Choose Let's Cook
Choose Let's Cook if you want a Strategy, RPG, and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Let's Cook launched in 2022.
Let's Cook vs E-TECH SIMULATOR
Let's Cook and E-TECH SIMULATOR both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Let's Cook (2022) is 2 years older than E-TECH SIMULATOR (2024). Let's Cook is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than E-TECH SIMULATOR (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 E-TECH SIMULATOR
Choose E-TECH SIMULATOR if it matches what drew you to this matchup. E-TECH SIMULATOR launched in 2024.
Both Let's Cook and E-TECH SIMULATOR sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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 |  E-TECH SIMULATOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | NIGHTCREW | empire games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Let's Cook (2022) is 2 years older than E-TECH SIMULATOR (2024).
- Let's Cook is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than E-TECH SIMULATOR (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Let's Cook is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; E-TECH SIMULATOR has no Deck rating yet.
Let's Cook vs E-TECH SIMULATOR — FAQ
- Should I play Let's Cook or E-TECH SIMULATOR first?
- If you want chronology, Let's Cook (2022) came out before E-TECH 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 Let's Cook and E-TECH SIMULATOR similar?
- They overlap on 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 E-TECH SIMULATOR 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; E-TECH SIMULATOR ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Let's Cook run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Let's Cook is rated Deck Playable by Valve. E-TECH SIMULATOR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.