Choose King of Retail
Choose King of Retail if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. King of Retail launched in 2022.
King of Retail vs Supermarket Simulator
King of Retail and Supermarket 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. King of Retail (2022) is 3 years older than Supermarket Simulator (2025). Supermarket Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than King of Retail (82.6% 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 Supermarket Simulator
Choose Supermarket Simulator if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.4% positive across 33,227 reviews.
Both King of Retail and Supermarket 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
 King of Retail |  Supermarket Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 25.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (783 reviews) | 92.4% positive (33,227 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Freaking Games | Nokta Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- King of Retail (2022) is 3 years older than Supermarket Simulator (2025).
- Supermarket Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than King of Retail (82.6% positive).
- Supermarket Simulator is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than King of Retail (19.99 USD vs. 25.99 USD).
- Supermarket Simulator has co-op; King of Retail does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
King of Retail vs Supermarket Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, King of Retail or Supermarket Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Supermarket Simulator scores higher (92.4% positive) than King of Retail (82.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Supermarket Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play King of Retail or Supermarket Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, King of Retail (2022) came out before Supermarket 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 King of Retail and Supermarket 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.
- Does King of Retail have multiplayer like Supermarket Simulator?
- No. Supermarket Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while King of Retail is listed as single-player only.