Choose Beyond Blue
Choose Beyond Blue if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Beyond Blue launched in 2020.
Beyond Blue vs Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital
Beyond Blue and Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Beyond Blue (2020) is 2 years older than Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital (2022). Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Beyond Blue (11.99 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 Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital
Choose Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital launched in 2022.
Both Beyond Blue and Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital sit in Indie, Adventure, and 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
 Beyond Blue |  Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (532 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | E-Line Media | Braingame |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Beyond Blue (2020) is 2 years older than Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital (2022).
- Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Beyond Blue (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Beyond Blue is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital has no Deck rating yet.
Beyond Blue vs Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital — FAQ
- Should I play Beyond Blue or Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital first?
- If you want chronology, Beyond Blue (2020) came out before Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital (2022). 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 Beyond Blue and Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Beyond Blue run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Beyond Blue is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pet Vet 3D Wild Animal Hospital doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.