Choose Desktop Girlfriend
Choose Desktop Girlfriend if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Desktop Girlfriend launched in 2022.
Desktop Girlfriend vs Desktop Girlfriend NEO
Desktop Girlfriend and Desktop Girlfriend NEO both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Desktop Girlfriend (2022) is 1 year older than Desktop Girlfriend NEO (2023). Desktop Girlfriend is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Desktop Girlfriend NEO (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Desktop Girlfriend NEO
Choose Desktop Girlfriend NEO if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Desktop Girlfriend NEO launched in 2023.
Both Desktop Girlfriend and Desktop Girlfriend NEO sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Desktop Girlfriend |  Desktop Girlfriend NEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.9% positive (93 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DigitalDream | DigitalDream |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Desktop Girlfriend (2022) is 1 year older than Desktop Girlfriend NEO (2023).
- Desktop Girlfriend is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Desktop Girlfriend NEO (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Desktop Girlfriend NEO is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Desktop Girlfriend has no Deck rating yet.
Desktop Girlfriend vs Desktop Girlfriend NEO — FAQ
- Should I play Desktop Girlfriend or Desktop Girlfriend NEO first?
- If you want chronology, Desktop Girlfriend (2022) came out before Desktop Girlfriend NEO (2023). 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 Desktop Girlfriend and Desktop Girlfriend NEO similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.