Choose 98xx
Choose 98xx if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 98xx launched in 2023.
98xx vs Julian & Friends
98xx and Julian & Friends both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. 98xx (2023) is 2 years older than Julian & Friends (2025). Julian & Friends scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than 98xx (78.3% positive). 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 Julian & Friends
Choose Julian & Friends if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.7% positive across 150 reviews.
Both 98xx and Julian & Friends sit in Indie 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
 98xx |  Julian & Friends | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (290 reviews) | 88.7% positive (150 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JacksonG13 | JacksonG13 |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- 98xx (2023) is 2 years older than Julian & Friends (2025).
- Julian & Friends scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than 98xx (78.3% positive).
- 98xx is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Julian & Friends (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- 98xx is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Julian & Friends has no Deck rating yet.
98xx vs Julian & Friends — FAQ
- Which is better, 98xx or Julian & Friends?
- On Steam reviews Julian & Friends scores higher (88.7% positive) than 98xx (78.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Julian & Friends is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play 98xx or Julian & Friends first?
- If you want chronology, 98xx (2023) came out before Julian & Friends (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 98xx and Julian & Friends similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 98xx run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 98xx is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Julian & Friends doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.