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Games like Bakso Simulator

If Bakso Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bakso Simulator 2, Cooking Simulator and The Diner at the End of the Galaxy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its dark, funny and grim. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Bakso Simulator is a 2022 Indonesian food stall simulation developed by Akhir Pekan Studio that tasks players with running a bakso (meatball soup) business. The game combines customer service mechanics, resource management, procedural quests, and mini-games within an authentic Indonesian cultural setting that reviewers note feels fresh and distinctive. Players engage with an idle-simulator loop featuring grinding elements and DLC unlocks for deep customization. The free-to-play title achieved a 93% positive rating from approximately 1,130 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck. Reviewers describe the experience as darkly funny and hypnotic, with an immersive loop of managing impatient customers and sizzling broth that can feel like a spiritual trial.

About Bakso Simulator: Create the most successful bakso business in this world!

2022SimulationFree To PlayCasualFree to playDeck PlayableWindowsby Akhir Pekan Studio
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Dark humor and absurd freedom in gameplay choicesFree to play with deep customization and dlc supportHyper immersive loop of sizzling broth and impatient customersDarkFunnyGrim

Players who liked Bakso Simulator also play

Steam players who put hours into Bakso Simulator also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Bakso Simulator 2

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Bakso Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Build, manage, and scale your very own Bakso restaurant in this first-person simulator. Design your layout, hire and train various staffs, upgrade your gear, expand your place and satisfy every customer to become the best Bakso empire in the world!

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  2. Cooking Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Bakso Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    A realistic cooking sim where every ingredient reacts with real physics. Master 80+ dishes in Career mode or go wild in Sandbox as you cook, experiment, or cause total kitchen chaos in a fully interactive chef’s playground.

    2019SimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Diner at the End of the Galaxy

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Bakso Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Bakso Simulator.

    Influence the fate of the Nusa star system through your clientele’s stomachs. Grow exotic ingredients, create a menu that appeals to intergalactic palates, and discover treasures in the outer worlds. Come on in! The Diner is always open for business.

    2025StrategySimulationEarly Access9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Last Caretaker

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Bakso Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Bakso Simulator.

    Explore a drowned Earth, restore lost systems, and raise the last human seeds in this first-person survival-crafting adventure. Build, scavenge, defend, and launch humanity back to the stars.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Bakery Cafe Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares mini games, resource management and a funny mood with Bakso Simulator.

    Ranked #5 for Bakso Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Bake, build, and grow your dream bakery cafe! Create delicious pastries, design your space, and serve customers. Play solo or with friends in online co-op to expand your business and experience the excitement of running a bustling cafe!

    2025SimulationCasualEarly Access11.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Cafe Owner Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Bakso Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual18.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Restaurant Empire II

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Bakso Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Restaurant Empire 2 is the most realistic and comprehensive restaurant business simulation available, featuring 4 cuisines, 600 recipes, 4 huge cities, 2 campaigns with a total of 34 missions, 1400 interior objects, and a mix of business strategy and role-playing gameplay such as cooking contests.

    2009StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. BBQ Simulator: The Squad

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Bakso Simulator.

    Ranked #8 for Bakso Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Dive into a hilarious sandbox BBQ experience with friends! Grill, serve, and manage mayhem as meats soar and sizzle. Craft your grill, cook steaks, and feed everyone before hunger strikes!

    2022IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Akhir Pekan Studio

Other recommendable Steam games by Akhir Pekan Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Laundry Store Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares mini games and resource management with Bakso Simulator.

    Another title from Akhir Pekan Studio, the studio behind Bakso Simulator. Shares Simulation with Bakso Simulator.

    In Laundry Store Simulator, you'll start small and work your way up, upgrading your equipment, designing a stylish store, and expanding your services! Are you ready to own the best Laundry Store in the world?

    2024IndieSimulation11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Movie Cinema Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares mini games, resource management and a dark mood with Bakso Simulator.

    Another title from Akhir Pekan Studio, the studio behind Bakso Simulator. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Build the most successful cinema business in the world!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Gaming Cafe Life

    WHY THIS

    Shares mini games, resource management and a funny mood with Bakso Simulator.

    Another title from Akhir Pekan Studio, the studio behind Bakso Simulator. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Manage your very own gaming cafe!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Comic Book Store Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a funny mood with Bakso Simulator.

    Another title from Akhir Pekan Studio, the studio behind Bakso Simulator. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Manage your very own comic book store! You can unlock over 70+ unique comic licenses, each having 5 volumes for you to sell to your customers! Upgrade your tools, hire staffs, and expand your store so you can have the best comic book store in the world!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. School Cafeteria Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Akhir Pekan Studio, the studio behind Bakso Simulator. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Manage your own Indonesian school cafeteria in this simple first-person simulation game!

    2023SimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bakso Simulator 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Akhir Pekan Studio, the studio behind Bakso Simulator. Shares Simulation and Casual with Bakso Simulator.

    Build, manage, and scale your very own Bakso restaurant in this first-person simulator. Design your layout, hire and train various staffs, upgrade your gear, expand your place and satisfy every customer to become the best Bakso empire in the world!

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Bakso Simulator

Does Bakso Simulator run on Steam Deck?
Bakso Simulator is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Bakso Simulator free to play?
Yes — Bakso Simulator is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Bakso Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Bakso Simulator are Bakso Simulator 2, Cooking Simulator, The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.
Who developed Bakso Simulator?
Bakso Simulator was developed by Akhir Pekan Studio.

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