Choose planktOs
Choose planktOs if it matches what drew you to this matchup. planktOs launched in 2016.
planktOs vs Smoking Simulator
planktOs and Smoking Simulator both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. planktOs (2016) is 7 years older than Smoking Simulator (2023). Smoking Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than planktOs (80% 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 Smoking Simulator
Choose Smoking Simulator if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smoking Simulator launched in 2023.
Both planktOs and Smoking Simulator sit in 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
 planktOs |  Smoking Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) | 88.5% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blot Interactive | Ghost_RUS Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- planktOs (2016) is 7 years older than Smoking Simulator (2023).
- Smoking Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than planktOs (80% positive).
- Smoking Simulator is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than planktOs (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
planktOs vs Smoking Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play planktOs or Smoking Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, planktOs (2016) came out before Smoking Simulator (2023). 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 planktOs and Smoking Simulator similar?
- They overlap on 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.