Choose Spectro
Choose Spectro if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Spectro launched in 2020.
Spectro vs Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder
Spectro and Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder 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. Spectro (2020) is 2 years older than Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder (2022). Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Spectro (80% 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 Dig Harder
Choose Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder launched in 2022.
Both Spectro and Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Spectro |  Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (45 reviews) | 89.1% positive (64 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Borrowed Light VR | VRKiwi |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Spectro (2020) is 2 years older than Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder (2022).
- Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Spectro (80% positive).
- Spectro is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder (14.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder has co-op; Spectro does not.
- Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Spectro has no Deck rating yet.
Spectro vs Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder — FAQ
- Should I play Spectro or Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder first?
- If you want chronology, Spectro (2020) came out before Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder (2022). 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 Spectro and Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder 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 Spectro have multiplayer like Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder?
- No. Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Spectro is listed as single-player only.