Choose Tesla vs Lovecraft
Choose Tesla vs Lovecraft if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Tesla vs Lovecraft launched in 2018.
Tesla vs Lovecraft vs Trident's Wake
Tesla vs Lovecraft and Trident's Wake both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Tesla vs Lovecraft (2018) is 1 year older than Trident's Wake (2019). Tesla vs Lovecraft scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Trident's Wake (52.9% 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 Trident's Wake
Choose Trident's Wake if you want the Online Co-op side of the pairing. Trident's Wake launched in 2019.
Both Tesla vs Lovecraft and Trident's Wake sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Tesla vs Lovecraft |  Trident's Wake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.8% positive (462 reviews) | 52.9% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | 10tons Ltd | Bacus Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Tesla vs Lovecraft (2018) is 1 year older than Trident's Wake (2019).
- Tesla vs Lovecraft scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Trident's Wake (52.9% positive).
- Trident's Wake is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Tesla vs Lovecraft (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Tesla vs Lovecraft is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Trident's Wake has no Deck rating yet.
Tesla vs Lovecraft vs Trident's Wake — FAQ
- Should I play Tesla vs Lovecraft or Trident's Wake first?
- If you want chronology, Tesla vs Lovecraft (2018) came out before Trident's Wake (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 Tesla vs Lovecraft and Trident's Wake similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Tesla vs Lovecraft and Trident's Wake have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Tesla vs Lovecraft ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Trident's Wake ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Tesla vs Lovecraft run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Tesla vs Lovecraft is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Trident's Wake doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.