Choose Mysteries of the Undead
Choose Mysteries of the Undead if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mysteries of the Undead launched in 2019.
Mysteries of the Undead vs Trance, Trauma
Mysteries of the Undead and Trance, Trauma both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Mysteries of the Undead (2019) is 4 years older than Trance, Trauma (2023). Trance, Trauma scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Mysteries of the Undead (65.8% 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 Trance, Trauma
Choose Trance, Trauma if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trance, Trauma launched in 2023.
Both Mysteries of the Undead and Trance, Trauma sit in Adventure 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
 Mysteries of the Undead |  Trance, Trauma | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.8% positive (73 reviews) | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GO! Games | Liu Zeren |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Mysteries of the Undead (2019) is 4 years older than Trance, Trauma (2023).
- Trance, Trauma scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Mysteries of the Undead (65.8% positive).
- Trance, Trauma is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Mysteries of the Undead (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Trance, Trauma is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mysteries of the Undead has no Deck rating yet.
Mysteries of the Undead vs Trance, Trauma — FAQ
- Should I play Mysteries of the Undead or Trance, Trauma first?
- If you want chronology, Mysteries of the Undead (2019) came out before Trance, Trauma (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 Mysteries of the Undead and Trance, Trauma similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.