Choose Desktop Tree
Choose Desktop Tree if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Desktop Tree launched in 2018.
Desktop Tree vs Gourdlets
Desktop Tree and Gourdlets both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Desktop Tree (2018) is 6 years older than Gourdlets (2024). Desktop Tree scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Gourdlets (92.7% 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 Gourdlets
Choose Gourdlets if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,397 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Desktop Tree and Gourdlets sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 Desktop Tree |  Gourdlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.1% positive (53 reviews) | 92.7% positive (1,397 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | utStudio | AuntyGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Desktop Tree (2018) is 6 years older than Gourdlets (2024).
- Desktop Tree scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Gourdlets (92.7% positive).
- Desktop Tree is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Gourdlets (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Gourdlets is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Desktop Tree has no Deck rating yet.
Desktop Tree vs Gourdlets — FAQ
- Should I play Desktop Tree or Gourdlets first?
- If you want chronology, Desktop Tree (2018) came out before Gourdlets (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 Desktop Tree and Gourdlets similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.