Choose Everything
Choose Everything if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,292 Steam reviews back the pick.
Everything vs Pixel Playground
Everything and Pixel Playground 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. Everything (2017) is 7 years older than Pixel Playground (2024). Everything is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel Playground has no Deck rating yet. 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 Pixel Playground
Choose Pixel Playground if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pixel Playground launched in 2024.
Both Everything and Pixel Playground 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
 Everything |  Pixel Playground | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (2,292 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David OReilly | Pixelatto |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Everything (2017) is 7 years older than Pixel Playground (2024).
- Everything is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel Playground has no Deck rating yet.
Everything vs Pixel Playground — FAQ
- Should I play Everything or Pixel Playground first?
- If you want chronology, Everything (2017) came out before Pixel Playground (2024). 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 Everything and Pixel Playground 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 Everything run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Everything is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pixel Playground doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.