Choose Diamo XL
Choose Diamo XL if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Diamo XL launched in 2017.
Diamo XL vs Ding Dong XL
Diamo XL and Ding Dong XL both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Diamo XL (2017) is 1 year older than Ding Dong XL (2018). Ding Dong XL scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Diamo XL (95% 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 Ding Dong XL
Choose Ding Dong XL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ding Dong XL launched in 2018.
Both Diamo XL and Ding Dong XL sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95% vs 96.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Diamo XL |  Ding Dong XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (298 reviews) | 96.9% positive (447 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adamvision Studios | Adamvision Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Diamo XL (2017) is 1 year older than Ding Dong XL (2018).
- Ding Dong XL scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Diamo XL (95% positive).
- Ding Dong XL is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Diamo XL (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Diamo XL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ding Dong XL has no Deck rating yet.
Diamo XL vs Ding Dong XL — FAQ
- Which is better, Diamo XL or Ding Dong XL?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Diamo XL sits at 95% positive (298 reviews), Ding Dong XL at 96.9% (447). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Diamo XL or Ding Dong XL first?
- If you want chronology, Diamo XL (2017) came out before Ding Dong XL (2018). 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 Diamo XL and Ding Dong XL similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Diamo XL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Diamo XL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ding Dong XL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.