Choose MakeRoom
Choose MakeRoom if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MakeRoom launched in 2025.
MakeRoom vs Duck Collector
MakeRoom and Duck Collector 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. MakeRoom (2025) is 1 year older than Duck Collector (2026). Duck Collector is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than MakeRoom (3.59 USD vs. 9.99 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 Duck Collector
Choose Duck Collector if it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Duck Collector launched in 2026.
Both MakeRoom and Duck Collector 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
 MakeRoom |  Duck Collector | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (699 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kenney | Pocket Collector |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- MakeRoom (2025) is 1 year older than Duck Collector (2026).
- Duck Collector is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than MakeRoom (3.59 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- MakeRoom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Duck Collector has no Deck rating yet.
MakeRoom vs Duck Collector — FAQ
- Should I play MakeRoom or Duck Collector first?
- If you want chronology, MakeRoom (2025) came out before Duck Collector (2026). 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 Duck Collector 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 MakeRoom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MakeRoom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Duck Collector doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.