Choose Meowjiro
Choose Meowjiro if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Meowjiro launched in 2022.
Meowjiro vs Desktop Pet Project
Meowjiro and Desktop Pet Project 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. Meowjiro (2022) is 1 year older than Desktop Pet Project (2023). Meowjiro scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Desktop Pet Project (82.4% 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 Desktop Pet Project
Choose Desktop Pet Project if you want a Sports and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Desktop Pet Project launched in 2023.
Both Meowjiro and Desktop Pet Project 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
 Meowjiro |  Desktop Pet Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Sports, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.2% positive (285 reviews) | 82.4% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 02GAMES | Alterran Rumble |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Meowjiro (2022) is 1 year older than Desktop Pet Project (2023).
- Meowjiro scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Desktop Pet Project (82.4% positive).
- Desktop Pet Project is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Meowjiro (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Meowjiro is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Desktop Pet Project has no Deck rating yet.
Meowjiro vs Desktop Pet Project — FAQ
- Should I play Meowjiro or Desktop Pet Project first?
- If you want chronology, Meowjiro (2022) came out before Desktop Pet Project (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 Meowjiro and Desktop Pet Project 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.
- Does Meowjiro run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Meowjiro is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Desktop Pet Project doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.