Choose Desktop Pet
Choose Desktop Pet if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Desktop Pet launched in 2023.
Desktop Pet vs Screenside Station
Desktop Pet and Screenside Station 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. Desktop Pet (2023) is 2 years older than Screenside Station (2025). Screenside Station is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Desktop Pet (1.79 USD vs. 3.99 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 Screenside Station
Choose Screenside Station if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Screenside Station launched in 2025.
Both Desktop Pet and Screenside Station 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
 Desktop Pet |  Screenside Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RPGames | CG Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Desktop Pet (2023) is 2 years older than Screenside Station (2025).
- Screenside Station is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Desktop Pet (1.79 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Desktop Pet vs Screenside Station — FAQ
- Should I play Desktop Pet or Screenside Station first?
- If you want chronology, Desktop Pet (2023) came out before Screenside Station (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 Desktop Pet and Screenside Station 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.