Choose Loading Simulator
Choose Loading Simulator if it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Loading Simulator launched in 2023.
Loading Simulator vs Cat Lottery Shop
Loading Simulator and Cat Lottery Shop 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. Loading Simulator (2023) is 2 years older than Cat Lottery Shop (2025). Loading Simulator is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Cat Lottery Shop (0.55 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Cat Lottery Shop
Choose Cat Lottery Shop if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. Cat Lottery Shop launched in 2025.
Both Loading Simulator and Cat Lottery Shop sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Loading Simulator |  Cat Lottery Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.55 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gamesforgames | BitBit Official |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Loading Simulator (2023) is 2 years older than Cat Lottery Shop (2025).
- Loading Simulator is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Cat Lottery Shop (0.55 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Loading Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cat Lottery Shop has no Deck rating yet.
Loading Simulator vs Cat Lottery Shop — FAQ
- Should I play Loading Simulator or Cat Lottery Shop first?
- If you want chronology, Loading Simulator (2023) came out before Cat Lottery Shop (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 Loading Simulator and Cat Lottery Shop 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.
- Does Loading Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Loading Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cat Lottery Shop doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.