Choose Deathtrap
Choose Deathtrap if you want an Action and Adventure game with Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards. 1,006 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deathtrap vs Lock's Quest
Deathtrap and Lock's Quest both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Deathtrap (2015) is 2 years older than Lock's Quest (2017). Deathtrap scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Lock's Quest (33.8% 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 Lock's Quest
Choose Lock's Quest if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lock's Quest launched in 2017.
Both Deathtrap and Lock's Quest sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Deathtrap |  Lock's Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (1,006 reviews) | 33.8% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | NeocoreGames | Digital Continue |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Deathtrap (2015) is 2 years older than Lock's Quest (2017).
- Deathtrap scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Lock's Quest (33.8% positive).
- Lock's Quest is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Deathtrap (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deathtrap is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lock's Quest has no Deck rating yet.
Deathtrap vs Lock's Quest — FAQ
- Should I play Deathtrap or Lock's Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Deathtrap (2015) came out before Lock's Quest (2017). 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 Deathtrap and Lock's Quest similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Lock's Quest have multiplayer like Deathtrap?
- No. Deathtrap supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Lock's Quest is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deathtrap run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathtrap is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lock's Quest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.