Choose V696
Choose V696 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. V696 launched in 2022.
V696 vs It's Always Happy at Chubby's
V696 and It's Always Happy at Chubby's both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. V696 (2022) is 4 years older than It's Always Happy at Chubby's (2026). 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 It's Always Happy at Chubby's
Choose It's Always Happy at Chubby's if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. It's Always Happy at Chubby's launched in 2026.
Both V696 and It's Always Happy at Chubby's sit in Action and Adventure 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
 V696 |  It's Always Happy at Chubby's | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 65.4% positive (52 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Veysel Çınar | Pixel Maniacs |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- V696 (2022) is 4 years older than It's Always Happy at Chubby's (2026).
V696 vs It's Always Happy at Chubby's — FAQ
- Should I play V696 or It's Always Happy at Chubby's first?
- If you want chronology, V696 (2022) came out before It's Always Happy at Chubby's (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 V696 and It's Always Happy at Chubby's similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.