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 Sunken
Dungeons of Dredmor and Sunken 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 5 years older than Sunken (2016). Dungeons of Dredmor scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Sunken (58.1% 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 Sunken
Choose Sunken if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Sunken launched in 2016.
Both Dungeons of Dredmor and Sunken 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 |  Sunken | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (3,196 reviews) | 58.1% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gaslamp Games, Inc. | Hit the Crow |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Dungeons of Dredmor (2011) is 5 years older than Sunken (2016).
- Dungeons of Dredmor scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Sunken (58.1% positive).
- Sunken is free; Dungeons of Dredmor is paid (7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Dungeons of Dredmor vs Sunken — FAQ
- Should I play Dungeons of Dredmor or Sunken first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeons of Dredmor (2011) came out before Sunken (2016). 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 Sunken 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.
- Is Sunken free?
- Yes — Sunken is a free-to-play Steam title. Dungeons of Dredmor is paid (7.99 USD).