Choose LoveBeat
Choose LoveBeat if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play game with Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. LoveBeat launched in 2016.
LoveBeat vs Phonk Cats
LoveBeat and Phonk Cats both land in Action, 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 Action, Casual on Steam. LoveBeat (2016) is 7 years older than Phonk Cats (2023). Phonk Cats scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than LoveBeat (73.2% 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 Phonk Cats
Choose Phonk Cats if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Phonk Cats launched in 2023.
Both LoveBeat and Phonk Cats sit in Action and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 LoveBeat |  Phonk Cats | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.2% positive (859 reviews) | 89.3% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | CRAZYDIAMOND CO., LTD. | Soulwarmers Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- LoveBeat (2016) is 7 years older than Phonk Cats (2023).
- Phonk Cats scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than LoveBeat (73.2% positive).
- LoveBeat is free; Phonk Cats is paid (1.99 USD).
LoveBeat vs Phonk Cats — FAQ
- Should I play LoveBeat or Phonk Cats first?
- If you want chronology, LoveBeat (2016) came out before Phonk Cats (2023). 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 LoveBeat and Phonk Cats similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is LoveBeat free?
- Yes — LoveBeat is a free-to-play Steam title. Phonk Cats is paid (1.99 USD).