Choose Dragonpath
Choose Dragonpath if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Online Co-op side of the pairing. Dragonpath launched in 2016.
Dragonpath vs Smash Dungeon
Dragonpath and Smash Dungeon 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. Dragonpath (2016) is 7 years older than Smash Dungeon (2023). Dragonpath scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Smash Dungeon (75% 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 Smash Dungeon
Choose Smash Dungeon if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Smash Dungeon launched in 2023.
Both Dragonpath and Smash Dungeon sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op, 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
 Dragonpath |  Smash Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (53 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ebonscale Games | Plastic Cow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Dragonpath (2016) is 7 years older than Smash Dungeon (2023).
- Dragonpath scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Smash Dungeon (75% positive).
- Smash Dungeon is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Dragonpath (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Dragonpath vs Smash Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Dragonpath or Smash Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Dragonpath (2016) came out before Smash Dungeon (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 Dragonpath and Smash Dungeon 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.
- Do both Dragonpath and Smash Dungeon have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dragonpath ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Smash Dungeon ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.