Choose Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
Choose Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap launched in 2017.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap vs Wonder Boy Returns Remix
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and Wonder Boy Returns Remix both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (2017) is 2 years older than Wonder Boy Returns Remix (2019). Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Wonder Boy Returns Remix (68.2% 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 Wonder Boy Returns Remix
Choose Wonder Boy Returns Remix if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 74% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wonder Boy Returns Remix launched in 2019.
Both Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and Wonder Boy Returns Remix sit in Action 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
 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap |  Wonder Boy Returns Remix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (826 reviews) | 68.2% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lizardcube | CFK Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (2017) is 2 years older than Wonder Boy Returns Remix (2019).
- Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Wonder Boy Returns Remix (68.2% positive).
- Wonder Boy Returns Remix is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (5.19 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wonder Boy Returns Remix has no Deck rating yet.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap vs Wonder Boy Returns Remix — FAQ
- Should I play Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap or Wonder Boy Returns Remix first?
- If you want chronology, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (2017) came out before Wonder Boy Returns Remix (2019). 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 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and Wonder Boy Returns Remix similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Wonder Boy Returns Remix doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.