Choose CD 2: Trap Master
Choose CD 2: Trap Master if you want an Indie experience. CD 2: Trap Master launched in 2024.
CD 2: Trap Master vs Forest Heroes
CD 2: Trap Master and Forest Heroes both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. CD 2: Trap Master (2024) is 1 year older than Forest Heroes (2025). Forest Heroes scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than CD 2: Trap Master (74.2% 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 Forest Heroes
Choose Forest Heroes if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forest Heroes launched in 2025.
Both CD 2: Trap Master and Forest Heroes sit in Strategy 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
 CD 2: Trap Master |  Forest Heroes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.2% positive (66 reviews) | 87.3% positive (79 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ACE ENTERTAINMENT | Hoochoo Game Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- CD 2: Trap Master (2024) is 1 year older than Forest Heroes (2025).
- Forest Heroes scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than CD 2: Trap Master (74.2% positive).
- Forest Heroes is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than CD 2: Trap Master (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: CD 2: Trap Master is Deck Playable, Forest Heroes is Deck Verified.
CD 2: Trap Master vs Forest Heroes — FAQ
- Should I play CD 2: Trap Master or Forest Heroes first?
- If you want chronology, CD 2: Trap Master (2024) came out before Forest Heroes (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 CD 2: Trap Master and Forest Heroes similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.