Choose Dungeons of Dredmor
Choose Dungeons of Dredmor if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.1% positive across 3,196 reviews.
Dungeons of Dredmor vs Pixel Dungeon
Dungeons of Dredmor and Pixel Dungeon both land in Indie, RPG, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Dungeons of Dredmor (2011) is 4 years older than Pixel Dungeon (2015). Dungeons of Dredmor scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Pixel Dungeon (85.2% 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 Pixel Dungeon
Choose Pixel Dungeon if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Dungeon launched in 2015.
Both Dungeons of Dredmor and Pixel Dungeon sit in Indie, RPG, and Casual 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
 Dungeons of Dredmor |  Pixel Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| 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) | 85.2% positive (257 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gaslamp Games, Inc. | Retronic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Dungeons of Dredmor (2011) is 4 years older than Pixel Dungeon (2015).
- Dungeons of Dredmor scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Pixel Dungeon (85.2% positive).
- Pixel Dungeon 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; Pixel Dungeon has no Deck rating yet.
Dungeons of Dredmor vs Pixel Dungeon — FAQ
- Which is better, Dungeons of Dredmor or Pixel Dungeon?
- On Steam reviews Dungeons of Dredmor scores higher (94.1% positive) than Pixel Dungeon (85.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dungeons of Dredmor is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dungeons of Dredmor or Pixel Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeons of Dredmor (2011) came out before Pixel Dungeon (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 Pixel Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, Casual 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. Pixel Dungeon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.