Choose Idol Manager
Choose Idol Manager if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,336 Steam reviews back the pick.
Idol Manager vs Cat's Vote
Idol Manager and Cat's Vote both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Idol Manager (2021) is 3 years older than Cat's Vote (2024). Cat's Vote scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Idol Manager (90.6% 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 Cat's Vote
Choose Cat's Vote if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cat's Vote launched in 2024.
Both Idol Manager and Cat's Vote sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 Idol Manager |  Cat's Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.6% positive (1,336 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Glitch Pitch | Danar Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Idol Manager (2021) is 3 years older than Cat's Vote (2024).
- Cat's Vote scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Idol Manager (90.6% positive).
- Cat's Vote is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Idol Manager (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Idol Manager is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cat's Vote has no Deck rating yet.
Idol Manager vs Cat's Vote — FAQ
- Should I play Idol Manager or Cat's Vote first?
- If you want chronology, Idol Manager (2021) came out before Cat's Vote (2024). 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 Idol Manager and Cat's Vote similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Idol Manager run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Idol Manager is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cat's Vote doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.