Choose Undungeon
Choose Undungeon if it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Undungeon launched in 2021.
Undungeon vs Loot River
Undungeon and Loot River both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Undungeon (2021) is 1 year older than Loot River (2022). Loot River scores higher on Steam reviews (72.1% positive) than Undungeon (66.7% 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 Loot River
Choose Loot River if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 72.1% positive across 215 reviews.
Both Undungeon and Loot River sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Undungeon |  Loot River | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (138 reviews) | 72.1% positive (215 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laughing Machines | straka.studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Undungeon (2021) is 1 year older than Loot River (2022).
- Loot River scores higher on Steam reviews (72.1% positive) than Undungeon (66.7% positive).
- Undungeon is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Loot River (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Undungeon is Deck Playable, Loot River is Deck Verified.
Undungeon vs Loot River — FAQ
- Which is better, Undungeon or Loot River?
- On Steam reviews Loot River scores higher (72.1% positive) than Undungeon (66.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Loot River is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Undungeon or Loot River first?
- If you want chronology, Undungeon (2021) came out before Loot River (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 Undungeon and Loot River similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.