Choose Let's Cook
Choose Let's Cook if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Let's Cook launched in 2022.
Let's Cook vs Data Center Simulator Game
Let's Cook and Data Center Simulator Game 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. Let's Cook (2022) is 4 years older than Data Center Simulator Game (2026). Let's Cook is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Data Center Simulator Game (2.99 USD vs. 20.99 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 Data Center Simulator Game
Choose Data Center Simulator Game if you want an Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Data Center Simulator Game launched in 2026.
Both Let's Cook and Data Center Simulator Game sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 Cook |  Data Center Simulator Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 20.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 21.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | NIGHTCREW | DC Uplink |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Let's Cook (2022) is 4 years older than Data Center Simulator Game (2026).
- Let's Cook is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Data Center Simulator Game (2.99 USD vs. 20.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Let's Cook is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Data Center Simulator Game has no Deck rating yet.
Let's Cook vs Data Center Simulator Game — FAQ
- Should I play Let's Cook or Data Center Simulator Game first?
- If you want chronology, Let's Cook (2022) came out before Data Center Simulator Game (2026). 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 Cook and Data Center Simulator Game 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.
- Do both Let's Cook and Data Center Simulator Game have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Let's Cook ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Data Center Simulator Game ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Let's Cook run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Let's Cook is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Data Center Simulator Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.