Choose Junkyard Simulator
Choose Junkyard Simulator if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. 1,033 Steam reviews back the pick.
Junkyard Simulator vs Scrapworks Simulator
Junkyard Simulator and Scrapworks Simulator both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Junkyard Simulator (2021) is 4 years older than Scrapworks Simulator (2025). Scrapworks Simulator is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Junkyard Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 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 Scrapworks Simulator
Choose Scrapworks Simulator if you want the Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scrapworks Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Junkyard Simulator and Scrapworks Simulator sit in Simulation and Early Access 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
 Junkyard Simulator |  Scrapworks Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (1,033 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rebelia Games | Perg Valley |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Junkyard Simulator (2021) is 4 years older than Scrapworks Simulator (2025).
- Scrapworks Simulator is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Junkyard Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Junkyard Simulator is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Scrapworks Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Junkyard Simulator vs Scrapworks Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Junkyard Simulator or Scrapworks Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Junkyard Simulator (2021) came out before Scrapworks Simulator (2025). 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 Junkyard Simulator and Scrapworks Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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.