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Airport X-Ray SimulatorVSMall Simulator

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Airport X-Ray Simulator

Airport X-Ray Simulator

CasualIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
64Popularity
19Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈23d
$12.99
Buy Now
VS
Mall Simulator

Mall Simulator

CasualIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
70Popularity
28Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈34d
-30% $9.79
Buy Now

Winner

Mall Simulator wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

2
Airport X-Ray Simulator
2 of 14 metrics
Mall Simulator
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.99 -
$9.79 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.74 Wins
$11.19 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-30% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
43 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.1% positive -
86% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
240 -
2.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
197 -
2.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
43 Wins
397 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
145 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
70 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
20 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2024 -
Nov 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAirport X-Ray Simulator

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeMall Simulator

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Airport X-Ray Simulator
Mall Simulator

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Airport X-Ray Simulator

Airport X-Ray Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.99Buy Now
Mall Simulator

Mall Simulator

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -30% $9.79Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +34% $13.08View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Airport X-Ray Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (240 reviews) — mostly positive
240 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$12.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-90% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Mall Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (2,829 reviews) — very positive reception
2,829 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.79 — very accessible price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAirport X-Ray SimulatorMall Simulator
Release Date
December 12, 2024
November 3, 2025
Developers
Rainbow Lab
F13 Games
Publishers
Rainbow Lab
F13 Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
70

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Airport X-Ray Simulator

No PC requirements data available

Mall Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows (64-bit) 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660S, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, 6 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Airport X-Ray Simulator or Mall Simulator?

Mall Simulator won the comparison against Airport X-Ray Simulator based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Airport X-Ray Simulator worth buying over Mall Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Mall Simulator won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Mall Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC

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