SteamWorld Dig 2 vs The Swapper
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
SteamWorld Dig 2
+2
rating points
More player ratings
SteamWorld Dig 2
201 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Features
secret areafemale protagonist
Key Differences
Genres
SteamWorld Dig 2
-The Swapper
Strategy
Themes
SteamWorld Dig 2
-The Swapper
Mystery
Features
SteamWorld Dig 2
metroidvaniafalling damagesprinting mechanicscustomizationmining
The Swapper
jumping puzzlepsn playstop motioncanonical deathclaymation
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | SteamWorld Dig 2 | The Swapper |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2017 | May 30, 2013 |
| Rating | 86/100 (201 ratings) | 84/100 (191 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle | AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzleStrategy |
| Themes | ActionScience fiction | ActionMysteryScience fiction |
| Features | metroidvaniafalling damagesprinting mechanicscustomizationminingpax west 2017secret areaupgradeable weaponswesternleveling upsequelunlockablesaction-adventureboss fightrobots | jumping puzzlepsn playstop motioncanonical deathclaymationinconvenient malfunctionoptional touch controlpax east indie showcasepoint of no returnwhite noiseclonecolor separationcontext sensitivecorpsefast traveling |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Google Stadia, Linux, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
SteamWorld Dig 2 and The Swapper have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle.
SteamWorld Dig 2 stands out for metroidvania, falling damage, sprinting mechanics, while The Swapper stands out for Strategy, Mystery, jumping puzzle, psn play.
SteamWorld Dig 2 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.