Choose Supermarket Simulator
Choose Supermarket Simulator if you want an Indie and Casual experience. 33,227 Steam reviews back the pick.
Supermarket Simulator vs Bookshop Simulator
Supermarket Simulator and Bookshop Simulator both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Supermarket Simulator (2025) is 1 year older than Bookshop Simulator (2026). Bookshop Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Supermarket Simulator (92.4% 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 Bookshop Simulator
Choose Bookshop Simulator if you want an Action, Sports, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.7% positive across 1,443 reviews.
Both Supermarket Simulator and Bookshop Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Supermarket Simulator |  Bookshop Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Sports, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 13.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (33,227 reviews) | 94.7% positive (1,443 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Nokta Games | Blep Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Supermarket Simulator (2025) is 1 year older than Bookshop Simulator (2026).
- Bookshop Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Supermarket Simulator (92.4% positive).
- Bookshop Simulator is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than Supermarket Simulator (13.59 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Supermarket Simulator is Deck Playable, Bookshop Simulator is Deck Verified.
Supermarket Simulator vs Bookshop Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Supermarket Simulator or Bookshop Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Bookshop Simulator scores higher (94.7% positive) than Supermarket Simulator (92.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Bookshop Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Supermarket Simulator or Bookshop Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Supermarket Simulator (2025) came out before Bookshop Simulator (2026). 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 Supermarket Simulator and Bookshop Simulator similar?
- They overlap on 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 both Supermarket Simulator and Bookshop Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Supermarket Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Bookshop Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.