Smile vs Survive the Jurassic
Smile and Survive the Jurassic both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Smile (2020) is 4 years older than Survive the Jurassic (2024). Smile is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Survive the Jurassic (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Smile |  Survive the Jurassic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ecco Studios | John tex |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Smile (2020) is 4 years older than Survive the Jurassic (2024).
- Smile is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Survive the Jurassic (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Smile vs Survive the Jurassic — FAQ
- Should I play Smile or Survive the Jurassic first?
- If you want chronology, Smile (2020) came out before Survive the Jurassic (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 Smile and Survive the Jurassic similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.