Choose Alan's Automaton Workshop
Choose Alan's Automaton Workshop if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Alan's Automaton Workshop launched in 2022.
Alan's Automaton Workshop vs Comet 64
Alan's Automaton Workshop and Comet 64 both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Comet 64 (2021) is 1 year older than Alan's Automaton Workshop (2022). Comet 64 scores higher on Steam reviews (73.4% positive) than Alan's Automaton Workshop (69.1% 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 Comet 64
Choose Comet 64 if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. Comet 64 launched in 2021.
Both Alan's Automaton Workshop and Comet 64 sit in Simulation 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
 Alan's Automaton Workshop |  Comet 64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.1% positive (68 reviews) | 73.4% positive (143 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laputa Labs | Onur Ayas |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Comet 64 (2021) is 1 year older than Alan's Automaton Workshop (2022).
- Comet 64 scores higher on Steam reviews (73.4% positive) than Alan's Automaton Workshop (69.1% positive).
- Comet 64 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Alan's Automaton Workshop (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Alan's Automaton Workshop vs Comet 64 — FAQ
- Should I play Alan's Automaton Workshop or Comet 64 first?
- If you want chronology, Comet 64 (2021) came out before Alan's Automaton Workshop (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 Alan's Automaton Workshop and Comet 64 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.