Choose Bugsnax
Choose Bugsnax if you want an Action game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,563 Steam reviews back the pick.
Bugsnax vs Apples Busy Day
Bugsnax and Apples Busy Day both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Bugsnax (2022) is 2 years older than Apples Busy Day (2024). Apples Busy Day scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Bugsnax (97.9% 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 Apples Busy Day
Choose Apples Busy Day if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Apples Busy Day launched in 2024.
Both Bugsnax and Apples Busy Day sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Bugsnax |  Apples Busy Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (6,563 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Young Horses | Zertuk |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Bugsnax (2022) is 2 years older than Apples Busy Day (2024).
- Apples Busy Day scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Bugsnax (97.9% positive).
- Apples Busy Day is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Bugsnax (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Bugsnax is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Apples Busy Day has no Deck rating yet.
Bugsnax vs Apples Busy Day — FAQ
- Should I play Bugsnax or Apples Busy Day first?
- If you want chronology, Bugsnax (2022) came out before Apples Busy Day (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 Bugsnax and Apples Busy Day similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Bugsnax run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bugsnax is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Apples Busy Day doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.