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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Liquor Store Simulator

Liquor Store Simulator

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
68Popularity
22Value
79
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 36 days
−50% $5.99
Buy Now
VS
Returns Outlet Simulator

Returns Outlet Simulator

CasualSimulationEarly Access
Quality
76Popularity
23Value
80
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 188 days
−20% $7.99
Buy Now

Winner

Returns Outlet Simulator wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Liquor Store Simulator
5 of 13 metrics
Returns Outlet Simulator
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison — winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.61 Wins
$7.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 Wins
$7.99 -
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
-20% -
Sales Frequency
31 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
86.1% positive -
96% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
519 -
745 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
447 -
715 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
72 -
30 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
26 -
144 Wins
Steam Recommendations
521 -
739 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
17 languages -
21 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2025 -
Aug 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLiquor Store Simulator

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

MaybeReturns Outlet Simulator

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends — same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Liquor Store Simulator
Returns Outlet 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

Liquor Store Simulator

Liquor Store Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam −50% $5.99Buy Now
Returns Outlet Simulator

Returns Outlet Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam −20% $7.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Liquor Store Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (519 reviews) — very positive reception
519 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.61 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.40)

Popularity

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

+20% player growth
30 concurrent players — niche audience

Returns Outlet Simulator

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

96% positive (741 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
741 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.99 — very accessible price
20% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +52%
157 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLiquor Store SimulatorReturns Outlet Simulator
Release Date
May 2, 2025
August 15, 2025
Developers
Tovarishch Games
Twisted Twice Games
Publishers
PlayWay S.A.
Twisted Twice Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
31

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Liquor Store Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit or newer
  • Processor: Intel® i5-8700k / AMD Ryzen 7 1700X equivalent or greater
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX 580 8GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Returns Outlet Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WIndows 10
  • Processor: Core i3 3.1 GHz or AMD Phenom II X3 2.8 GHz
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 1050Ti
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Liquor Store Simulator or Returns Outlet Simulator?

Returns Outlet 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 Returns Outlet Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Returns Outlet 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. Returns Outlet Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 28, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC

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