Choose HAM-MASTER
Choose HAM-MASTER if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. HAM-MASTER launched in 2019.
HAM-MASTER vs Kapow Pets
HAM-MASTER and Kapow Pets both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. HAM-MASTER (2019) is 4 years older than Kapow Pets (2023). HAM-MASTER is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Kapow Pets (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Kapow Pets
Choose Kapow Pets if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Kapow Pets launched in 2023.
Both HAM-MASTER and Kapow Pets sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 HAM-MASTER |  Kapow Pets | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maick Paim | RavenFist Studios LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- HAM-MASTER (2019) is 4 years older than Kapow Pets (2023).
- HAM-MASTER is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Kapow Pets (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
HAM-MASTER vs Kapow Pets — FAQ
- Should I play HAM-MASTER or Kapow Pets first?
- If you want chronology, HAM-MASTER (2019) came out before Kapow Pets (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 HAM-MASTER and Kapow Pets similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.