Choose BBQ Master
Choose BBQ Master if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. BBQ Master launched in 2025.
BBQ Master vs Microwave
BBQ Master and Microwave both land in Simulation, 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 share Simulation, Casual on Steam. BBQ Master (2025) is 1 year older than Microwave (2026). Microwave has co-op; BBQ Master does not. 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 Microwave
Choose Microwave if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Microwave launched in 2026.
Both BBQ Master and Microwave sit in Simulation and 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
 BBQ Master |  Microwave | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ancient | Cindermast |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- BBQ Master (2025) is 1 year older than Microwave (2026).
- Microwave has co-op; BBQ Master does not.
BBQ Master vs Microwave — FAQ
- Should I play BBQ Master or Microwave first?
- If you want chronology, BBQ Master (2025) came out before Microwave (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 BBQ Master and Microwave similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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 BBQ Master have multiplayer like Microwave?
- No. Microwave supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while BBQ Master is listed as single-player only.