Choose Drilbert
Choose Drilbert if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Drilbert launched in 2024.
Drilbert vs Match Tree
Drilbert and Match Tree both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Drilbert (2024) is 2 years older than Match Tree (2026). Drilbert is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Match Tree has no Deck rating yet. 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 Match Tree
Choose Match Tree if you want a Strategy and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. Match Tree launched in 2026.
Both Drilbert and Match Tree sit in Indie 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
 Drilbert |  Match Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (16 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tom Mason - wheybags | Deep Sea Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Drilbert (2024) is 2 years older than Match Tree (2026).
- Drilbert is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Match Tree has no Deck rating yet.
Drilbert vs Match Tree — FAQ
- Should I play Drilbert or Match Tree first?
- If you want chronology, Drilbert (2024) came out before Match Tree (2026). 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 Drilbert and Match Tree similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Drilbert run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Drilbert is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Match Tree doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.