Choose Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1
Choose Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 launched in 2023.
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 vs Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter both land in Adventure, 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 share Adventure, RPG on Steam. Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (2023) is 3 years older than Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (2026). Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (87.5% 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 Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
Choose Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter if you want an Action game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,096 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 |  Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 53.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) | 96.4% positive (1,096 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | House of Pandas | Nihon Falcom |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (2023) is 3 years older than Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (2026).
- Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (87.5% positive).
- Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (9.99 USD vs. 53.99 USD).
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 vs Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter — FAQ
- Should I play Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 or Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter first?
- If you want chronology, Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (2023) came out before Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (2026). 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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.