Choose Cats of the Ming Dynasty
Choose Cats of the Ming Dynasty if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cats of the Ming Dynasty launched in 2024.
Cats of the Ming Dynasty vs Cockroach Clicker
Cats of the Ming Dynasty and Cockroach Clicker both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Cats of the Ming Dynasty (2024) is 1 year older than Cockroach Clicker (2025). Cats of the Ming Dynasty is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cockroach Clicker (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD). 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 Cockroach Clicker
Choose Cockroach Clicker if you want an Indie experience. Cockroach Clicker launched in 2025.
Both Cats of the Ming Dynasty and Cockroach Clicker sit in 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
 Cats of the Ming Dynasty |  Cockroach Clicker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (50 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Catnip studio | Cockroach Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Cats of the Ming Dynasty (2024) is 1 year older than Cockroach Clicker (2025).
- Cats of the Ming Dynasty is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cockroach Clicker (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Cats of the Ming Dynasty is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cockroach Clicker has no Deck rating yet.
Cats of the Ming Dynasty vs Cockroach Clicker — FAQ
- Should I play Cats of the Ming Dynasty or Cockroach Clicker first?
- If you want chronology, Cats of the Ming Dynasty (2024) came out before Cockroach Clicker (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 Cats of the Ming Dynasty and Cockroach Clicker similar?
- They overlap on 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 Cats of the Ming Dynasty run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cats of the Ming Dynasty is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cockroach Clicker doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.