Choose Kitchen Simulator 2
Choose Kitchen Simulator 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. Kitchen Simulator 2 launched in 2017.
Kitchen Simulator 2 vs Sunrise Story
Kitchen Simulator 2 and Sunrise Story both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Kitchen Simulator 2 (2017) is 10 years older than Sunrise Story (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 Sunrise Story
Choose Sunrise Story if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Sunrise Story launched in 2027.
Both Kitchen Simulator 2 and Sunrise Story sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen 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
 Kitchen Simulator 2 |  Sunrise Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 68.2% positive (44 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | WhackAKey Games | Astro Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Kitchen Simulator 2 (2017) is 10 years older than Sunrise Story (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
Kitchen Simulator 2 vs Sunrise Story — FAQ
- Should I play Kitchen Simulator 2 or Sunrise Story first?
- If you want chronology, Kitchen Simulator 2 (2017) came out before Sunrise Story (2027). 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 Kitchen Simulator 2 and Sunrise Story similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Do both Kitchen Simulator 2 and Sunrise Story have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Kitchen Simulator 2 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Sunrise Story ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.