Mall Simulator (2025)

Developer: F13 Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 3,124 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A laid-back, first-person sandbox where you build and run a variety of shops at your own pace.

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What players say

Players say Mall Simulator was abandoned by its developer shortly after its December 2025 update, with no further patches or communication. The game is playable but bare bones, relying on store assets, and the screenshots on the store page do not match the actual game. Those who played it enjoy its core loop, but nearly every review warns against buying it in the current state.

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