Choose Steamulator 2019
Choose Steamulator 2019 if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Steamulator 2019 launched in 2019.
Steamulator 2019 vs Record Shop Simulator
Steamulator 2019 and Record 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. Steamulator 2019 (2019) is 6 years older than Record Shop Simulator (2025). Record Shop Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Steamulator 2019 (47.1% 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 Record Shop Simulator
Choose Record Shop Simulator if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Record Shop Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Steamulator 2019 and Record Shop Simulator sit in 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
 Steamulator 2019 |  Record Shop Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.1% positive (17 reviews) | 69.6% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mutant Entertainment Studios | Octane Owl |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Steamulator 2019 (2019) is 6 years older than Record Shop Simulator (2025).
- Record Shop Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Steamulator 2019 (47.1% positive).
- Steamulator 2019 is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Record Shop Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Record Shop Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Steamulator 2019 has no Deck rating yet.
Steamulator 2019 vs Record Shop Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Steamulator 2019 or Record Shop Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Steamulator 2019 (2019) came out before Record 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 Steamulator 2019 and Record 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.