Choose MakeRoom
Choose MakeRoom if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. MakeRoom launched in 2025.
MakeRoom vs Nook
MakeRoom and Nook 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. Nook (2024) is 1 year older than MakeRoom (2025). MakeRoom is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Nook (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 Nook
Choose Nook if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nook launched in 2024.
Both MakeRoom and Nook 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
 MakeRoom |  Nook | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (699 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kenney | Cozy Nook Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Nook (2024) is 1 year older than MakeRoom (2025).
- MakeRoom is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Nook (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- MakeRoom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Nook has no Deck rating yet.
MakeRoom vs Nook — FAQ
- Should I play MakeRoom or Nook first?
- If you want chronology, Nook (2024) came out before MakeRoom (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 MakeRoom and Nook 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.
- Does MakeRoom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MakeRoom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Nook doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.