Choose 98xx
Choose 98xx if you want a Simulation experience. 98xx launched in 2023.
98xx vs a Dogs Dream
98xx and a Dogs Dream 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 3 years older than a Dogs Dream (2026). 98xx is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; a Dogs Dream 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 a Dogs Dream
Choose a Dogs Dream if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. a Dogs Dream launched in 2026.
Both 98xx and a Dogs Dream 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 |  a Dogs Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (290 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JacksonG13 | PUMPKIM |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- 98xx (2023) is 3 years older than a Dogs Dream (2026).
- 98xx is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; a Dogs Dream has no Deck rating yet.
98xx vs a Dogs Dream — FAQ
- Should I play 98xx or a Dogs Dream first?
- If you want chronology, 98xx (2023) came out before a Dogs Dream (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 98xx and a Dogs Dream 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. a Dogs Dream doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.