Choose Trials of Argolis
Choose Trials of Argolis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Trials of Argolis launched in 2020.
Trials of Argolis vs John Christian 2
Trials of Argolis and John Christian 2 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Trials of Argolis (2020) is 2 years older than John Christian 2 (2022). Trials of Argolis scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than John Christian 2 (81.8% 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 John Christian 2
Choose John Christian 2 if you want a Strategy, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. John Christian 2 launched in 2022.
Both Trials of Argolis and John Christian 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Trials of Argolis |  John Christian 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jan Malitschek | Carlos Martins |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Trials of Argolis (2020) is 2 years older than John Christian 2 (2022).
- Trials of Argolis scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than John Christian 2 (81.8% positive).
- John Christian 2 is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Trials of Argolis (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Trials of Argolis vs John Christian 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Trials of Argolis or John Christian 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Trials of Argolis (2020) came out before John Christian 2 (2022). 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 Trials of Argolis and John Christian 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.