Choose Squeaky Clean
Choose Squeaky Clean if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Squeaky Clean launched in 2021.
Squeaky Clean vs 日记簿
Squeaky Clean and 日记簿 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. Squeaky Clean (2021) is 4 years older than 日记簿 (2025). Squeaky Clean is free; 日记簿 is paid (0.99 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 日记簿
Choose 日记簿 if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 日记簿 launched in 2025.
Both Squeaky Clean and 日记簿 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
 Squeaky Clean |  日记簿 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.9% positive (36 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Carrion Wave LLC | 白猫技研 MDGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Squeaky Clean (2021) is 4 years older than 日记簿 (2025).
- Squeaky Clean is free; 日记簿 is paid (0.99 USD).
Squeaky Clean vs 日记簿 — FAQ
- Should I play Squeaky Clean or 日记簿 first?
- If you want chronology, Squeaky Clean (2021) came out before 日记簿 (2025). 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 Squeaky Clean and 日记簿 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.
- Is Squeaky Clean free?
- Yes — Squeaky Clean is a free-to-play Steam title. 日记簿 is paid (0.99 USD).