Choose Rock Simulator
Choose Rock Simulator if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rock Simulator launched in 2019.
Rock Simulator vs Tree Simulator 2022
Rock Simulator and Tree Simulator 2022 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. Rock Simulator (2019) is 2 years older than Tree Simulator 2022 (2021). Tree Simulator 2022 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Rock Simulator (95.2% 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 Tree Simulator 2022
Choose Tree Simulator 2022 if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Tree Simulator 2022 launched in 2021.
Both Rock Simulator and Tree Simulator 2022 sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.2% vs 96.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rock Simulator |  Tree Simulator 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (641 reviews) | 96.9% positive (744 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | vinoo | Revmatek |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Rock Simulator (2019) is 2 years older than Tree Simulator 2022 (2021).
- Tree Simulator 2022 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Rock Simulator (95.2% positive).
- Rock Simulator is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Tree Simulator 2022 (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Rock Simulator is Deck Playable, Tree Simulator 2022 is Deck Verified.
Rock Simulator vs Tree Simulator 2022 — FAQ
- Which is better, Rock Simulator or Tree Simulator 2022?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Rock Simulator sits at 95.2% positive (641 reviews), Tree Simulator 2022 at 96.9% (744). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Rock Simulator or Tree Simulator 2022 first?
- If you want chronology, Rock Simulator (2019) came out before Tree Simulator 2022 (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 Rock Simulator and Tree Simulator 2022 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.
- Do both Rock Simulator and Tree Simulator 2022 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rock Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Tree Simulator 2022 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.