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Stayin' Alive vs Dragon Chase

Stayin' Alive and Dragon Chase 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. Stayin' Alive (2018) is 1 year older than Dragon Chase (2019). Dragon Chase is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Stayin' Alive (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Stayin' Alive

Choose Stayin' Alive if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. Stayin' Alive launched in 2018.

Choose Dragon Chase

Choose Dragon Chase if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dragon Chase launched in 2019.

Both Stayin' Alive and Dragon Chase sit in Action and Indie 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

Stayin' Alive vs Dragon Chase — Steam metadata comparison
Stayin' Alive — Steam game coverStayin' AliveDragon Chase — Steam game coverDragon Chase
Released20182019
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price5.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews72.7% positive (110 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersIndieGalaOminous Entertainment

Side by side

Stayin' Alive vs Dragon Chase — FAQ

Should I play Stayin' Alive or Dragon Chase first?
If you want chronology, Stayin' Alive (2018) came out before Dragon Chase (2019). 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 Stayin' Alive and Dragon Chase 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 Dragon Chase have multiplayer like Stayin' Alive?
No. Stayin' Alive supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Dragon Chase is listed as single-player only.
Does Stayin' Alive run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Stayin' Alive is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dragon Chase doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Stayin' Alive vs Dragon Chase — Verdict (2026) · imho.run