Tad the Lost Explorer vs GEX Trilogy
Tad the Lost Explorer and GEX Trilogy both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Tad the Lost Explorer (2022) is 3 years older than GEX Trilogy (2025). GEX Trilogy scores higher on Steam reviews (73% positive) than Tad the Lost Explorer (70% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Tad the Lost Explorer |  GEX Trilogy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 73% positive (230 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gammera Nest | Limited Run Games, Crystal Dynamics |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Tad the Lost Explorer (2022) is 3 years older than GEX Trilogy (2025).
- GEX Trilogy scores higher on Steam reviews (73% positive) than Tad the Lost Explorer (70% positive).
- Tad the Lost Explorer is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than GEX Trilogy (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- GEX Trilogy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tad the Lost Explorer has no Deck rating yet.
Tad the Lost Explorer vs GEX Trilogy — FAQ
- Should I play Tad the Lost Explorer or GEX Trilogy first?
- If you want chronology, Tad the Lost Explorer (2022) came out before GEX Trilogy (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 Tad the Lost Explorer and GEX Trilogy similar?
- They overlap on 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.