Choose Calico
Choose Calico if you want an Indie and RPG game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. 2,684 Steam reviews back the pick.
Calico vs Sticky Business
Calico and Sticky Business both land in Simulation, 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, Casual on Steam. Calico (2020) is 3 years older than Sticky Business (2023). Sticky Business scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Calico (88.7% 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 Sticky Business
Choose Sticky Business if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.5% positive across 4,477 reviews.
Both Calico and Sticky Business sit in Simulation 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
 Calico |  Sticky Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (2,684 reviews) | 96.5% positive (4,477 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Peachy Keen Games | Spellgarden Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Calico (2020) is 3 years older than Sticky Business (2023).
- Sticky Business scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Calico (88.7% positive).
- Sticky Business is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Calico (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Calico vs Sticky Business — FAQ
- Which is better, Calico or Sticky Business?
- On Steam reviews Sticky Business scores higher (96.5% positive) than Calico (88.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sticky Business is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Calico or Sticky Business first?
- If you want chronology, Calico (2020) came out before Sticky Business (2023). 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 Calico and Sticky Business similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.
- Do Calico and Sticky Business both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.