Choose Summer of '58
Choose Summer of '58 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,719 Steam reviews back the pick.
Summer of '58 vs A Regular Store
Summer of '58 and A Regular Store both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Summer of '58 (2021) is 4 years older than A Regular Store (2025). Summer of '58 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than A Regular Store (66.7% 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 A Regular Store
Choose A Regular Store if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Regular Store launched in 2025.
Both Summer of '58 and A Regular Store sit in Indie and 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
 Summer of '58 |  A Regular Store | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (1,719 reviews) | 66.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EMIKA_GAMES | Duck, Chicken |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Summer of '58 (2021) is 4 years older than A Regular Store (2025).
- Summer of '58 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than A Regular Store (66.7% positive).
- A Regular Store is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Summer of '58 (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Summer of '58 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; A Regular Store has no Deck rating yet.
Summer of '58 vs A Regular Store — FAQ
- Should I play Summer of '58 or A Regular Store first?
- If you want chronology, Summer of '58 (2021) came out before A Regular Store (2025). 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 Summer of '58 and A Regular Store similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Summer of '58 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Summer of '58 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. A Regular Store doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.