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The Steps as we know them vs Turnabout Tactics

The Steps as we know them and Turnabout Tactics both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. The Steps as we know them (2021) is 5 years older than Turnabout Tactics (2026). 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 Steps as we know them

Choose The Steps as we know them if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Steps as we know them launched in 2021.

Choose Turnabout Tactics

Choose Turnabout Tactics if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Turnabout Tactics launched in 2026.

Both The Steps as we know them and Turnabout Tactics sit in Strategy, Indie, 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

The Steps as we know them vs Turnabout Tactics — Steam metadata comparison
The Steps as we know them — Steam game coverThe Steps as we know themTurnabout Tactics — Steam game coverTurnabout Tactics
Released20212026
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualStrategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersThe Provision GamesInterlink Games

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The Steps as we know them vs Turnabout Tactics — FAQ

Should I play The Steps as we know them or Turnabout Tactics first?
If you want chronology, The Steps as we know them (2021) came out before Turnabout Tactics (2026). 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 The Steps as we know them and Turnabout Tactics similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
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