Choose Damned Daniel
Choose Damned Daniel if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. Damned Daniel launched in 2018.
Damned Daniel vs DRAGON QUEST TREASURES
Damned Daniel and DRAGON QUEST TREASURES both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Damned Daniel (2018) is 5 years older than DRAGON QUEST TREASURES (2023). Damned Daniel scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than DRAGON QUEST TREASURES (80.5% 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 DRAGON QUEST TREASURES
Choose DRAGON QUEST TREASURES if you want an Action and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DRAGON QUEST TREASURES launched in 2023.
Both Damned Daniel and DRAGON QUEST TREASURES sit in 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
 Damned Daniel |  DRAGON QUEST TREASURES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (97 reviews) | 80.5% positive (128 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Mouse Games | Square Enix, TOSE CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Damned Daniel (2018) is 5 years older than DRAGON QUEST TREASURES (2023).
- Damned Daniel scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than DRAGON QUEST TREASURES (80.5% positive).
- Damned Daniel is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than DRAGON QUEST TREASURES (2.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Damned Daniel is Deck Unsupported, DRAGON QUEST TREASURES is Deck Verified.
Damned Daniel vs DRAGON QUEST TREASURES — FAQ
- Should I play Damned Daniel or DRAGON QUEST TREASURES first?
- If you want chronology, Damned Daniel (2018) came out before DRAGON QUEST TREASURES (2023). 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 Damned Daniel and DRAGON QUEST TREASURES similar?
- They overlap on 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.