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Roommates vs Macau Midnight Madness

Roommates and Macau Midnight Madness both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Roommates (2014) is 10 years older than Macau Midnight Madness (2024). Macau Midnight Madness is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Roommates (4.79 USD vs. 24.99 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 Roommates

Choose Roommates if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Roommates launched in 2014.

Choose Macau Midnight Madness

Choose Macau Midnight Madness if it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Macau Midnight Madness launched in 2024.

Both Roommates and Macau Midnight Madness sit in 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

Roommates vs Macau Midnight Madness — Steam metadata comparison
Roommates — Steam game coverRoommatesMacau Midnight Madness — Steam game coverMacau Midnight Madness
Released20142024
GenresIndie, Adventure, SimulationSimulation
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price24.99 USD4.79 USD
Steam reviews73% positive (89 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersWinter WolvesUme Softworks

Side by side

Roommates vs Macau Midnight Madness — FAQ

Should I play Roommates or Macau Midnight Madness first?
If you want chronology, Roommates (2014) came out before Macau Midnight Madness (2024). 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 Roommates and Macau Midnight Madness similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does Roommates run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Roommates is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Macau Midnight Madness doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Roommates vs Macau Midnight Madness — Verdict (2026) · imho.run