Choose Troublemaker
Choose Troublemaker if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Troublemaker launched in 2023.
Troublemaker vs Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream
Troublemaker and Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Troublemaker (2023) is 2 years older than Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream (2025). Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Troublemaker (90.4% 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 Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream
Choose Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.1% positive across 103 reviews.
Both Troublemaker and Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream sit in Action 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
 Troublemaker |  Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.4% positive (820 reviews) | 98.1% positive (103 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gamecom Team | Gamecom Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Troublemaker (2023) is 2 years older than Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream (2025).
- Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Troublemaker (90.4% positive).
- Troublemaker is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Troublemaker vs Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream — FAQ
- Which is better, Troublemaker or Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream?
- On Steam reviews Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream scores higher (98.1% positive) than Troublemaker (90.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Troublemaker or Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream first?
- If you want chronology, Troublemaker (2023) came out before Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream (2025). 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 Troublemaker and Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.