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Pumpkin Days vs Sun Haven

Pumpkin Days and Sun Haven both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Pumpkin Days (2021) is 2 years older than Sun Haven (2023). Sun Haven scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Pumpkin Days (80.1% 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 Pumpkin Days

Choose Pumpkin Days if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pumpkin Days launched in 2021.

Choose Sun Haven

Choose Sun Haven if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84% positive across 12,974 reviews.

Both Pumpkin Days and Sun Haven sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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

Pumpkin Days vs Sun Haven — Steam metadata comparison
Pumpkin Days — Steam game coverPumpkin DaysSun Haven — Steam game coverSun Haven
Released20212023
GenresIndie, Simulation, RPG, CasualIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price15.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews80.1% positive (302 reviews)84% positive (12,974 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersPumpkin InteractivePixel Sprout Studios

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Pumpkin Days vs Sun Haven — FAQ

Which is better, Pumpkin Days or Sun Haven?
On Steam reviews Sun Haven scores higher (84% positive) than Pumpkin Days (80.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sun Haven is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Pumpkin Days or Sun Haven first?
If you want chronology, Pumpkin Days (2021) came out before Sun Haven (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 Pumpkin Days and Sun Haven similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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.
Do both Pumpkin Days and Sun Haven have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Pumpkin Days ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Sun Haven ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Pumpkin Days vs Sun Haven — Verdict (2026) · imho.run