Choose BAD END
Choose BAD END if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BAD END launched in 2015.
BAD END vs Trapped with Jester
BAD END and Trapped with Jester both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. BAD END (2015) is 7 years older than Trapped with Jester (2022). Trapped with Jester scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than BAD END (82.3% 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 Trapped with Jester
Choose Trapped with Jester if you want a Free To Play game with Color Alternatives and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.7% positive across 584 reviews.
Both BAD END and Trapped with Jester sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 BAD END |  Trapped with Jester | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 82.3% positive (198 reviews) | 94.7% positive (584 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arai Koh Create Office | Anta |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- BAD END (2015) is 7 years older than Trapped with Jester (2022).
- Trapped with Jester scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than BAD END (82.3% positive).
- Trapped with Jester is free; BAD END is paid (5.99 USD).
- BAD END is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Trapped with Jester has no Deck rating yet.
BAD END vs Trapped with Jester — FAQ
- Which is better, BAD END or Trapped with Jester?
- On Steam reviews Trapped with Jester scores higher (94.7% positive) than BAD END (82.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Trapped with Jester is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play BAD END or Trapped with Jester first?
- If you want chronology, BAD END (2015) came out before Trapped with Jester (2022). 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 BAD END and Trapped with Jester similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
- Is Trapped with Jester free?
- Yes — Trapped with Jester is a free-to-play Steam title. BAD END is paid (5.99 USD).
- Does BAD END run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BAD END is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Trapped with Jester doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.