Choose Saints Row: The Third
Choose Saints Row: The Third if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 18,932 Steam reviews back the pick.
Saints Row: The Third vs Mayor Life Simulator
Saints Row: The Third and Mayor Life Simulator both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Saints Row: The Third (2011) is 15 years older than Mayor Life Simulator (2026). Saints Row: The Third scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Mayor Life Simulator (72.7% 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 Mayor Life Simulator
Choose Mayor Life Simulator if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Simulation game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mayor Life Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Saints Row: The Third and Mayor Life Simulator sit in Action 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
 Saints Row: The Third |  Mayor Life Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (18,932 reviews) | 72.7% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Volition | Play B Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Saints Row: The Third (2011) is 15 years older than Mayor Life Simulator (2026).
- Saints Row: The Third scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Mayor Life Simulator (72.7% positive).
- Mayor Life Simulator is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Saints Row: The Third (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Saints Row: The Third has co-op; Mayor Life Simulator does not.
- Saints Row: The Third is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mayor Life Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Saints Row: The Third vs Mayor Life Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Saints Row: The Third or Mayor Life Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Saints Row: The Third (2011) came out before Mayor Life Simulator (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 Saints Row: The Third and Mayor Life Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Mayor Life Simulator have multiplayer like Saints Row: The Third?
- No. Saints Row: The Third supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Mayor Life Simulator is listed as single-player only.
- Does Saints Row: The Third run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Saints Row: The Third is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mayor Life Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.