Choose Mall Simulator
Choose Mall Simulator if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. 1,035 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mall Simulator vs Video Game Store Simulator
Mall Simulator and Video Game Store Simulator both land in 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Mall Simulator (2025) is 2 years older than Video Game Store Simulator (2027). Mall Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Video Game Store Simulator has no Deck rating yet. 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 Video Game Store Simulator
Choose Video Game Store Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Video Game Store Simulator launched in 2027.
Both Mall Simulator and Video Game Store Simulator sit in 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
 Mall Simulator |  Video Game Store Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (1,035 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | F13 Games | luuuuyang |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Mall Simulator (2025) is 2 years older than Video Game Store Simulator (2027).
- Mall Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Video Game Store Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Mall Simulator vs Video Game Store Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Mall Simulator or Video Game Store Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Mall Simulator (2025) came out before Video Game Store Simulator (2027). 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 Mall Simulator and Video Game Store Simulator similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Mall Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mall Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Video Game Store Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.