Choose Doodle Kingdom
Choose Doodle Kingdom if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. Doodle Kingdom launched in 2016.
Doodle Kingdom vs Asobutsuri
Doodle Kingdom and Asobutsuri both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Doodle Kingdom (2016) is 10 years older than Asobutsuri (2026). Asobutsuri is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Doodle Kingdom (1.60 USD vs. 8.99 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 Asobutsuri
Choose Asobutsuri if you want the Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Asobutsuri launched in 2026.
Both Doodle Kingdom and Asobutsuri sit in Indie, 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
 Doodle Kingdom |  Asobutsuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 1.60 USD |
| Steam reviews | 36.9% positive (65 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JoyBits Ltd. | D.IKUSHIMA |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Doodle Kingdom (2016) is 10 years older than Asobutsuri (2026).
- Asobutsuri is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Doodle Kingdom (1.60 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Doodle Kingdom vs Asobutsuri — FAQ
- Should I play Doodle Kingdom or Asobutsuri first?
- If you want chronology, Doodle Kingdom (2016) came out before Asobutsuri (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 Doodle Kingdom and Asobutsuri similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.