Choose Shark Dating Simulator XL+
Choose Shark Dating Simulator XL+ if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shark Dating Simulator XL+ launched in 2017.
Shark Dating Simulator XL+ vs International Affairs
Shark Dating Simulator XL+ and International Affairs both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Shark Dating Simulator XL+ (2017) is 2 years older than International Affairs (2019). Shark Dating Simulator XL+ is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than International Affairs (0.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 International Affairs
Choose International Affairs if it matches what drew you to this matchup. International Affairs launched in 2019.
Both Shark Dating Simulator XL+ and International Affairs sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 Shark Dating Simulator XL+ |  International Affairs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (585 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Catfood McFly | Great Idea Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Shark Dating Simulator XL+ (2017) is 2 years older than International Affairs (2019).
- Shark Dating Simulator XL+ is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than International Affairs (0.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Shark Dating Simulator XL+ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; International Affairs has no Deck rating yet.
Shark Dating Simulator XL+ vs International Affairs — FAQ
- Should I play Shark Dating Simulator XL+ or International Affairs first?
- If you want chronology, Shark Dating Simulator XL+ (2017) came out before International Affairs (2019). 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 Shark Dating Simulator XL+ and International Affairs similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does Shark Dating Simulator XL+ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shark Dating Simulator XL+ is rated Deck Playable by Valve. International Affairs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.