Choose DIY Simulator
Choose DIY Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DIY Simulator launched in 2019.
DIY Simulator vs The Stormy Islands
DIY Simulator and The Stormy Islands both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. DIY Simulator (2019) is 4 years older than The Stormy Islands (2023). The Stormy Islands is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than DIY Simulator (10.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 The Stormy Islands
Choose The Stormy Islands if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Stormy Islands launched in 2023.
Both DIY Simulator and The Stormy Islands sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access 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
 DIY Simulator |  The Stormy Islands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 33.3% positive (15 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Silent Parrot Studio SRL | SeMaxYa |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- DIY Simulator (2019) is 4 years older than The Stormy Islands (2023).
- The Stormy Islands is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than DIY Simulator (10.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
DIY Simulator vs The Stormy Islands — FAQ
- Should I play DIY Simulator or The Stormy Islands first?
- If you want chronology, DIY Simulator (2019) came out before The Stormy Islands (2023). 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 DIY Simulator and The Stormy Islands similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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.