Choose Dr. Trolley's Problem
Choose Dr. Trolley's Problem if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dr. Trolley's Problem launched in 2019.
Dr. Trolley's Problem vs Trolley Problem, Inc.
Dr. Trolley's Problem and Trolley Problem, Inc. both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Dr. Trolley's Problem (2019) is 3 years older than Trolley Problem, Inc. (2022). Trolley Problem, Inc. scores higher on Steam reviews (71.2% positive) than Dr. Trolley's Problem (55.2% 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 Trolley Problem, Inc.
Choose Trolley Problem, Inc. if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Trolley Problem, Inc. launched in 2022.
Both Dr. Trolley's Problem and Trolley Problem, Inc. sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Dr. Trolley's Problem |  Trolley Problem, Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.2% positive (29 reviews) | 71.2% positive (758 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wero | ReadGraves |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Dr. Trolley's Problem (2019) is 3 years older than Trolley Problem, Inc. (2022).
- Trolley Problem, Inc. scores higher on Steam reviews (71.2% positive) than Dr. Trolley's Problem (55.2% positive).
- Dr. Trolley's Problem is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Trolley Problem, Inc. (4.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Trolley Problem, Inc. has co-op; Dr. Trolley's Problem does not.
- Trolley Problem, Inc. is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dr. Trolley's Problem has no Deck rating yet.
Dr. Trolley's Problem vs Trolley Problem, Inc. — FAQ
- Should I play Dr. Trolley's Problem or Trolley Problem, Inc. first?
- If you want chronology, Dr. Trolley's Problem (2019) came out before Trolley Problem, Inc. (2022). 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 Dr. Trolley's Problem and Trolley Problem, Inc. similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Dr. Trolley's Problem have multiplayer like Trolley Problem, Inc.?
- No. Trolley Problem, Inc. supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Dr. Trolley's Problem is listed as single-player only.