Choose Anime City
Choose Anime City if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Anime City launched in 2024.
Anime City vs Squidview
Anime City and Squidview 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. Anime City (2024) is 2 years older than Squidview (2026). Anime City is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Squidview 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 Squidview
Choose Squidview if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Squidview launched in 2026.
Both Anime City and Squidview 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
 Anime City |  Squidview | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (93 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shoujo City Developer | TwxstedEye |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Anime City (2024) is 2 years older than Squidview (2026).
- Anime City is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Squidview has no Deck rating yet.
Anime City vs Squidview — FAQ
- Should I play Anime City or Squidview first?
- If you want chronology, Anime City (2024) came out before Squidview (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 Anime City and Squidview 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 Anime City run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Anime City is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Squidview doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.