Choose TV Trouble
Choose TV Trouble if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. TV Trouble launched in 2016.
TV Trouble vs Stackerel
TV Trouble and Stackerel 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. TV Trouble is free; Stackerel is paid (Price unknown). 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 Stackerel
Choose Stackerel if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP.
Both TV Trouble and Stackerel sit in Indie 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
 TV Trouble |  Stackerel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (27 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | SUPERCORE Games | Can't Get Enough Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- TV Trouble is free; Stackerel is paid (Price unknown).
TV Trouble vs Stackerel — FAQ
- Are TV Trouble and Stackerel 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.
- Does TV Trouble have multiplayer like Stackerel?
- No. Stackerel supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while TV Trouble is listed as single-player only.
- Is TV Trouble free?
- Yes — TV Trouble is a free-to-play Steam title. Stackerel is paid (Price unknown).