Choose Puppy Cross
Choose Puppy Cross if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. Puppy Cross launched in 2020.
Puppy Cross vs DOG'S DONUTS
Puppy Cross and DOG'S DONUTS both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Puppy Cross (2020) is 1 year older than DOG'S DONUTS (2021). DOG'S DONUTS scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Puppy Cross (91.7% 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 DOG'S DONUTS
Choose DOG'S DONUTS if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. DOG'S DONUTS launched in 2021.
Both Puppy Cross and DOG'S DONUTS sit in 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
 Puppy Cross |  DOG'S DONUTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (84 reviews) | 95% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DIMANCHE CORP. | Robotizar Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Puppy Cross (2020) is 1 year older than DOG'S DONUTS (2021).
- DOG'S DONUTS scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Puppy Cross (91.7% positive).
- DOG'S DONUTS is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Puppy Cross (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Puppy Cross is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DOG'S DONUTS has no Deck rating yet.
Puppy Cross vs DOG'S DONUTS — FAQ
- Should I play Puppy Cross or DOG'S DONUTS first?
- If you want chronology, Puppy Cross (2020) came out before DOG'S DONUTS (2021). 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 Puppy Cross and DOG'S DONUTS similar?
- They overlap on 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 Puppy Cross run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Puppy Cross is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DOG'S DONUTS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.