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My Universe - Puppies & Kittens vs Zoo Simulator

My Universe - Puppies & Kittens and Zoo Simulator both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. My Universe - Puppies & Kittens (2022) is 2 years older than Zoo Simulator (2024). Both sit near 64% positive on Steam (My Universe - Puppies & Kittens: 11 reviews, Zoo Simulator: 47). 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 My Universe - Puppies & Kittens

Choose My Universe - Puppies & Kittens if it matches what drew you to this matchup. My Universe - Puppies & Kittens launched in 2022.

Choose Zoo Simulator

Choose Zoo Simulator if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zoo Simulator launched in 2024.

Both My Universe - Puppies & Kittens and Zoo Simulator sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (63.6% vs 63.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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My Universe - Puppies & Kittens vs Zoo Simulator — Steam metadata comparison
My Universe - Puppies & Kittens — Steam game coverMy Universe - Puppies & KittensZoo Simulator — Steam game coverZoo Simulator
Released20222024
GenresSimulation, CasualIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Unsupported
Price24.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews63.6% positive (11 reviews)63.8% positive (47 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIt Matters GamesGames Incubator

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My Universe - Puppies & Kittens vs Zoo Simulator — FAQ

Should I play My Universe - Puppies & Kittens or Zoo Simulator first?
If you want chronology, My Universe - Puppies & Kittens (2022) came out before Zoo Simulator (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 My Universe - Puppies & Kittens and Zoo Simulator similar?
They overlap on Simulation, 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.
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