Choose Reading Simulator
Choose Reading Simulator if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reading Simulator launched in 2017.
Reading Simulator vs Hiking Simulator 2018
Reading Simulator and Hiking Simulator 2018 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. Reading Simulator (2017) is 1 year older than Hiking Simulator 2018 (2018). Reading Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (60% positive) than Hiking Simulator 2018 (36.4% 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 Hiking Simulator 2018
Choose Hiking Simulator 2018 if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Hiking Simulator 2018 launched in 2018.
Both Reading Simulator and Hiking Simulator 2018 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
 Reading Simulator |  Hiking Simulator 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (30 reviews) | 36.4% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shoho Games | Shoho Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Reading Simulator (2017) is 1 year older than Hiking Simulator 2018 (2018).
- Reading Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (60% positive) than Hiking Simulator 2018 (36.4% positive).
- Reading Simulator is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hiking Simulator 2018 (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Reading Simulator vs Hiking Simulator 2018 — FAQ
- Should I play Reading Simulator or Hiking Simulator 2018 first?
- If you want chronology, Reading Simulator (2017) came out before Hiking Simulator 2018 (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 Reading Simulator and Hiking Simulator 2018 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.