Choose The Islander
Choose The Islander if you want an Indie and Casual experience. The Islander launched in 2018.
The Islander vs Decofarm
The Islander and Decofarm both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. The Islander (2018) is 7 years older than Decofarm (2025). Decofarm scores higher on Steam reviews (72.7% positive) than The Islander (66.9% 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 Decofarm
Choose Decofarm if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Decofarm launched in 2025.
Both The Islander and Decofarm sit in 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
 The Islander |  Decofarm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.9% positive (175 reviews) | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Boxhead Bros. | Battle Koi |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- The Islander (2018) is 7 years older than Decofarm (2025).
- Decofarm scores higher on Steam reviews (72.7% positive) than The Islander (66.9% positive).
- Decofarm is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Islander (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- The Islander is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Decofarm has no Deck rating yet.
The Islander vs Decofarm — FAQ
- Should I play The Islander or Decofarm first?
- If you want chronology, The Islander (2018) came out before Decofarm (2025). 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 The Islander and Decofarm similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does The Islander run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Islander is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Decofarm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.