Choose Disobedient Sheep
Choose Disobedient Sheep if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Disobedient Sheep launched in 2020.
Disobedient Sheep vs Water Buddy
Disobedient Sheep and Water Buddy both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Disobedient Sheep (2020) is 4 years older than Water Buddy (2024). Water Buddy scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Disobedient Sheep (61.5% 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 Water Buddy
Choose Water Buddy if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Water Buddy launched in 2024.
Both Disobedient Sheep and Water Buddy sit in Indie 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
 Disobedient Sheep |  Water Buddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.5% positive (13 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | SicklyDove games | Phil Gathany |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Disobedient Sheep (2020) is 4 years older than Water Buddy (2024).
- Water Buddy scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Disobedient Sheep (61.5% positive).
- Water Buddy is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Disobedient Sheep (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Disobedient Sheep has co-op; Water Buddy does not.
Disobedient Sheep vs Water Buddy — FAQ
- Should I play Disobedient Sheep or Water Buddy first?
- If you want chronology, Disobedient Sheep (2020) came out before Water Buddy (2024). 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 Disobedient Sheep and Water Buddy similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Water Buddy have multiplayer like Disobedient Sheep?
- No. Disobedient Sheep supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Water Buddy is listed as single-player only.