Choose Automachef
Choose Automachef if you want an Indie experience. Automachef launched in 2019.
Automachef vs Sophie's Cubes
Automachef and Sophie's Cubes both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Automachef (2019) is 1 year older than Sophie's Cubes (2020). Sophie's Cubes is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Automachef (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Sophie's Cubes
Choose Sophie's Cubes if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sophie's Cubes launched in 2020.
Both Automachef and Sophie's Cubes sit in 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
 Automachef |  Sophie's Cubes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (269 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rhombico Games | Sophie Houlden |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Automachef (2019) is 1 year older than Sophie's Cubes (2020).
- Sophie's Cubes is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Automachef (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Automachef is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sophie's Cubes has no Deck rating yet.
Automachef vs Sophie's Cubes — FAQ
- Should I play Automachef or Sophie's Cubes first?
- If you want chronology, Automachef (2019) came out before Sophie's Cubes (2020). 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 Automachef and Sophie's Cubes similar?
- They overlap on 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 Automachef run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Automachef is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sophie's Cubes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.