Choose Ant Keeping Simulator
Choose Ant Keeping Simulator if you want a Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Ant Keeping Simulator launched in 2024.
Ant Keeping Simulator vs Shrimp Keeping Simulator
Ant Keeping Simulator and Shrimp Keeping Simulator both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Ant Keeping Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Shrimp Keeping Simulator (2025). Ant Keeping Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (90.1% positive) than Shrimp Keeping Simulator (79.1% 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 Shrimp Keeping Simulator
Choose Shrimp Keeping Simulator if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Shrimp Keeping Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Ant Keeping Simulator and Shrimp Keeping Simulator sit in Simulation 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
 Ant Keeping Simulator |  Shrimp Keeping Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 90.1% positive (101 reviews) | 79.1% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kunstaat | Kunstaat |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Ant Keeping Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Shrimp Keeping Simulator (2025).
- Ant Keeping Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (90.1% positive) than Shrimp Keeping Simulator (79.1% positive).
- Shrimp Keeping Simulator is free; Ant Keeping Simulator is paid (8.99 USD).
- Ant Keeping Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shrimp Keeping Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Ant Keeping Simulator vs Shrimp Keeping Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Ant Keeping Simulator or Shrimp Keeping Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Ant Keeping Simulator (2024) came out before Shrimp Keeping Simulator (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 Ant Keeping Simulator and Shrimp Keeping Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.
- Is Shrimp Keeping Simulator free?
- Yes — Shrimp Keeping Simulator is a free-to-play Steam title. Ant Keeping Simulator is paid (8.99 USD).
- Does Ant Keeping Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ant Keeping Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shrimp Keeping Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.