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Bakso Simulator vs The Diner at the End of the Galaxy

Bakso Simulator and The Diner at the End of the Galaxy 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. Bakso Simulator (2022) is 3 years older than The Diner at the End of the Galaxy (2025). Bakso Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than The Diner at the End of the Galaxy (90.5% 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 Bakso Simulator

Choose Bakso Simulator if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose The Diner at the End of the Galaxy

Choose The Diner at the End of the Galaxy if you want a Strategy and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Diner at the End of the Galaxy launched in 2025.

Both Bakso Simulator and The Diner at the End of the Galaxy 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

Bakso Simulator vs The Diner at the End of the Galaxy — Steam metadata comparison
Bakso Simulator — Steam game coverBakso SimulatorThe Diner at the End of the Galaxy — Steam game coverThe Diner at the End of the Galaxy
Released20222025
GenresSimulation, Free To Play, CasualStrategy, Simulation, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
PriceFree to play9.99 USD
Steam reviews93.2% positive (1,130 reviews)90.5% positive (21 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAkhir Pekan StudioGeneral Interactive Co.

Side by side

Bakso Simulator vs The Diner at the End of the Galaxy — FAQ

Should I play Bakso Simulator or The Diner at the End of the Galaxy first?
If you want chronology, Bakso Simulator (2022) came out before The Diner at the End of the Galaxy (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 Bakso Simulator and The Diner at the End of the Galaxy 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.
Is Bakso Simulator free?
Yes — Bakso Simulator is a free-to-play Steam title. The Diner at the End of the Galaxy is paid (9.99 USD).
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