Choose Crime Simulator
Choose Crime Simulator if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. 1,852 Steam reviews back the pick.
Crime Simulator vs Mafia Life Simulator
Crime Simulator and Mafia Life Simulator both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Crime Simulator (2025) is 1 year older than Mafia Life Simulator (2026). Crime Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (82.3% positive) than Mafia Life Simulator (76.2% 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 Mafia Life Simulator
Choose Mafia Life Simulator if you want an Early Access game with Playable without Timed Input and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mafia Life Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Crime Simulator and Mafia Life Simulator sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online 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
 Crime Simulator |  Mafia Life Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.3% positive (1,852 reviews) | 76.2% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CookieDev | CSN Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Crime Simulator (2025) is 1 year older than Mafia Life Simulator (2026).
- Crime Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (82.3% positive) than Mafia Life Simulator (76.2% positive).
- Mafia Life Simulator is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Crime Simulator (8.09 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Crime Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mafia Life Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Crime Simulator vs Mafia Life Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Crime Simulator or Mafia Life Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Crime Simulator (2025) came out before Mafia Life 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 Crime Simulator and Mafia Life Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Crime Simulator and Mafia Life Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Crime Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Mafia Life Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Crime Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crime Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mafia Life Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.