRUNND (2023).
- That Dragon, Cancer scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than GRUNND (56.5% positive).
- GRUNND is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than That Dragon, Cancer (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- That Dragon, Cancer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GRUNND has no Deck rating yet.
That Dragon, Cancer vs GRUNND — FAQ
- Should I play That Dragon, Cancer or GRUNND first?
- If you want chronology, That Dragon, Cancer (2016) came out before GRUNND (2023). 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 That Dragon, Cancer and GRUNND similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 That Dragon, Cancer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — That Dragon, Cancer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GRUNND doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.