Choose Cockroach Simulator
Choose Cockroach Simulator if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Cockroach Simulator launched in 2016.
Cockroach Simulator vs Mother Simulator
Cockroach Simulator and Mother Simulator both land in Indie, Simulation 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 on Steam. Cockroach Simulator (2016) is 2 years older than Mother Simulator (2018). Mother Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Cockroach Simulator (76% 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 Mother Simulator
Choose Mother Simulator if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.4% positive across 199 reviews.
Both Cockroach Simulator and Mother Simulator sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Cockroach Simulator |  Mother Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76% positive (867 reviews) | 84.4% positive (199 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | HFM Games | Steppe Hare Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Cockroach Simulator (2016) is 2 years older than Mother Simulator (2018).
- Mother Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Cockroach Simulator (76% positive).
- Mother Simulator is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Cockroach Simulator (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Cockroach Simulator vs Mother Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Cockroach Simulator or Mother Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Mother Simulator scores higher (84.4% positive) than Cockroach Simulator (76% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Mother Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cockroach Simulator or Mother Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Cockroach Simulator (2016) came out before Mother Simulator (2018). 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 Cockroach Simulator and Mother Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Mother Simulator have multiplayer like Cockroach Simulator?
- No. Cockroach Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Mother Simulator is listed as single-player only.