Choose Xmas Apocalypse
Choose Xmas Apocalypse if you want an Action experience. Xmas Apocalypse launched in 2022.
Xmas Apocalypse vs Trace
Xmas Apocalypse and Trace both land in Adventure, RPG, 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 Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam. Xmas Apocalypse (2022) is 2 years older than Trace (2024). Trace is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Xmas Apocalypse (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Trace
Choose Trace if you want an Indie experience. Trace launched in 2024.
Both Xmas Apocalypse and Trace sit in Adventure, RPG, 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
 Xmas Apocalypse |  Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (54 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | gypynkt | LeshHAZ |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Xmas Apocalypse (2022) is 2 years older than Trace (2024).
- Trace is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Xmas Apocalypse (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Xmas Apocalypse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Trace has no Deck rating yet.
Xmas Apocalypse vs Trace — FAQ
- Should I play Xmas Apocalypse or Trace first?
- If you want chronology, Xmas Apocalypse (2022) came out before Trace (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 Xmas Apocalypse and Trace similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG, 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 Xmas Apocalypse run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Xmas Apocalypse is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Trace doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.