Choose THC
Choose THC if it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. THC launched in 2019.
THC vs Summer at Smile Café
THC and Summer at Smile Café both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam. THC (2019) is 7 years older than Summer at Smile Café (2026). THC is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Summer at Smile Café (1.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD). 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 Summer at Smile Café
Choose Summer at Smile Café if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Summer at Smile Café launched in 2026.
Both THC and Summer at Smile Café sit in Indie, 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
 THC |  Summer at Smile Café | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 84.5% positive (219 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SunshineOvercast | 山嵐娛樂 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- THC (2019) is 7 years older than Summer at Smile Café (2026).
- THC is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Summer at Smile Café (1.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
THC vs Summer at Smile Café — FAQ
- Should I play THC or Summer at Smile Café first?
- If you want chronology, THC (2019) came out before Summer at Smile Café (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 THC and Summer at Smile Café similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.