Choose Simpler Times
Choose Simpler Times if you want a Casual game with Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Simpler Times launched in 2024.
Simpler Times vs Herdles
Simpler Times and Herdles both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Simpler Times is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Herdles has no Deck rating yet. 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 Herdles
Choose Herdles if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort.
Both Simpler Times and Herdles sit in Indie on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 Simpler Times |  Herdles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (62 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | stoneskip. | Fire Sword Studios, One More Journey |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Simpler Times is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Herdles has no Deck rating yet.
Simpler Times vs Herdles — FAQ
- Are Simpler Times and Herdles similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.
- Does Simpler Times run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Simpler Times is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Herdles doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.