Choose Old Market Simulator
Choose Old Market Simulator if you want a Simulation experience. Old Market Simulator launched in 2024.
Old Market Simulator vs Mall control
Old Market Simulator and Mall control sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Old Market Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Mall control (2025). Mall control is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Old Market Simulator (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). Both support cooperative play. 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 control
Choose Mall control if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access experience. Mall control launched in 2025.
Both Old Market Simulator and Mall control ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Old Market Simulator |  Mall control | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.3% positive (725 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alcedo Games | FoliesAPP |
Side by side
- Old Market Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Mall control (2025).
- Mall control is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Old Market Simulator (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Old Market Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mall control has no Deck rating yet.
Old Market Simulator vs Mall control — FAQ
- Should I play Old Market Simulator or Mall control first?
- If you want chronology, Old Market Simulator (2024) came out before Mall control (2025). 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.
- Do both Old Market Simulator and Mall control have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Old Market Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Mall control ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Old Market Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Old Market Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mall control doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.