Choose Dream Quest
Choose Dream Quest if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dream Quest launched in 2016.
Dream Quest vs Trials of Fire
Dream Quest and Trials of Fire both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Dream Quest (2016) is 5 years older than Trials of Fire (2021). Trials of Fire scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Dream Quest (87.6% 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 Trials of Fire
Choose Trials of Fire if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,597 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Dream Quest and Trials of Fire sit in RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (87.6% vs 88.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dream Quest |  Trials of Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (202 reviews) | 88.7% positive (1,597 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Peter Whalen | Whatboy Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Dream Quest (2016) is 5 years older than Trials of Fire (2021).
- Trials of Fire scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Dream Quest (87.6% positive).
- Trials of Fire is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Dream Quest (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Trials of Fire is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dream Quest has no Deck rating yet.
Dream Quest vs Trials of Fire — FAQ
- Which is better, Dream Quest or Trials of Fire?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Dream Quest sits at 87.6% positive (202 reviews), Trials of Fire at 88.7% (1,597). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Dream Quest or Trials of Fire first?
- If you want chronology, Dream Quest (2016) came out before Trials of Fire (2021). 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 Dream Quest and Trials of Fire similar?
- They overlap on 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.