Choose Train Station Project
Choose Train Station Project if you want the DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing.
Train Station Project vs Mall Simulator
Train Station Project and Mall Simulator 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. Mall Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Station Project has no Deck rating yet. 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 Mall Simulator
Choose Mall Simulator if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. 1,035 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Train Station Project and Mall Simulator 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
 Train Station Project |  Mall Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 87.3% positive (1,035 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TSP Team | F13 Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Mall Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Station Project has no Deck rating yet.
Train Station Project vs Mall Simulator — FAQ
- Are Train Station Project and Mall Simulator 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.