Choose Unpacking
Choose Unpacking if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 22,256 Steam reviews back the pick.
Unpacking vs Touhou Desktop Pet
Unpacking and Touhou Desktop Pet 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. Unpacking (2021) is 5 years older than Touhou Desktop Pet (2026). Touhou Desktop Pet scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Unpacking (93.6% 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 Touhou Desktop Pet
Choose Touhou Desktop Pet if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Touhou Desktop Pet launched in 2026.
Both Unpacking and Touhou Desktop Pet 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
 Unpacking |  Touhou Desktop Pet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.6% positive (22,256 reviews) | 100% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Witch Beam | TouhouFans |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Unpacking (2021) is 5 years older than Touhou Desktop Pet (2026).
- Touhou Desktop Pet scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Unpacking (93.6% positive).
- Touhou Desktop Pet is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Unpacking (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Unpacking is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Touhou Desktop Pet has no Deck rating yet.
Unpacking vs Touhou Desktop Pet — FAQ
- Should I play Unpacking or Touhou Desktop Pet first?
- If you want chronology, Unpacking (2021) came out before Touhou Desktop Pet (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 Unpacking and Touhou Desktop Pet 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.
- Does Unpacking run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Unpacking is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Touhou Desktop Pet doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.