Choose The Traveller
Choose The Traveller if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Traveller launched in 2023.
The Traveller vs Exploring the Big Apple
The Traveller and Exploring the Big Apple both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. The Traveller (2023) is 2 years older than Exploring the Big Apple (2025). The Traveller scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than Exploring the Big Apple (73.6% 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 Exploring the Big Apple
Choose Exploring the Big Apple if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime. Exploring the Big Apple launched in 2025.
Both The Traveller and Exploring the Big Apple sit in 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
 The Traveller |  Exploring the Big Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (23 reviews) | 73.6% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LaRay Games | SadPepper |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- The Traveller (2023) is 2 years older than Exploring the Big Apple (2025).
- The Traveller scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than Exploring the Big Apple (73.6% positive).
- The Traveller is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Exploring the Big Apple (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Traveller is Deck Unsupported, Exploring the Big Apple is Deck Playable.
The Traveller vs Exploring the Big Apple — FAQ
- Should I play The Traveller or Exploring the Big Apple first?
- If you want chronology, The Traveller (2023) came out before Exploring the Big Apple (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 The Traveller and Exploring the Big Apple similar?
- They overlap on 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.