Choose The 7th Shift
Choose The 7th Shift if you want a Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Subtitle Options. The 7th Shift launched in 2027.
The 7th Shift vs Midnight Gas Station
The 7th Shift and Midnight Gas Station both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Midnight Gas Station (2026) is 1 year older than The 7th Shift (2027). 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 Midnight Gas Station
Choose Midnight Gas Station if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Midnight Gas Station launched in 2026.
Both The 7th Shift and Midnight Gas Station sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 The 7th Shift |  Midnight Gas Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dookos Games | Kyros, Crim&Pun Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Midnight Gas Station (2026) is 1 year older than The 7th Shift (2027).
The 7th Shift vs Midnight Gas Station — FAQ
- Should I play The 7th Shift or Midnight Gas Station first?
- If you want chronology, Midnight Gas Station (2026) came out before The 7th Shift (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 The 7th Shift and Midnight Gas Station similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.