Choose SimPocalypse
Choose SimPocalypse if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. SimPocalypse launched in 2021.
SimPocalypse vs Widget Inc.
SimPocalypse and Widget Inc. 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 Widget Inc. (2024). Widget Inc. scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% 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 Widget Inc.
Choose Widget Inc. if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Widget Inc. launched in 2024.
Both SimPocalypse and Widget Inc. 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 |  Widget Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.1% positive (56 reviews) | 83.8% positive (586 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gamex Studio | Leaping Turtle |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- SimPocalypse (2021) is 3 years older than Widget Inc. (2024).
- Widget Inc. scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than SimPocalypse (66.1% positive).
- Widget Inc. is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SimPocalypse (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Widget Inc. is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SimPocalypse has no Deck rating yet.
SimPocalypse vs Widget Inc. — FAQ
- Should I play SimPocalypse or Widget Inc. first?
- If you want chronology, SimPocalypse (2021) came out before Widget Inc. (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 Widget Inc. 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.