Choose Band Camp Boyfriend
Choose Band Camp Boyfriend if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Band Camp Boyfriend launched in 2023.
Band Camp Boyfriend vs Him, the Smile ＆ bloom
Band Camp Boyfriend and Him, the Smile ＆ bloom both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Band Camp Boyfriend (2023) is 2 years older than Him, the Smile ＆ bloom (2025). Band Camp Boyfriend scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Him, the Smile ＆ bloom (88.5% positive). 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 Him, the Smile ＆ bloom
Choose Him, the Smile ＆ bloom if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Him, the Smile ＆ bloom launched in 2025.
Both Band Camp Boyfriend and Him, the Smile ＆ bloom sit in Simulation 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
 Band Camp Boyfriend |  Him, the Smile ＆ bloom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 19.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (105 reviews) | 88.5% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lovebird Game Studios | EDIA / TEAM Entertainment Inc. MintLip. |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Band Camp Boyfriend (2023) is 2 years older than Him, the Smile ＆ bloom (2025).
- Band Camp Boyfriend scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Him, the Smile ＆ bloom (88.5% positive).
- Band Camp Boyfriend is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Him, the Smile ＆ bloom (10.99 USD vs. 19.49 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Band Camp Boyfriend vs Him, the Smile ＆ bloom — FAQ
- Should I play Band Camp Boyfriend or Him, the Smile ＆ bloom first?
- If you want chronology, Band Camp Boyfriend (2023) came out before Him, the Smile ＆ bloom (2025). 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 Band Camp Boyfriend and Him, the Smile ＆ bloom similar?
- They overlap on 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.