Choose ChildStory
Choose ChildStory if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ChildStory launched in 2024.
ChildStory vs 地獄廚房RPG
ChildStory and 地獄廚房RPG both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. 地獄廚房RPG (2021) is 3 years older than ChildStory (2024). 地獄廚房RPG is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than ChildStory (1.79 USD vs. 8.00 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 地獄廚房RPG
Choose 地獄廚房RPG if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. 地獄廚房RPG launched in 2021.
Both ChildStory and 地獄廚房RPG sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 ChildStory |  地獄廚房RPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.00 USD | 1.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Oliver Orangers | 水豚 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- 地獄廚房RPG (2021) is 3 years older than ChildStory (2024).
- 地獄廚房RPG is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than ChildStory (1.79 USD vs. 8.00 USD).
ChildStory vs 地獄廚房RPG — FAQ
- Should I play ChildStory or 地獄廚房RPG first?
- If you want chronology, 地獄廚房RPG (2021) came out before ChildStory (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 ChildStory and 地獄廚房RPG similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.