Choose Temtem
Choose Temtem if you want an Adventure and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO, Online Co-op, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 17,954 Steam reviews back the pick.
Temtem vs Dung Battles
Temtem and Dung Battles both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Temtem (2022) is 4 years older than Dung Battles (2026). Dung Battles is free; Temtem is paid (44.99 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 Dung Battles
Choose Dung Battles if you want an Action and Free To Play game with Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dung Battles launched in 2026.
Both Temtem and Dung Battles sit in Indie and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Temtem |  Dung Battles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 44.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (17,954 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Crema | ElStrawFedora |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Temtem (2022) is 4 years older than Dung Battles (2026).
- Dung Battles is free; Temtem is paid (44.99 USD).
- Temtem has co-op; Dung Battles does not.
- Temtem is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dung Battles has no Deck rating yet.
Temtem vs Dung Battles — FAQ
- Should I play Temtem or Dung Battles first?
- If you want chronology, Temtem (2022) came out before Dung Battles (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 Temtem and Dung Battles similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.
- Is Dung Battles free?
- Yes — Dung Battles is a free-to-play Steam title. Temtem is paid (44.99 USD).
- Does Temtem run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Temtem is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dung Battles doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.