Choose Teslagrad
Choose Teslagrad if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Teslagrad launched in 2013.
Teslagrad vs Teslagrad 2
Teslagrad and Teslagrad 2 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. Teslagrad (2013) is 10 years older than Teslagrad 2 (2023). Teslagrad scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Teslagrad 2 (77.5% 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 Teslagrad 2
Choose Teslagrad 2 if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Teslagrad 2 launched in 2023.
Both Teslagrad and Teslagrad 2 sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (79.4% vs 77.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Teslagrad |  Teslagrad 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (780 reviews) | 77.5% positive (187 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rain Games | Rain Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Teslagrad (2013) is 10 years older than Teslagrad 2 (2023).
- Teslagrad scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Teslagrad 2 (77.5% positive).
- Teslagrad is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Teslagrad 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Teslagrad is Deck Playable, Teslagrad 2 is Deck Verified.
Teslagrad vs Teslagrad 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Teslagrad or Teslagrad 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Teslagrad sits at 79.4% positive (780 reviews), Teslagrad 2 at 77.5% (187). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Teslagrad or Teslagrad 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Teslagrad (2013) came out before Teslagrad 2 (2023). 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 Teslagrad and Teslagrad 2 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.