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Trolley Problem, Inc. vs Borefest

Trolley Problem, Inc. and Borefest both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Trolley Problem, Inc. (2022) is 1 year older than Borefest (2023). Borefest is free; Trolley Problem, Inc. is paid (10.99 USD). 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 Trolley Problem, Inc.

Choose Trolley Problem, Inc. if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Trolley Problem, Inc. launched in 2022.

Choose Borefest

Choose Borefest if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Borefest launched in 2023.

Both Trolley Problem, Inc. and Borefest sit in Indie, Simulation, 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

Trolley Problem, Inc. vs Borefest — Steam metadata comparison
Trolley Problem, Inc. — Steam game coverTrolley Problem, Inc.Borefest — Steam game coverBorefest
Released20222023
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualIndie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price10.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews71.2% positive (758 reviews)9 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersReadGravesCyberwaste

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Trolley Problem, Inc. vs Borefest — FAQ

Should I play Trolley Problem, Inc. or Borefest first?
If you want chronology, Trolley Problem, Inc. (2022) came out before Borefest (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 Trolley Problem, Inc. and Borefest similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
Does Borefest have multiplayer like Trolley Problem, Inc.?
No. Trolley Problem, Inc. supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Borefest is listed as single-player only.
Is Borefest free?
Yes — Borefest is a free-to-play Steam title. Trolley Problem, Inc. is paid (10.99 USD).
Does Trolley Problem, Inc. run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Trolley Problem, Inc. is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Borefest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Trolley Problem, Inc. vs Borefest — Verdict (2026) · imho.run