Choose Deep Rock Galactic
Choose Deep Rock Galactic if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 169,164 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deep Rock Galactic vs Alien Destroyer
Deep Rock Galactic and Alien Destroyer both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Deep Rock Galactic (2020) is 1 year older than Alien Destroyer (2021). Deep Rock Galactic scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Alien Destroyer (50% 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 Alien Destroyer
Choose Alien Destroyer if it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Destroyer launched in 2021.
Both Deep Rock Galactic and Alien Destroyer sit in Action 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
 Deep Rock Galactic |  Alien Destroyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (169,164 reviews) | 50% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ghost Ship Games | RandomSpin |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deep Rock Galactic (2020) is 1 year older than Alien Destroyer (2021).
- Deep Rock Galactic scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Alien Destroyer (50% positive).
- Alien Destroyer is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Deep Rock Galactic (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Deep Rock Galactic has co-op; Alien Destroyer does not.
- Deep Rock Galactic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Alien Destroyer has no Deck rating yet.
Deep Rock Galactic vs Alien Destroyer — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Rock Galactic or Alien Destroyer first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Rock Galactic (2020) came out before Alien Destroyer (2021). 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 Rock Galactic and Alien Destroyer similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Alien Destroyer have multiplayer like Deep Rock Galactic?
- No. Deep Rock Galactic supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Alien Destroyer is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deep Rock Galactic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deep Rock Galactic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Alien Destroyer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.