Should I play Reading Simulator or Loop first?

If you want chronology, Reading Simulator (2017) came out before Loop (2020). 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 Reading Simulator and Loop similar?

They overlap on Indie 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.

Yes — Loop is a free-to-play Steam title. Reading Simulator is paid (0.99 USD).

Reading Simulator vs Loop

Reading Simulator and Loop both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Reading Simulator (2017) is 3 years older than Loop (2020). Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (75.2% positive) than Reading Simulator (60% 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 Reading Simulator

Choose Reading Simulator if you want a Simulation experience. Reading Simulator launched in 2017.

Choose Loop

Choose Loop if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Loop launched in 2020.

Both Reading Simulator and Loop sit in Indie 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.

Reading Simulator vs Loop — Steam metadata comparison
	Reading Simulator	Loop
Released	2017	2020
Genres	Indie, Simulation	Indie, Adventure, Casual
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam Deck	Unrated	Deck Playable
Price	0.99 USD	Free to play
Steam reviews	60% positive (30 reviews)	75.2% positive (113 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Shoho Games	Aidan Strong

Side by side

Both are Indie games on Steam.
Reading Simulator (2017) is 3 years older than Loop (2020).
Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (75.2% positive) than Reading Simulator (60% positive).
Loop is free; Reading Simulator is paid (0.99 USD).
Loop is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Reading Simulator has no Deck rating yet.