Choose Maitetsu
Choose Maitetsu if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Maitetsu launched in 2018.
Maitetsu vs My Ghost Roommate
Maitetsu and My Ghost Roommate both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Maitetsu (2018) is 8 years older than My Ghost Roommate (2026). My Ghost Roommate scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Maitetsu (93.4% 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 My Ghost Roommate
Choose My Ghost Roommate if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. My Ghost Roommate launched in 2026.
Both Maitetsu and My Ghost Roommate sit in 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
 Maitetsu |  My Ghost Roommate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (196 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lose | Murky Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Maitetsu (2018) is 8 years older than My Ghost Roommate (2026).
- My Ghost Roommate scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Maitetsu (93.4% positive).
- My Ghost Roommate is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Maitetsu (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Maitetsu is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; My Ghost Roommate has no Deck rating yet.
Maitetsu vs My Ghost Roommate — FAQ
- Should I play Maitetsu or My Ghost Roommate first?
- If you want chronology, Maitetsu (2018) came out before My Ghost Roommate (2026). 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 Maitetsu and My Ghost Roommate similar?
- They overlap on 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 Maitetsu run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Maitetsu is rated Deck Verified by Valve. My Ghost Roommate doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.