Choose Der Milchbauer
Choose Der Milchbauer if it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Der Milchbauer launched in 2018.
Der Milchbauer vs Console Shop Simulator
Der Milchbauer and Console Shop Simulator both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Der Milchbauer (2018) is 7 years older than Console Shop Simulator (2025). Der Milchbauer is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Console Shop Simulator (2.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 Console Shop Simulator
Choose Console Shop Simulator if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Console Shop Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Der Milchbauer and Console Shop Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Der Milchbauer |  Console Shop Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 92.6% positive (190 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NMY Mixed-Reality Communication GmbH | Lance Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Der Milchbauer (2018) is 7 years older than Console Shop Simulator (2025).
- Der Milchbauer is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Console Shop Simulator (2.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Console Shop Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Der Milchbauer has no Deck rating yet.
Der Milchbauer vs Console Shop Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Der Milchbauer or Console Shop Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Der Milchbauer (2018) came out before Console Shop 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 Der Milchbauer and Console Shop Simulator similar?
- They overlap on 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.