Choose Let's Build a Zoo
Choose Let's Build a Zoo if you want a Strategy experience. 2,138 Steam reviews back the pick.
Let's Build a Zoo vs Gourdlets
Let's Build a Zoo and Gourdlets both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Let's Build a Zoo (2021) is 3 years older than Gourdlets (2024). Gourdlets scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Let's Build a Zoo (90.3% 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 Gourdlets
Choose Gourdlets if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.7% positive across 1,397 reviews.
Both Let's Build a Zoo and Gourdlets sit in 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
 Let's Build a Zoo |  Gourdlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (2,138 reviews) | 92.7% positive (1,397 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Springloaded | AuntyGames |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Let's Build a Zoo (2021) is 3 years older than Gourdlets (2024).
- Gourdlets scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Let's Build a Zoo (90.3% positive).
- Gourdlets is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Let's Build a Zoo (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Let's Build a Zoo vs Gourdlets — FAQ
- Which is better, Let's Build a Zoo or Gourdlets?
- On Steam reviews Gourdlets scores higher (92.7% positive) than Let's Build a Zoo (90.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gourdlets is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Let's Build a Zoo or Gourdlets first?
- If you want chronology, Let's Build a Zoo (2021) came out before Gourdlets (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 Let's Build a Zoo and Gourdlets similar?
- They overlap on 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.