Choose Cat Herder
Choose Cat Herder if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cat Herder launched in 2022.
Cat Herder vs Deskcat
Cat Herder and Deskcat both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Cat Herder (2022) is 3 years older than Deskcat (2025). Deskcat is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Cat Herder (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 Deskcat
Choose Deskcat if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deskcat launched in 2025.
Both Cat Herder and Deskcat sit in Indie 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
 Cat Herder |  Deskcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (32 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Switchback Studio | Logobojo |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cat Herder (2022) is 3 years older than Deskcat (2025).
- Deskcat is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Cat Herder (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Cat Herder vs Deskcat — FAQ
- Should I play Cat Herder or Deskcat first?
- If you want chronology, Cat Herder (2022) came out before Deskcat (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 Cat Herder and Deskcat similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.