Underplayed Gems

Shop Manager : Video Game Tycoon (2019)

Shop Manager : Video Game Tycoon cover
Developer
Faritengames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 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

It feels like a relaxed yet strategic shop management sim where you juggle stocking, pricing, and competing while receiving weekly uncle advice.

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What players say

Players are split on this shop management sim. Some find it addictive and enjoy juggling the store, family, and game development, while others find it tedious and underdeveloped. A common complaint is the heavy text-based tutorial and repetitive clicking, though the concept gets praise.

Screenshots

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