Hot take:
Whirlwind is the same game as Earthshaker.
Diner is the same game as Taxi.
Whirlwind>Earthshaker
Taxi>Diner
I say that with the utmost respect for both Earthshaker and Diner though as they're both damn fine games, and you wouldn't lose adding either to your collection. I just think when compared to their "sister" games, there are so many similarities that might make them feel more like extensions to games you already have as opposed to feeling like a different game entirely. IMHO, you already have the better alternatives, so I say give the search some time and go with Grand Lizard.