Choose Definitely Not Fried Chicken
Choose Definitely Not Fried Chicken if you want a Strategy experience. 1,400 Steam reviews back the pick.
Definitely Not Fried Chicken vs Pirate Cove Simulator
Definitely Not Fried Chicken and Pirate Cove Simulator both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Definitely Not Fried Chicken (2023) is 2 years older than Pirate Cove Simulator (2025). Definitely Not Fried Chicken scores higher on Steam reviews (71.7% positive) than Pirate Cove Simulator (66.7% 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 Pirate Cove Simulator
Choose Pirate Cove Simulator if you want an Indie and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pirate Cove Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Definitely Not Fried Chicken and Pirate Cove Simulator sit in Simulation 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
 Definitely Not Fried Chicken |  Pirate Cove Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.7% positive (1,400 reviews) | 66.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dope Games | Kool2Play |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Definitely Not Fried Chicken (2023) is 2 years older than Pirate Cove Simulator (2025).
- Definitely Not Fried Chicken scores higher on Steam reviews (71.7% positive) than Pirate Cove Simulator (66.7% positive).
- Pirate Cove Simulator is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Definitely Not Fried Chicken (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Definitely Not Fried Chicken vs Pirate Cove Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Definitely Not Fried Chicken or Pirate Cove Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Definitely Not Fried Chicken (2023) came out before Pirate Cove Simulator (2025). 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 Definitely Not Fried Chicken and Pirate Cove Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.