Choose Flux8
Choose Flux8 if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flux8 launched in 2017.
Flux8 vs Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
Flux8 and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince 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. Flux8 (2017) is 2 years older than Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (2019). Flux8 is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (6.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
Choose Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince if you want an Action and Adventure game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,869 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Flux8 and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince sit in 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
 Flux8 |  Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 93.2% positive (2,869 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Canalside Studios | Frozenbyte |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Flux8 (2017) is 2 years older than Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (2019).
- Flux8 is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (6.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Flux8 has no Deck rating yet.
Flux8 vs Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince — FAQ
- Should I play Flux8 or Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince first?
- If you want chronology, Flux8 (2017) came out before Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (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 Flux8 and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince 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.
- Do both Flux8 and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Flux8 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.