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 Painting PC
MakeRoom and Painting PC 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 Painting PC (2026). MakeRoom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Painting PC has no Deck rating yet. 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 Painting PC
Choose Painting PC if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Painting PC launched in 2026.
Both MakeRoom and Painting PC sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Mouse Only Option and Save Anytime, 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 |  Painting PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (699 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kenney | Oisoi |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- MakeRoom (2025) is 1 year older than Painting PC (2026).
- MakeRoom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Painting PC has no Deck rating yet.
MakeRoom vs Painting PC — FAQ
- Should I play MakeRoom or Painting PC first?
- If you want chronology, MakeRoom (2025) came out before Painting PC (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 Painting PC 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. Painting PC doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.