Choose Stacking
Choose Stacking if you want an Adventure experience. Stacking launched in 2012.
Stacking vs Trouble Magnet
Stacking and Trouble Magnet both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Stacking (2012) is 12 years older than Trouble Magnet (2024). Trouble Magnet scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Stacking (91.5% 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 Trouble Magnet
Choose Trouble Magnet if you want a Strategy, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trouble Magnet launched in 2024.
Both Stacking and Trouble Magnet sit in Indie 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
 Stacking |  Trouble Magnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (667 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Kelecik |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Stacking (2012) is 12 years older than Trouble Magnet (2024).
- Trouble Magnet scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Stacking (91.5% positive).
- Trouble Magnet is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Stacking (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Stacking is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Trouble Magnet has no Deck rating yet.
Stacking vs Trouble Magnet — FAQ
- Should I play Stacking or Trouble Magnet first?
- If you want chronology, Stacking (2012) came out before Trouble Magnet (2024). 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 Stacking and Trouble Magnet similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Stacking run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stacking is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Trouble Magnet doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.