Choose Trumps
Choose Trumps if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Trumps launched in 2025.
Trumps vs 17 Steps
Trumps and 17 Steps both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Trumps (2025) is 1 year older than 17 Steps (2026). 17 Steps is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Trumps (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 17 Steps
Choose 17 Steps if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 17 Steps launched in 2026.
Both Trumps and 17 Steps sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Trumps |  17 Steps | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Absent-Minded Games | SmilingMiles |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Trumps (2025) is 1 year older than 17 Steps (2026).
- 17 Steps is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Trumps (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Trumps vs 17 Steps — FAQ
- Should I play Trumps or 17 Steps first?
- If you want chronology, Trumps (2025) came out before 17 Steps (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 Trumps and 17 Steps similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Do both Trumps and 17 Steps have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Trumps ships Online Co-op, Co-op; 17 Steps ships Online Co-op, Co-op.