Choose Weed Shop 3
Choose Weed Shop 3 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,498 Steam reviews back the pick.
Weed Shop 3 vs KERF: Sawmill Tycoon
Weed Shop 3 and KERF: Sawmill Tycoon both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Weed Shop 3 (2022) is 4 years older than KERF: Sawmill Tycoon (2026). Weed Shop 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than KERF: Sawmill Tycoon (92.1% 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 KERF: Sawmill Tycoon
Choose KERF: Sawmill Tycoon if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. KERF: Sawmill Tycoon launched in 2026.
Both Weed Shop 3 and KERF: Sawmill Tycoon sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 Weed Shop 3 |  KERF: Sawmill Tycoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.5% positive (3,498 reviews) | 92.1% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Weed Games | MGDB Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Weed Shop 3 (2022) is 4 years older than KERF: Sawmill Tycoon (2026).
- Weed Shop 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than KERF: Sawmill Tycoon (92.1% positive).
- KERF: Sawmill Tycoon is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Weed Shop 3 (7.09 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Weed Shop 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; KERF: Sawmill Tycoon has no Deck rating yet.
Weed Shop 3 vs KERF: Sawmill Tycoon — FAQ
- Should I play Weed Shop 3 or KERF: Sawmill Tycoon first?
- If you want chronology, Weed Shop 3 (2022) came out before KERF: Sawmill Tycoon (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 Weed Shop 3 and KERF: Sawmill Tycoon similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Does Weed Shop 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Weed Shop 3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. KERF: Sawmill Tycoon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.