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 Kronos
Deep Rock Galactic and Kronos 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 5 years older than Kronos (2025). Kronos is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Deep Rock Galactic (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD). 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 Kronos
Choose Kronos if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kronos launched in 2025.
Both Deep Rock Galactic and Kronos 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 |  Kronos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (169,164 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ghost Ship Games | Wild Monkey |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deep Rock Galactic (2020) is 5 years older than Kronos (2025).
- Kronos is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Deep Rock Galactic (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Deep Rock Galactic has co-op; Kronos does not.
- Deep Rock Galactic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kronos has no Deck rating yet.
Deep Rock Galactic vs Kronos — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Rock Galactic or Kronos first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Rock Galactic (2020) came out before Kronos (2025). 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 Kronos 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 Kronos have multiplayer like Deep Rock Galactic?
- No. Deep Rock Galactic supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Kronos is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deep Rock Galactic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deep Rock Galactic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kronos doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.