Choose Anime Studio Story
Choose Anime Studio Story if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Anime Studio Story launched in 2022.
Anime Studio Story vs Mega Mall Story 2
Anime Studio Story and Mega Mall Story 2 both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Anime Studio Story (2022) is 1 year older than Mega Mall Story 2 (2023). Mega Mall Story 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Anime Studio Story (74.1% 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 Mega Mall Story 2
Choose Mega Mall Story 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mega Mall Story 2 launched in 2023.
Both Anime Studio Story and Mega Mall Story 2 sit in Strategy, 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
 Anime Studio Story |  Mega Mall Story 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (27 reviews) | 87% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Anime Studio Story (2022) is 1 year older than Mega Mall Story 2 (2023).
- Mega Mall Story 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Anime Studio Story (74.1% positive).
- Mega Mall Story 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Anime Studio Story (8.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Anime Studio Story vs Mega Mall Story 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Anime Studio Story or Mega Mall Story 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Anime Studio Story (2022) came out before Mega Mall Story 2 (2023). 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 Anime Studio Story and Mega Mall Story 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do Anime Studio Story and Mega Mall Story 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.