Choose KeyWe
Choose KeyWe if you want the Online Co-op side of the pairing. KeyWe launched in 2021.
KeyWe vs Pets at Work
KeyWe and Pets at Work 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. KeyWe (2021) is 1 year older than Pets at Work (2022). Pets at Work scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than KeyWe (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 Pets at Work
Choose Pets at Work if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pets at Work launched in 2022.
Both KeyWe and Pets at Work sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 KeyWe |  Pets at Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (981 reviews) | 95.4% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Stonewheat & Sons | Nibb Games, Guimaraf Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- KeyWe (2021) is 1 year older than Pets at Work (2022).
- Pets at Work scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than KeyWe (91.7% positive).
- Pets at Work is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than KeyWe (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: KeyWe is Deck Playable, Pets at Work is Deck Verified.
KeyWe vs Pets at Work — FAQ
- Should I play KeyWe or Pets at Work first?
- If you want chronology, KeyWe (2021) came out before Pets at Work (2022). 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 KeyWe and Pets at Work 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.
- Do both KeyWe and Pets at Work have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: KeyWe ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Pets at Work ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.