Art Shop Simulator (2025)

Developer: Lovheim Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 101 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A laid-back first-person experience where you run an art shop, crafting paintings and managing inventory at your own pace.

chillcreativerelaxingfirst-personfamily-friendlyresource management

What players say

Players enjoy the creative freedom of importing or drawing their own art to sell, and the addition of a pet and auction events adds charm. However, many note the game feels bare bones, lacking content and brush options like pen pressure, players split on whether updates will fill it out.

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