Choose DUSK
Choose DUSK if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. 16,813 Steam reviews back the pick.
DUSK vs Chop Goblins
DUSK and Chop Goblins 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. DUSK (2018) is 4 years older than Chop Goblins (2022). Both sit near 98% positive on Steam (DUSK: 16,813 reviews, Chop Goblins: 2,415). 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 Chop Goblins
Choose Chop Goblins if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,415 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both DUSK and Chop Goblins sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.6% vs 97.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 DUSK |  Chop Goblins | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (16,813 reviews) | 97.7% positive (2,415 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Szymanski | David Szymanski |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DUSK (2018) is 4 years older than Chop Goblins (2022).
- Both sit near 98% positive on Steam (DUSK: 16,813 reviews, Chop Goblins: 2,415).
- Chop Goblins is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than DUSK (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
DUSK vs Chop Goblins — FAQ
- Which is better, DUSK or Chop Goblins?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: DUSK sits at 97.6% positive (16,813 reviews), Chop Goblins at 97.7% (2,415). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play DUSK or Chop Goblins first?
- If you want chronology, DUSK (2018) came out before Chop Goblins (2022). 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 DUSK and Chop Goblins 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 Chop Goblins have multiplayer like DUSK?
- No. DUSK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Chop Goblins is listed as single-player only.
- Do DUSK and Chop Goblins both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.