Choose Once upon a Dungeon
Choose Once upon a Dungeon if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Once upon a Dungeon launched in 2018.
Once upon a Dungeon vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Once upon a Dungeon and Shattered Pixel Dungeon 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. Once upon a Dungeon (2018) is 4 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022). Once upon a Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (92.9% 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 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Choose Shattered Pixel Dungeon if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shattered Pixel Dungeon launched in 2022.
Both Once upon a Dungeon and Shattered Pixel Dungeon sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Once upon a Dungeon |  Shattered Pixel Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 92.9% positive (784 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Koto Games | Shattered Pixel |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Once upon a Dungeon (2018) is 4 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022).
- Once upon a Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (92.9% positive).
- Once upon a Dungeon is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Shattered Pixel Dungeon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Once upon a Dungeon has no Deck rating yet.
Once upon a Dungeon vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Once upon a Dungeon or Shattered Pixel Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Once upon a Dungeon (2018) came out before Shattered Pixel Dungeon (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 Once upon a Dungeon and Shattered Pixel Dungeon 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.