Choose Shark Dating Simulator XL+
Choose Shark Dating Simulator XL+ if you want an Early Access experience. Shark Dating Simulator XL+ launched in 2017.
Shark Dating Simulator XL+ vs 像素女友
Shark Dating Simulator XL+ and 像素女友 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 3 years older than 像素女友 (2020). 像素女友 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Shark Dating Simulator XL+ (87.4% 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 像素女友
Choose 像素女友 if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 像素女友 launched in 2020.
Both Shark Dating Simulator XL+ and 像素女友 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+ |  像素女友 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (585 reviews) | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Catfood McFly | HIROKO IMAKI |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Shark Dating Simulator XL+ (2017) is 3 years older than 像素女友 (2020).
- 像素女友 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Shark Dating Simulator XL+ (87.4% positive).
- 像素女友 is free; Shark Dating Simulator XL+ is paid (0.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Shark Dating Simulator XL+ is Deck Playable, 像素女友 is Deck Verified.
Shark Dating Simulator XL+ vs 像素女友 — FAQ
- Should I play Shark Dating Simulator XL+ or 像素女友 first?
- If you want chronology, Shark Dating Simulator XL+ (2017) came out before 像素女友 (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 Shark Dating Simulator XL+ and 像素女友 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.
- Is 像素女友 free?
- Yes — 像素女友 is a free-to-play Steam title. Shark Dating Simulator XL+ is paid (0.99 USD).