Choose PHOGS!
Choose PHOGS! if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. PHOGS! launched in 2020.
PHOGS! vs DOG'S DONUTS
PHOGS! and DOG'S DONUTS 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. PHOGS! (2020) is 1 year older than DOG'S DONUTS (2021). DOG'S DONUTS scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than PHOGS! (86.4% 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 DOG'S DONUTS
Choose DOG'S DONUTS if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. DOG'S DONUTS launched in 2021.
Both PHOGS! and DOG'S DONUTS 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
 PHOGS! |  DOG'S DONUTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.4% positive (485 reviews) | 95% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bit Loom Games | Robotizar Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- PHOGS! (2020) is 1 year older than DOG'S DONUTS (2021).
- DOG'S DONUTS scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than PHOGS! (86.4% positive).
- DOG'S DONUTS is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than PHOGS! (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- PHOGS! has co-op; DOG'S DONUTS does not.
- PHOGS! is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DOG'S DONUTS has no Deck rating yet.
PHOGS! vs DOG'S DONUTS — FAQ
- Should I play PHOGS! or DOG'S DONUTS first?
- If you want chronology, PHOGS! (2020) came out before DOG'S DONUTS (2021). 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 PHOGS! and DOG'S DONUTS 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 DOG'S DONUTS have multiplayer like PHOGS!?
- No. PHOGS! supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while DOG'S DONUTS is listed as single-player only.
- Does PHOGS! run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PHOGS! is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DOG'S DONUTS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.