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Trolley Problem, Inc. vs Барабан: Майстер-торгаш

Trolley Problem, Inc. and Барабан: Майстер-торгаш 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 2 years older than Барабан: Майстер-торгаш (2024). Барабан: Майстер-торгаш is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Trolley Problem, Inc. (2.99 USD vs. 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 Барабан: Майстер-торгаш

Choose Барабан: Майстер-торгаш if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Барабан: Майстер-торгаш launched in 2024.

Both Trolley Problem, Inc. and Барабан: Майстер-торгаш 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 Барабан: Майстер-торгаш — Steam metadata comparison
Trolley Problem, Inc. — Steam game coverTrolley Problem, Inc.Барабан: Майстер-торгаш — Steam game coverБарабан: Майстер-торгаш
Released20222024
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualIndie, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price10.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews71.2% positive (758 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersReadGravesBrenntkopf Development

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Trolley Problem, Inc. vs Барабан: Майстер-торгаш — FAQ

Should I play Trolley Problem, Inc. or Барабан: Майстер-торгаш first?
If you want chronology, Trolley Problem, Inc. (2022) came out before Барабан: Майстер-торгаш (2024). 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 Барабан: Майстер-торгаш 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 Барабан: Майстер-торгаш have multiplayer like Trolley Problem, Inc.?
No. Trolley Problem, Inc. supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Барабан: Майстер-торгаш is listed as single-player only.
Does Trolley Problem, Inc. run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Trolley Problem, Inc. is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Барабан: Майстер-торгаш doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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