Choose Supermarket Simulator
Choose Supermarket Simulator if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 33,227 Steam reviews back the pick.
Supermarket Simulator vs Pharmacy Store Simulator
Supermarket Simulator and Pharmacy Store Simulator 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. Supermarket Simulator (2025) is 1 year older than Pharmacy Store Simulator (2026). Supermarket Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Pharmacy Store Simulator (75.4% 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 Pharmacy Store Simulator
Choose Pharmacy Store Simulator if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pharmacy Store Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Supermarket Simulator and Pharmacy Store Simulator 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
 Supermarket Simulator |  Pharmacy Store Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (33,227 reviews) | 75.4% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nokta Games | Art Games Studio S.A. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Supermarket Simulator (2025) is 1 year older than Pharmacy Store Simulator (2026).
- Supermarket Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Pharmacy Store Simulator (75.4% positive).
- Pharmacy Store Simulator is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Supermarket Simulator (8.09 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Supermarket Simulator has co-op; Pharmacy Store Simulator does not.
- Supermarket Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Pharmacy Store Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Supermarket Simulator vs Pharmacy Store Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Supermarket Simulator or Pharmacy Store Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Supermarket Simulator (2025) came out before Pharmacy Store 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 Pharmacy Store Simulator 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 Pharmacy Store Simulator have multiplayer like Supermarket Simulator?
- No. Supermarket Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Pharmacy Store Simulator is listed as single-player only.
- Does Supermarket Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Supermarket Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Pharmacy Store Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.