Choose Trepang2
Choose Trepang2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 11,287 Steam reviews back the pick.
Trepang2 vs The Cleaner
Trepang2 and The Cleaner both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. The Cleaner (2022) is 1 year older than Trepang2 (2023). Trepang2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than The Cleaner (55% 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 The Cleaner
Choose The Cleaner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Cleaner launched in 2022.
Both Trepang2 and The Cleaner sit in Action and 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
 Trepang2 |  The Cleaner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 10.19 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (11,287 reviews) | 55% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Trepang Studios | Dystopia Corp |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Cleaner (2022) is 1 year older than Trepang2 (2023).
- Trepang2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than The Cleaner (55% positive).
- The Cleaner is currently ~2% cheaper on Steam than Trepang2 (9.99 USD vs. 10.19 USD).
- Trepang2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Cleaner has no Deck rating yet.
Trepang2 vs The Cleaner — FAQ
- Should I play Trepang2 or The Cleaner first?
- If you want chronology, The Cleaner (2022) came out before Trepang2 (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 Trepang2 and The Cleaner similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Trepang2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Trepang2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Cleaner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.