Choose Smooth Operators 2
Choose Smooth Operators 2 if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smooth Operators 2 launched in 2022.
Smooth Operators 2 vs Waterpark Simulator
Smooth Operators 2 and Waterpark Simulator both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Smooth Operators 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Waterpark Simulator (2025). Waterpark Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Smooth Operators 2 (76.5% 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 Waterpark Simulator
Choose Waterpark Simulator if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 6,657 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Smooth Operators 2 and Waterpark Simulator sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Smooth Operators 2 |  Waterpark Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (17 reviews) | 95.9% positive (6,657 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heydeck Games | CayPlay |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Smooth Operators 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Waterpark Simulator (2025).
- Waterpark Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Smooth Operators 2 (76.5% positive).
- Smooth Operators 2 is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Waterpark Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Waterpark Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Smooth Operators 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Smooth Operators 2 vs Waterpark Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Smooth Operators 2 or Waterpark Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Smooth Operators 2 (2022) came out before Waterpark 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 Smooth Operators 2 and Waterpark Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.