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OctoFurry vs Waifu Simulator

OctoFurry and Waifu Simulator both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. OctoFurry (2020) is 4 years older than Waifu Simulator (2024). OctoFurry is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Waifu Simulator (1.99 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 OctoFurry

Choose OctoFurry if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. OctoFurry launched in 2020.

Choose Waifu Simulator

Choose Waifu Simulator if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Waifu Simulator launched in 2024.

Both OctoFurry and Waifu Simulator sit in Indie 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

OctoFurry vs Waifu Simulator — Steam metadata comparison
OctoFurry — Steam game coverOctoFurryWaifu Simulator — Steam game coverWaifu Simulator
Released20202024
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews86.4% positive (66 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersArenaDevSlippy Floor

Side by side

OctoFurry vs Waifu Simulator — FAQ

Should I play OctoFurry or Waifu Simulator first?
If you want chronology, OctoFurry (2020) came out before Waifu Simulator (2024). 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 OctoFurry and Waifu Simulator similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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 Waifu Simulator have multiplayer like OctoFurry?
No. OctoFurry supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Waifu Simulator is listed as single-player only.
OctoFurry vs Waifu Simulator — Verdict (2026) · imho.run