Choose UFO
Choose UFO if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. UFO launched in 2024.
UFO vs Macro Data Refinement Simulator
UFO and Macro Data Refinement Simulator 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. UFO (2024) is 1 year older than Macro Data Refinement Simulator (2025). UFO scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Macro Data Refinement Simulator (76.5% 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 Macro Data Refinement Simulator
Choose Macro Data Refinement Simulator if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. Macro Data Refinement Simulator launched in 2025.
Both UFO and Macro Data Refinement Simulator 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
 UFO |  Macro Data Refinement Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) | 76.5% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | jiangli | Macro Data Refinement Dept |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- UFO (2024) is 1 year older than Macro Data Refinement Simulator (2025).
- UFO scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Macro Data Refinement Simulator (76.5% positive).
- UFO is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Macro Data Refinement Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- UFO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Macro Data Refinement Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
UFO vs Macro Data Refinement Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play UFO or Macro Data Refinement Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, UFO (2024) came out before Macro Data Refinement 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 UFO and Macro Data Refinement Simulator 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 UFO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — UFO is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Macro Data Refinement Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.