Choose Awkward
Choose Awkward if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Awkward launched in 2018.
Awkward vs Fortune Avenue
Awkward and Fortune Avenue both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Awkward (2018) is 7 years older than Fortune Avenue (2025). Fortune Avenue scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Awkward (66.1% 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 Fortune Avenue
Choose Fortune Avenue if you want a Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fortune Avenue launched in 2025.
Both Awkward and Fortune Avenue sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Awkward |  Fortune Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.1% positive (56 reviews) | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Snap Finger Click | Binogure Studio 🐺 |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Awkward (2018) is 7 years older than Fortune Avenue (2025).
- Fortune Avenue scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Awkward (66.1% positive).
- Fortune Avenue is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than Awkward (6.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Awkward is Deck Playable, Fortune Avenue is Deck Verified.
Awkward vs Fortune Avenue — FAQ
- Should I play Awkward or Fortune Avenue first?
- If you want chronology, Awkward (2018) came out before Fortune Avenue (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 Awkward and Fortune Avenue similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Awkward and Fortune Avenue have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Awkward ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Fortune Avenue ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.