Choose Deep Rock Galactic
Choose Deep Rock Galactic if you want the Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. 169,164 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deep Rock Galactic vs Cave Digger 2
Deep Rock Galactic and Cave Digger 2 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 3 years older than Cave Digger 2 (2023). Deep Rock Galactic scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Cave Digger 2 (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 Cave Digger 2
Choose Cave Digger 2 if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cave Digger 2 launched in 2023.
Both Deep Rock Galactic and Cave Digger 2 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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 Rock Galactic |  Cave Digger 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (169,164 reviews) | 50% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Ghost Ship Games | VRKiwi |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deep Rock Galactic (2020) is 3 years older than Cave Digger 2 (2023).
- Deep Rock Galactic scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Cave Digger 2 (50% positive).
- Cave Digger 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Deep Rock Galactic (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Deep Rock Galactic vs Cave Digger 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Rock Galactic or Cave Digger 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Rock Galactic (2020) came out before Cave Digger 2 (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 Rock Galactic and Cave Digger 2 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.
- Do both Deep Rock Galactic and Cave Digger 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Deep Rock Galactic ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cave Digger 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.