Choose Vacation Simulator
Choose Vacation Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Vacation Simulator launched in 2019.
Vacation Simulator vs Bad boy simulator
Vacation Simulator and Bad boy simulator both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Vacation Simulator (2019) is 2 years older than Bad boy simulator (2021). Vacation Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Bad boy simulator (50% 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 Bad boy simulator
Choose Bad boy simulator if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bad boy simulator launched in 2021.
Both Vacation Simulator and Bad boy simulator sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Vacation Simulator |  Bad boy simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.2% positive (706 reviews) | 50% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Owlchemy Labs | SoftWeather Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Vacation Simulator (2019) is 2 years older than Bad boy simulator (2021).
- Vacation Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Bad boy simulator (50% positive).
- Bad boy simulator is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vacation Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Vacation Simulator vs Bad boy simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Vacation Simulator or Bad boy simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Vacation Simulator (2019) came out before Bad boy simulator (2021). 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 Vacation Simulator and Bad boy simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.