Choose Pumping Simulator 2
Choose Pumping Simulator 2 if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. Pumping Simulator 2 launched in 2023.
Pumping Simulator 2 vs King of Stocks
Pumping Simulator 2 and King of Stocks both land in 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Pumping Simulator 2 (2023) is 1 year older than King of Stocks (2024). King of Stocks is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Pumping Simulator 2 (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 King of Stocks
Choose King of Stocks if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. King of Stocks launched in 2024.
Both Pumping Simulator 2 and King of Stocks sit in 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
 Pumping Simulator 2 |  King of Stocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.6% positive (699 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lance Games | MaruMaru |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Pumping Simulator 2 (2023) is 1 year older than King of Stocks (2024).
- King of Stocks is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Pumping Simulator 2 (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Pumping Simulator 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; King of Stocks has no Deck rating yet.
Pumping Simulator 2 vs King of Stocks — FAQ
- Should I play Pumping Simulator 2 or King of Stocks first?
- If you want chronology, Pumping Simulator 2 (2023) came out before King of Stocks (2024). 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 Pumping Simulator 2 and King of Stocks similar?
- They overlap on 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 Pumping Simulator 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pumping Simulator 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. King of Stocks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.