Choose Laundromat Simulator
Choose Laundromat Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Laundromat Simulator launched in 2024.
Laundromat Simulator vs Mall Simulator
Laundromat Simulator and Mall 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 Mall Simulator (2025). Mall Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% 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 Mall Simulator
Choose Mall Simulator if you want an Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. 1,035 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Laundromat Simulator and Mall 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
 Laundromat Simulator |  Mall Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.7% positive (75 reviews) | 87.3% positive (1,035 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mammalian Machine | F13 Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Laundromat Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Mall Simulator (2025).
- Mall Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Laundromat Simulator (58.7% positive).
- Laundromat Simulator is currently ~7% cheaper on Steam than Mall Simulator (12.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Laundromat Simulator vs Mall Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Laundromat Simulator or Mall Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Laundromat Simulator (2024) came out before Mall Simulator (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 Laundromat Simulator and Mall 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.