Choose Deep Rock Galactic
Choose Deep Rock Galactic if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Color Alternatives 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 Dwarf Delve
Deep Rock Galactic and Dwarf Delve 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 6 years older than Dwarf Delve (2026). Deep Rock Galactic scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Dwarf Delve (30.6% 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 Dwarf Delve
Choose Dwarf Delve if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dwarf Delve launched in 2026.
Both Deep Rock Galactic and Dwarf Delve sit in Action on Steam and both list Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  Dwarf Delve | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 10.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (169,164 reviews) | 30.6% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ghost Ship Games | Gloom Box |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deep Rock Galactic (2020) is 6 years older than Dwarf Delve (2026).
- Deep Rock Galactic scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Dwarf Delve (30.6% positive).
- Deep Rock Galactic is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Dwarf Delve (8.99 USD vs. 10.39 USD).
- Deep Rock Galactic has co-op; Dwarf Delve does not.
- Steam Deck: Deep Rock Galactic is Deck Playable, Dwarf Delve is Deck Unsupported.
Deep Rock Galactic vs Dwarf Delve — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Rock Galactic or Dwarf Delve first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Rock Galactic (2020) came out before Dwarf Delve (2026). 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 Dwarf Delve 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 Dwarf Delve have multiplayer like Deep Rock Galactic?
- No. Deep Rock Galactic supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Dwarf Delve is listed as single-player only.