Choose The WILDS
Choose The WILDS if you want an Early Access experience. The WILDS launched in 2022.
The WILDS vs Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm
The WILDS and Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm both land in Simulation, RPG, 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 Simulation, RPG, Casual on Steam. Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm (2021) is 1 year older than The WILDS (2022). Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The WILDS (76.6% 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 Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm
Choose Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm launched in 2021.
Both The WILDS and Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm sit in Simulation, RPG, 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
 The WILDS |  Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (418 reviews) | 100% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gluten Free Games | Avelog Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm (2021) is 1 year older than The WILDS (2022).
- Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The WILDS (76.6% positive).
- Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The WILDS (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The WILDS vs Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm — FAQ
- Should I play The WILDS or Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm first?
- If you want chronology, Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm (2021) came out before The WILDS (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 The WILDS and Cat Simulator : Animals on Farm similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, RPG, 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.