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From Scratch vs Roots n Roofs
From Scratch and Roots n Roofs 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. 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 Roots n Roofs
Choose Roots n Roofs if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Roots n Roofs launched in 2027.
Both From Scratch and Roots n Roofs sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, 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
 From Scratch |  Roots n Roofs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DaMa | Fat Crow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
From Scratch vs Roots n Roofs — FAQ
- Are From Scratch and Roots n Roofs 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.