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.
My Universe - Puppies & Kittens vs Pet Shop Simulator
My Universe - Puppies & Kittens and Pet Shop 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 Pet Shop Simulator (2024). My Universe - Puppies & Kittens scores higher on Steam reviews (63.6% positive) than Pet Shop Simulator (61% 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 Pet Shop Simulator
Choose Pet Shop Simulator if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pet Shop Simulator launched in 2024.
Both My Universe - Puppies & Kittens and Pet Shop Simulator sit in Simulation and Casual 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
 My Universe - Puppies & Kittens |  Pet Shop Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.6% positive (11 reviews) | 61% positive (118 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | It Matters Games | Games Incubator |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- My Universe - Puppies & Kittens (2022) is 2 years older than Pet Shop Simulator (2024).
- My Universe - Puppies & Kittens scores higher on Steam reviews (63.6% positive) than Pet Shop Simulator (61% positive).
- Pet Shop Simulator is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than My Universe - Puppies & Kittens (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Pet Shop Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; My Universe - Puppies & Kittens has no Deck rating yet.
My Universe - Puppies & Kittens vs Pet Shop Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play My Universe - Puppies & Kittens or Pet Shop Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, My Universe - Puppies & Kittens (2022) came out before Pet Shop 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 Pet Shop 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.