Choose Why don't they laugh?
Choose Why don't they laugh? if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Why don't they laugh? launched in 2024.
Why don't they laugh? vs Corner Shop: NightShift
Why don't they laugh? and Corner Shop: NightShift both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Why don't they laugh? (2024) is 2 years older than Corner Shop: NightShift (2026). Why don't they laugh? is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Corner Shop: NightShift (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Corner Shop: NightShift
Choose Corner Shop: NightShift if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. Corner Shop: NightShift launched in 2026.
Both Why don't they laugh? and Corner Shop: NightShift sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Why don't they laugh? |  Corner Shop: NightShift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 85.3% positive (102 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cornfield Games | Live Motion Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Why don't they laugh? (2024) is 2 years older than Corner Shop: NightShift (2026).
- Why don't they laugh? is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Corner Shop: NightShift (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Corner Shop: NightShift is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Why don't they laugh? has no Deck rating yet.
Why don't they laugh? vs Corner Shop: NightShift — FAQ
- Should I play Why don't they laugh? or Corner Shop: NightShift first?
- If you want chronology, Why don't they laugh? (2024) came out before Corner Shop: NightShift (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 Why don't they laugh? and Corner Shop: NightShift similar?
- They overlap on 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.