Choose Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Choose Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass launched in 2018.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass vs Buddy Simulator 1984
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and Buddy Simulator 1984 both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) is 3 years older than Buddy Simulator 1984 (2021). Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass: 471 reviews, Buddy Simulator 1984: 3,155). 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 Buddy Simulator 1984
Choose Buddy Simulator 1984 if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,155 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and Buddy Simulator 1984 sit in Indie and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94.1% vs 94.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass |  Buddy Simulator 1984 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (471 reviews) | 94.3% positive (3,155 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kasey Ozymy | Not a Sailor Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) is 3 years older than Buddy Simulator 1984 (2021).
- Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass: 471 reviews, Buddy Simulator 1984: 3,155).
- Buddy Simulator 1984 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass vs Buddy Simulator 1984 — FAQ
- Which is better, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass or Buddy Simulator 1984?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass sits at 94.1% positive (471 reviews), Buddy Simulator 1984 at 94.3% (3,155). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass or Buddy Simulator 1984 first?
- If you want chronology, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) came out before Buddy Simulator 1984 (2021). 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 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and Buddy Simulator 1984 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.