Choose Job Simulator
Choose Job Simulator if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation experience. 3,027 Steam reviews back the pick.
Job Simulator vs The Lab
Job Simulator and The Lab sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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 released in 2016. The Lab scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Job Simulator (91.6% positive). The Lab is free; Job Simulator is paid (19.99 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 The Lab
Choose The Lab if you want a Free To Play game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.1% positive across 4,429 reviews.
Both Job Simulator and The Lab ship SteamVR Collectibles, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Job Simulator |  The Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (3,027 reviews) | 95.1% positive (4,429 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Owlchemy Labs | Valve |
Side by side
- Both released in 2016.
- The Lab scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Job Simulator (91.6% positive).
- The Lab is free; Job Simulator is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Job Simulator vs The Lab — FAQ
- Which is better, Job Simulator or The Lab?
- On Steam reviews The Lab scores higher (95.1% positive) than Job Simulator (91.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Lab is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Is The Lab free?
- Yes — The Lab is a free-to-play Steam title. Job Simulator is paid (19.99 USD).