Choose Splasher
Choose Splasher if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Splasher launched in 2017.
Splasher vs Dead Dungeon
Splasher and Dead Dungeon both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Splasher (2017) is 1 year older than Dead Dungeon (2018). Splasher scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Dead Dungeon (89.3% 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 Dead Dungeon
Choose Dead Dungeon if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dead Dungeon launched in 2018.
Both Splasher and Dead Dungeon sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Splasher |  Dead Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (189 reviews) | 89.3% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Splashteam | Roenko Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Splasher (2017) is 1 year older than Dead Dungeon (2018).
- Splasher scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Dead Dungeon (89.3% positive).
- Dead Dungeon is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Splasher (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Splasher is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dead Dungeon has no Deck rating yet.
Splasher vs Dead Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Splasher or Dead Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Splasher (2017) came out before Dead Dungeon (2018). 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 Splasher and Dead Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Splasher run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Splasher is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dead Dungeon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.