Choose Supermarket Simulator
Choose Supermarket Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 33,227 Steam reviews back the pick.
Supermarket Simulator vs Retail Rivals
Supermarket Simulator and Retail Rivals 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 Retail Rivals (2026). Retail Rivals scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% 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 Retail Rivals
Choose Retail Rivals if you want the Online PvP, PvP, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retail Rivals launched in 2026.
Both Supermarket Simulator and Retail Rivals sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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 |  Retail Rivals | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (33,227 reviews) | 98.4% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Nokta Games | DreamStudios, Ezernia Studios, Sandstorm in a Bottle |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Supermarket Simulator (2025) is 1 year older than Retail Rivals (2026).
- Retail Rivals scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Supermarket Simulator (92.4% positive).
- Retail Rivals is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Supermarket Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Supermarket Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Retail Rivals has no Deck rating yet.
Supermarket Simulator vs Retail Rivals — FAQ
- Should I play Supermarket Simulator or Retail Rivals first?
- If you want chronology, Supermarket Simulator (2025) came out before Retail Rivals (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 Retail Rivals 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.
- Do both Supermarket Simulator and Retail Rivals have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Supermarket Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Retail Rivals ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Supermarket Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Supermarket Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Retail Rivals doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.