Liquor Store Simulator vs Retail Company Simulator
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Retail Company Simulator wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Retail Company Simulator is $1.11 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Liquor Store Simulator | Retail Company Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 60 |
| Quality | 69 | 72 |
| Value | 76 | 74 |
| Popularity | 23 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $1.58 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.7% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 19 | 8 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Liquor Store Simulator | Retail Company Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 2, 2025 | August 6, 2024 |
| Developers | Tovarishch Games | Business Tycoon |
| Publishers | PlayWay S.A. | Business Tycoon |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit or newer | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® i5-8700k / AMD Ryzen 7 1700X equivalent or greater | Intel Core i5-11400F | AMD Ryzen 5 5600x |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX 580 8GB or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon R9-290X |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 3200 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Liquor Store Simulator or Retail Company Simulator?
Retail Company Simulator won the comparison against Liquor Store 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 Liquor Store Simulator worth buying over Retail Company Simulator?
Based on the metrics, Retail Company 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. Liquor Store Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC