Choose SimPocalypse
Choose SimPocalypse if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. SimPocalypse launched in 2021.
SimPocalypse vs Doodle Factory
SimPocalypse and Doodle Factory both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. SimPocalypse (2021) is 3 years older than Doodle Factory (2024). Doodle Factory scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than SimPocalypse (66.1% 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 Doodle Factory
Choose Doodle Factory if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Doodle Factory launched in 2024.
Both SimPocalypse and Doodle Factory sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 SimPocalypse |  Doodle Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.1% positive (56 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gamex Studio | Jan Francis Berdan |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- SimPocalypse (2021) is 3 years older than Doodle Factory (2024).
- Doodle Factory scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than SimPocalypse (66.1% positive).
- Doodle Factory is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than SimPocalypse (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Doodle Factory is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SimPocalypse has no Deck rating yet.
SimPocalypse vs Doodle Factory — FAQ
- Should I play SimPocalypse or Doodle Factory first?
- If you want chronology, SimPocalypse (2021) came out before Doodle Factory (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 SimPocalypse and Doodle Factory similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.