Hayo and the Emporium (2025)

Developer: Catdoors
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 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 gentle, low-stress management simulation where you run a cozy shop as a cute fox.

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What players say

Players compare it to Luck Be a Landlord with a cuter, anime-themed coat. The deckbuilding offers satisfying synergies, but many say success depends heavily on luck and the game feels shallow once you find a winning strategy.

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