Choose Gunsmith
Choose Gunsmith if you want an Action, Simulation, and Early Access experience. Gunsmith launched in 2018.
Gunsmith vs Sweetest Thing
Gunsmith and Sweetest Thing both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Gunsmith (2018) is 2 years older than Sweetest Thing (2020). Sweetest Thing is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Gunsmith (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Sweetest Thing
Choose Sweetest Thing if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sweetest Thing launched in 2020.
Both Gunsmith and Sweetest Thing sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Gunsmith |  Sweetest Thing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.6% positive (700 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SCT | Seven Sails |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Gunsmith (2018) is 2 years older than Sweetest Thing (2020).
- Sweetest Thing is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Gunsmith (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Gunsmith is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sweetest Thing has no Deck rating yet.
Gunsmith vs Sweetest Thing — FAQ
- Should I play Gunsmith or Sweetest Thing first?
- If you want chronology, Gunsmith (2018) came out before Sweetest Thing (2020). 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 Gunsmith and Sweetest Thing similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Gunsmith run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gunsmith is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sweetest Thing doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.