Underplayed Gems

Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator (2022)

Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator cover
Developer
Henry's House, Oscar Brittain, Rob Gross
Publisher
Akupara Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.6 of 5, 478 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Managing a seaside card shop feels like a chill, colorful routine of buying, selling, and collecting while chatting with quirky customers.

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What players say

Players praise the card art and the satisfying loop of buying and selling, but say the story ends abruptly and the game feels unfinished. Opinions split on the shop mechanics: some find them fun and relaxing, others say they are shallow, repetitive, and frustrate with a reputation system that punishes too harshly. Most agree it is not worth the full price.

Screenshots

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