Choose Cactus Simulator
Choose Cactus Simulator if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Cactus Simulator launched in 2022.
Cactus Simulator vs Starfish Simulator 👍
Cactus Simulator and Starfish Simulator 👍 both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cactus Simulator (2022) is 4 years older than Starfish Simulator 👍 (2026). Starfish Simulator 👍 is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Cactus Simulator (0.79 USD vs. 7.99 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 Starfish Simulator 👍
Choose Starfish Simulator 👍 if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Starfish Simulator 👍 launched in 2026.
Both Cactus Simulator and Starfish Simulator 👍 sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Cactus Simulator |  Starfish Simulator 👍 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 0.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (160 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dynamic Games | Pine Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cactus Simulator (2022) is 4 years older than Starfish Simulator 👍 (2026).
- Starfish Simulator 👍 is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Cactus Simulator (0.79 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Cactus Simulator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Starfish Simulator 👍 has no Deck rating yet.
Cactus Simulator vs Starfish Simulator 👍 — FAQ
- Should I play Cactus Simulator or Starfish Simulator 👍 first?
- If you want chronology, Cactus Simulator (2022) came out before Starfish Simulator 👍 (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 Cactus Simulator and Starfish Simulator 👍 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Cactus Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cactus Simulator is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Starfish Simulator 👍 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.