Choose Etherlords II
Choose Etherlords II if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Etherlords II launched in 2014.
Etherlords II vs Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy
Etherlords II and Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Etherlords II (2014) is 4 years older than Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy (2018). Etherlords II scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy (75.9% 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 Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy
Choose Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy launched in 2018.
Both Etherlords II and Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Etherlords II |  Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (131 reviews) | 75.9% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nival | Nomad Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Etherlords II (2014) is 4 years older than Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy (2018).
- Etherlords II scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy (75.9% positive).
- Etherlords II is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Etherlords II has no Deck rating yet.
Etherlords II vs Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy — FAQ
- Should I play Etherlords II or Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy first?
- If you want chronology, Etherlords II (2014) came out before Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy (2018). 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 Etherlords II and Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy have multiplayer like Etherlords II?
- No. Etherlords II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy is listed as single-player only.