Vending Machine Co. vs Loot Shop Simulator
Vending Machine Co. and Loot Shop 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. Loot Shop Simulator (2025) is 1 year older than Vending Machine Co. (2026). Vending Machine Co. is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Loot Shop Simulator (8.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Vending Machine Co. |  Loot Shop Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (90 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rogue Duck Interactive | Source Error Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Loot Shop Simulator (2025) is 1 year older than Vending Machine Co. (2026).
- Vending Machine Co. is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Loot Shop Simulator (8.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Vending Machine Co. is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Loot Shop Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Vending Machine Co. vs Loot Shop Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Vending Machine Co. or Loot Shop Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Loot Shop Simulator (2025) came out before Vending Machine Co. (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 Vending Machine Co. and Loot Shop 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.
- Does Vending Machine Co. run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vending Machine Co. is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Loot Shop Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.