# Games like Pub Sim

> The closest matches to Pub Sim: Vending Machine Business Simulator, Laundromat Simulator, Gaming Cafe Simulator, Bank Simulator, and Liquor Store Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Vending Machine Business Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2998750/vending-machine-business-simulator) — Shares business management and shop management with Pub Sim. 113 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2998750/)
2. [Laundromat Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3169070/laundromat-simulator) — Also Trading and Capitalism, like Pub Sim. 75 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3169070/)
3. [Gaming Cafe Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2978540/gaming-cafe-simulator) — Also Inventory Management and Time Management, like Pub Sim. 161 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2978540/)
4. [Bank Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3355800/bank-simulator) — Shares business management and economy management with Pub Sim. 144 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3355800/)
5. [Liquor Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3124550/liquor-store-simulator) — Shares shop management and economy management with Pub Sim. 195 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3124550/)
6. [Hydroponics Farm & Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3152540/hydroponics-farm-store-simulator) — Also Capitalism and Time Management, like Pub Sim. 105 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3152540/)
7. [Junkyard Builder](https://imho.run/games/3339330/junkyard-builder) — Shares shop management and simulation with Pub Sim. 87 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3339330/)
8. [Aquatic Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3073580/aquatic-store-simulator) — A frequent pick in Pub Sim players' libraries, and another Indie. 61 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3073580/)
9. [Pawnbroker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3997360/pawnbroker-simulator) — Also Time Management and Economy, like Pub Sim. 114 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3997360/)
10. [Office Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3399040/office-simulator) — Shares business management and economy management with Pub Sim. 58 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3399040/)
11. [Ranch Farm and Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3706960/ranch-farm-and-store-simulator) — Shares shop management and economy management with Pub Sim. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3706960/)
12. [Cafe Business Manager](https://imho.run/games/4026480/cafe-business-manager) — Shares business management and economy management with Pub Sim. 57 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4026480/)
13. [Tobacco Shop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3211680/tobacco-shop-simulator) — Shares shop management and inventory management with Pub Sim. 245 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3211680/)
14. [Cinema Simulator 2025](https://imho.run/games/3098070/cinema-simulator-2025) — Shares business management and simulation with Pub Sim. 219 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3098070/)
15. [Retail Company Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3089130/retail-company-simulator) — Also Capitalism and Economy, like Pub Sim. 194 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3089130/)
16. [Motel Manager Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2594540/motel-manager-simulator) — Also Trading and Economy, like Pub Sim. 874 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2594540/)
17. [Hotel Owner Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3158480/hotel-owner-simulator) — Shares business management and simulation with Pub Sim. 51 Steam reviews, 53% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3158480/)
18. [Candy & Toys Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3013700/candy-toys-store-simulator) — Shares shop management and economy management with Pub Sim. 95 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3013700/)
19. [Wrap House Simulator🌯](https://imho.run/games/3533100/wrap-house-simulator) — Shares simulation and mission based progression with Pub Sim. 608 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3533100/)
20. [Clothing Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2923390/clothing-store-simulator) — Shares shop management and inventory management with Pub Sim. 449 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923390/)
21. [TCG Card Shop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3070070/tcg-card-shop-simulator) — A frequent pick in Pub Sim players' libraries, and another Simulation. 50,612 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3070070/)
22. [Parisian Bistro Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3058360/parisian-bistro-simulator) — A frequent pick in Pub Sim players' libraries, and another Strategy. 693 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3058360/)
23. [Sunset Motel](https://imho.run/games/2616140/sunset-motel) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Pub Sim. 341 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2616140/)
24. [Weed Supermarket Simulator](https://imho.run/games/4156580/weed-supermarket-simulator) — Shares shop management and economy management with Pub Sim. 95 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4156580/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3010520&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3010520&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3010520&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3010520
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3010520
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Pub Sim

You've just bought your first Pub. First steps are to clean it, stock it, set your markup and let in the Patrons. Keep the drinks flowing and try not to shortchange anyone! If you keep it going long enough you might just earn enough to spruce up the place, hire staff and expand the premises.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3010520
- **Developer:** 1st impact games
- **Publisher:** 1st impact games
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Mar 31, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3010520/pub-sim)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3010520&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010520/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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