Choose Pink Gum
Choose Pink Gum if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pink Gum launched in 2020.
Pink Gum vs The Simplest Game in the World
Pink Gum and The Simplest Game in the World both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Pink Gum (2020) is 3 years older than The Simplest Game in the World (2023). The Simplest Game in the World is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Pink Gum (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 The Simplest Game in the World
Choose The Simplest Game in the World if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Simplest Game in the World launched in 2023.
Both Pink Gum and The Simplest Game in the World sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Pink Gum |  The Simplest Game in the World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mad Cream Games | Ke Zhou, 刻舟 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Pink Gum (2020) is 3 years older than The Simplest Game in the World (2023).
- The Simplest Game in the World is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Pink Gum (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Pink Gum vs The Simplest Game in the World — FAQ
- Should I play Pink Gum or The Simplest Game in the World first?
- If you want chronology, Pink Gum (2020) came out before The Simplest Game in the World (2023). 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 Pink Gum and The Simplest Game in the World similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.