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TROUBLE JUICE vs Earl vs. the Mutants

TROUBLE JUICE and Earl vs. the Mutants 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. TROUBLE JUICE (2023) is 1 year older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than TROUBLE JUICE (93.8% 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 TROUBLE JUICE

Choose TROUBLE JUICE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. TROUBLE JUICE launched in 2023.

Choose Earl vs. the Mutants

Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.

Both TROUBLE JUICE and Earl vs. the Mutants 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 vs Earl vs. the Mutants — Steam metadata comparison
TROUBLE JUICE — Steam game coverTROUBLE JUICEEarl vs. the Mutants — Steam game coverEarl vs. the Mutants
Released20232024
GenresActionAction, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price4.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews93.8% positive (97 reviews)96.9% positive (96 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersdietzribiFalling State Inc.

Side by side

TROUBLE JUICE vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ

Should I play TROUBLE JUICE or Earl vs. the Mutants first?
If you want chronology, TROUBLE JUICE (2023) came out before Earl vs. the Mutants (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 TROUBLE JUICE and Earl vs. the Mutants 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.
Do TROUBLE JUICE and Earl vs. the Mutants both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
TROUBLE JUICE vs Earl vs. the Mutants — Verdict (2026) · imho.run