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The HeartBeat vs 舔狗模拟器

The HeartBeat and 舔狗模拟器 both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. The HeartBeat (2020) is 1 year older than 舔狗模拟器 (2021). The HeartBeat is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than 舔狗模拟器 (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 HeartBeat

Choose The HeartBeat if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The HeartBeat launched in 2020.

Choose 舔狗模拟器

Choose 舔狗模拟器 if you want a Casual experience. 舔狗模拟器 launched in 2021.

Both The HeartBeat and 舔狗模拟器 sit in Indie and RPG 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

The HeartBeat vs 舔狗模拟器 — Steam metadata comparison
The HeartBeat — Steam game coverThe HeartBeat舔狗模拟器 — Steam game cover舔狗模拟器
Released20202021
GenresIndie, RPGIndie, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews97.1% positive (34 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
Developers猫柚工作室Studio Six

Side by side

The HeartBeat vs 舔狗模拟器 — FAQ

Should I play The HeartBeat or 舔狗模拟器 first?
If you want chronology, The HeartBeat (2020) came out before 舔狗模拟器 (2021). 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 The HeartBeat and 舔狗模拟器 similar?
They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.
The HeartBeat vs 舔狗模拟器 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run