Choose Pub Sim
Choose Pub Sim if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pub Sim launched in 2025.
Pub Sim vs Laundromat Simulator
Pub Sim and Laundromat 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. Laundromat Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Pub Sim (2025). Pub Sim scores higher on Steam reviews (74.5% positive) than Laundromat Simulator (58.7% 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 Laundromat Simulator
Choose Laundromat Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Laundromat Simulator launched in 2024.
Both Pub Sim and Laundromat 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
 Pub Sim |  Laundromat Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.5% positive (94 reviews) | 58.7% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 1st impact games | Mammalian Machine |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Laundromat Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Pub Sim (2025).
- Pub Sim scores higher on Steam reviews (74.5% positive) than Laundromat Simulator (58.7% positive).
- Laundromat Simulator is currently ~7% cheaper on Steam than Pub Sim (12.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Laundromat Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Pub Sim has no Deck rating yet.
Pub Sim vs Laundromat Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Pub Sim or Laundromat Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Laundromat Simulator (2024) came out before Pub Sim (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.
- Are Pub Sim and Laundromat 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.