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Games like The Diner at the End of the Galaxy

If The Diner at the End of the Galaxy is your kind of game, the closest matches are VALTERION: THE LOST EARTH, Shire Kings and The Diner at the End of the Galaxy: Free Appetiser — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About The Diner at the End of the Galaxy: Influence the fate of the Nusa star system through your clientele’s stomachs. Grow exotic ingredients, create a menu that appeals to intergalactic palates, and discover treasures in the outer worlds. Come on in! The Diner is always open for business.

2025StrategySimulationEarly Access9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby General Interactive Co.
The Diner at the End of the Galaxy — Steam game cover

Players who liked The Diner at the End of the Galaxy also play

Steam players who put hours into The Diner at the End of the Galaxy also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. VALTERION: THE LOST EARTH

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Diner at the End of the Galaxy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    VALTERION: THE LOST EARTH is a sci-fi colony-building strategy game. Lead 50 survivors on Elyra, build a thriving colony, develop its economy and research, return to the stars, and search for the lost path back to Earth.

    2027StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  2. Shire Kings

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Diner at the End of the Galaxy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Build a medieval kingdom across a living tabletop realm. Grow villages, house and feed your people, gather resources, raise buildings piece by piece, and command companies through forests, hills and sieges. Capture rival settlements to claim their lands and wealth.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  3. The Diner at the End of the Galaxy: Free Appetiser

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Diner at the End of the Galaxy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Open a diner on a desert planet, grow exotic ingredients, create a menu for intergalactic palates and deal with powerful factions. Free Appetiser is the prologue to Diner at the End of the Galaxy, where you cook and manage your way to intergalactic riches and glory.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  4. Corsair Cove

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Diner at the End of the Galaxy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, and take on the Crown to keep the Age of Piracy alive! From ale to flintlock pistols, and from scallywags to swashbucklers, you’ll need to manage complex production chains and govern a rowdy crew to reign supreme over the seas!

    2026StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Whiskerwood

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Diner at the End of the Galaxy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.

    2025StrategySimulationEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Ground of Aces

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Diner at the End of the Galaxy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Take command of a remote military air base during World War II. Build your own airfield, manage iconic aircraft and oversee your crew’s well-being. Prepare them against air raids and send your pilots on dangerous missions. Survive and help your nation win the war!

    2025StrategySimulationEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Nova Roma

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Diner at the End of the Galaxy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

    2026StrategySimulationEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Pharaoh™: A New Era

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Diner at the End of the Galaxy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    The legendary city-builder returns! Lead the creation of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen in this HD remake with modernized UI. Build monuments, manage your population and explore 4,000 years of history through over a hundred hours of gameplay.

    2023StrategySimulation22.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Diner at the End of the Galaxy at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Diner at the End of the Galaxy on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. How to Fish

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Diner at the End of the Galaxy on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    A 1-4 player physics based fishing simulator. While drinking and boating you suddenly crash into a small island. To work your way back home you have to learn How to Fish.

    2026ActionIndieSimulation4.95 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Diner at the End of the Galaxy on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Diner at the End of the Galaxy on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under The Diner at the End of the Galaxy on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Diner at the End of the Galaxy on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Diner at the End of the Galaxy on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Diner at the End of the Galaxy on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Outpath: First Journey

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand!

    2022IndieAdventureCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Last Sovereign

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.

    2023StrategySimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  7. Supermarket Together

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

    2024IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Fallout Shelter

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.

    2017SimulationRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from General Interactive Co.

Other recommendable Steam games by General Interactive Co., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Terroir

    WHY THIS

    Another title from General Interactive Co., the studio behind The Diner at the End of the Galaxy. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Terroir is a 3D tile-based tycoon game where you manage your very own vineyard. In Terroir, you grow a variety of different grape varietals, craft your wine, and expand and manage your Chateau, all the while dealing with the weather and events that can either make or break your business.

    2017StrategyIndieSimulation7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Chinatown Detective Agency

    WHY THIS

    Another title from General Interactive Co., the studio behind The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

    2022Adventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Diner at the End of the Galaxy: Free Appetiser

    WHY THIS

    Another title from General Interactive Co., the studio behind The Diner at the End of the Galaxy. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

    Open a diner on a desert planet, grow exotic ingredients, create a menu for intergalactic palates and deal with powerful factions. Free Appetiser is the prologue to Diner at the End of the Galaxy, where you cook and manage your way to intergalactic riches and glory.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Diner at the End of the Galaxy

Does The Diner at the End of the Galaxy run on Steam Deck?
The Diner at the End of the Galaxy is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Diner at the End of the Galaxy cost?
The Diner at the End of the Galaxy is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Diner at the End of the Galaxy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Diner at the End of the Galaxy are VALTERION: THE LOST EARTH, Shire Kings, The Diner at the End of the Galaxy: Free Appetiser.
Who developed The Diner at the End of the Galaxy?
The Diner at the End of the Galaxy was developed by General Interactive Co. and published by PlayWay S.A..

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

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