Choose Dungeons of Dredmor
Choose Dungeons of Dredmor if you want a Casual experience. 3,196 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dungeons of Dredmor vs XLarn
Dungeons of Dredmor and XLarn 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. Dungeons of Dredmor (2011) is 4 years older than XLarn (2015). Dungeons of Dredmor scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than XLarn (77.8% 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 XLarn
Choose XLarn if you want the Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. XLarn launched in 2015.
Both Dungeons of Dredmor and XLarn sit in Indie and RPG on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Dungeons of Dredmor |  XLarn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (3,196 reviews) | 77.8% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gaslamp Games, Inc. | Swinfjord-Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Dungeons of Dredmor (2011) is 4 years older than XLarn (2015).
- Dungeons of Dredmor scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than XLarn (77.8% positive).
- XLarn is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Dungeons of Dredmor (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Dungeons of Dredmor is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; XLarn has no Deck rating yet.
Dungeons of Dredmor vs XLarn — FAQ
- Should I play Dungeons of Dredmor or XLarn first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeons of Dredmor (2011) came out before XLarn (2015). 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 Dungeons of Dredmor and XLarn 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.
- Does Dungeons of Dredmor run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Dungeons of Dredmor is rated Deck Playable by Valve. XLarn doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.