Choose Deep Dark Dungeon
Choose Deep Dark Dungeon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Deep Dark Dungeon launched in 2018.
Deep Dark Dungeon vs Smash Dungeon
Deep Dark Dungeon 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. Deep Dark Dungeon (2018) is 5 years older than Smash Dungeon (2023). Smash Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Deep Dark Dungeon (61.5% 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 Smash Dungeon
Choose Smash Dungeon if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smash Dungeon launched in 2023.
Both Deep Dark Dungeon and Smash Dungeon sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Deep Dark Dungeon |  Smash Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.5% positive (13 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | GlassCats | Plastic Cow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Deep Dark Dungeon (2018) is 5 years older than Smash Dungeon (2023).
- Smash Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Deep Dark Dungeon (61.5% positive).
- Smash Dungeon is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Deep Dark Dungeon (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Deep Dark Dungeon vs Smash Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Dark Dungeon or Smash Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Dark Dungeon (2018) 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 Deep Dark Dungeon 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 Deep Dark Dungeon and Smash Dungeon have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Deep Dark Dungeon ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Smash Dungeon ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.