Choose BATTLETECH
Choose BATTLETECH if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. 18,004 Steam reviews back the pick.
BATTLETECH vs Trap for Winners
BATTLETECH and Trap for Winners both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Adventure on Steam. BATTLETECH (2018) is 1 year older than Trap for Winners (2019). BATTLETECH scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Trap for Winners (81.8% 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 Trap for Winners
Choose Trap for Winners if you want an Indie, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trap for Winners launched in 2019.
Both BATTLETECH and Trap for Winners sit in Strategy and Adventure 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
 BATTLETECH |  Trap for Winners | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (18,004 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Harebrained Schemes | Prime Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
- BATTLETECH (2018) is 1 year older than Trap for Winners (2019).
- BATTLETECH scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Trap for Winners (81.8% positive).
- Trap for Winners is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than BATTLETECH (7.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- BATTLETECH is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Trap for Winners has no Deck rating yet.
BATTLETECH vs Trap for Winners — FAQ
- Should I play BATTLETECH or Trap for Winners first?
- If you want chronology, BATTLETECH (2018) came out before Trap for Winners (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 BATTLETECH and Trap for Winners similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Trap for Winners have multiplayer like BATTLETECH?
- No. BATTLETECH supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Trap for Winners is listed as single-player only.
- Does BATTLETECH run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BATTLETECH is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Trap for Winners doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.