Choose Pretty Neko
Choose Pretty Neko if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Pretty Neko launched in 2020.
Pretty Neko vs My University Girlfriend
Pretty Neko and My University Girlfriend both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Pretty Neko (2020) is 1 year older than My University Girlfriend (2021). Pretty Neko scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than My University Girlfriend (77.8% 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 My University Girlfriend
Choose My University Girlfriend if it matches what drew you to this matchup. My University Girlfriend launched in 2021.
Both Pretty Neko and My University Girlfriend sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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
 Pretty Neko |  My University Girlfriend | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (677 reviews) | 77.8% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GirlGames | 好色猫 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Pretty Neko (2020) is 1 year older than My University Girlfriend (2021).
- Pretty Neko scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than My University Girlfriend (77.8% positive).
- My University Girlfriend is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Pretty Neko (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Pretty Neko is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; My University Girlfriend has no Deck rating yet.
Pretty Neko vs My University Girlfriend — FAQ
- Should I play Pretty Neko or My University Girlfriend first?
- If you want chronology, Pretty Neko (2020) came out before My University Girlfriend (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 Pretty Neko and My University Girlfriend similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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 Pretty Neko run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pretty Neko is rated Deck Verified by Valve. My University Girlfriend doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.