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The Totemist vs Yokai Mart

The Totemist and Yokai Mart both land in Indie, Simulation 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 on Steam. The Totemist (2026) is 1 year older than Yokai Mart (2027). 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 The Totemist

Choose The Totemist if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Stereo Sound, Save Anytime, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. The Totemist launched in 2026.

Choose Yokai Mart

Choose Yokai Mart if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. Yokai Mart launched in 2027.

Both The Totemist and Yokai Mart sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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

The Totemist vs Yokai Mart — Steam metadata comparison
The Totemist — Steam game coverThe TotemistYokai Mart — Steam game coverYokai Mart
Released20262027
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPGIndie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersShutinStudioGudaGuda Studio

Side by side

The Totemist vs Yokai Mart — FAQ

Should I play The Totemist or Yokai Mart first?
If you want chronology, The Totemist (2026) came out before Yokai Mart (2027). 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 The Totemist and Yokai Mart similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.
The Totemist vs Yokai Mart — Verdict (2026) · imho.run