Rental Store Simulator (2025)

Developer: Valance Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.7 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

Running a retro video rental store at a peaceful pace, managing inventory and keeping things clean with a nostalgic 90s aesthetic.

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What players say

Players praise the nostalgic trip of running a video rental store and find the management loop relaxing and satisfying. However, many note significant bugs and glitches, with some saying the game feels unfinished. Players are split on performance: some find it graphically demanding despite simple visuals.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.