Choose TROUBLE JUICE
Choose TROUBLE JUICE if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. TROUBLE JUICE launched in 2023.
TROUBLE JUICE vs Microbes and Machines
TROUBLE JUICE and Microbes and Machines both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Microbes and Machines (2022) is 1 year older than TROUBLE JUICE (2023). TROUBLE JUICE scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Microbes and Machines (90% 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 Microbes and Machines
Choose Microbes and Machines if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Microbes and Machines launched in 2022.
Both TROUBLE JUICE and Microbes and Machines sit in Action 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
 TROUBLE JUICE |  Microbes and Machines | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (97 reviews) | 90% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | dietzribi | AndyzziGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Microbes and Machines (2022) is 1 year older than TROUBLE JUICE (2023).
- TROUBLE JUICE scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Microbes and Machines (90% positive).
- Microbes and Machines is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than TROUBLE JUICE (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- TROUBLE JUICE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Microbes and Machines has no Deck rating yet.
TROUBLE JUICE vs Microbes and Machines — FAQ
- Should I play TROUBLE JUICE or Microbes and Machines first?
- If you want chronology, Microbes and Machines (2022) came out before TROUBLE JUICE (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 TROUBLE JUICE and Microbes and Machines similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 TROUBLE JUICE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — TROUBLE JUICE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Microbes and Machines doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.