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Review: Thrifty Business Is a Relaxed Shop Management Sim
Thrifty Business is a relaxed shop management simulation that allows players to run a thrift store without the usual stresses of retail. While it offers a cozy and colorful experience similar to Spellgarden's previous title, Sticky Business, it can become repetitive due to its hands-off gameplay loop. The game is available on PC and focuses on organization and customer satisfaction.
Gym Simulator 26 Wants To Build Your Xbox Fitness Empire
Gym Simulator 26 is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £8.39, tasking players with building and managing their own fitness empire. The game focuses on business simulation aspects like expanding facilities, purchasing equipment, and attracting members, rather than physical activity. It offers a different approach to fitness games compared to titles like Microsoft's Kinect-powered Xbox Fitness.
Cheap Car Repair is now available on Steam – welcome to the wild reality of running a car garage in a small town in 1990s Poland
Cheap Car Repair, a mechanic simulator set in 1990s Poland, is now available on Steam. Developed by Simplicity Games and co-published by PlayWay, the game challenges players to run a struggling car garage amidst economic transition, emphasizing improvisation and resourcefulness. Players must balance honesty with profit, facing consequences for their choices.
ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator Launches June 11 on Steam
Indie developer Odius and publisher Loopr Partners announced that ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator will launch on PC via Steam on June 11, 2026. The game blends stealth-action, shop management, and dark comedy, tasking players with running a zombie butcher shop by day and hunting for ingredients by night.
Starport Merchants - a space trader tycoon
Starport Merchants, a space trading tycoon game developed by a solo developer, is planned for release in 2026. The game features deep analytics and data visualization, allowing players to build an interplanetary merchant empire by brokering commodities, mining asteroids, running factories, and speculating on stocks. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Build Your Auto Empire - Real Car Market Simulator Together Announced!
Real Car Market Simulator Together, a co-op business simulation game, has been announced. Players can start with minimal resources and build a used car business by buying, repairing, and reselling vehicles. The game supports both solo and multiplayer modes, featuring negotiation mechanics and business management elements.
20 years later, the world deserves another Sid Meier's Railroads!
This article revisits the 2006 business simulation game Sid Meier's Railroads!, arguing that it deserves a modern remake. The author praises the game's blend of railroad management and competitive commerce, highlighting its unique mechanics of annexing industries, stock manipulation, and hostile takeovers. Despite its initial commercial failure and some lingering bugs, the game is lauded for its depth and potential for engaging multiplayer experiences.
Campsite Hustle! – Management Simulator gets June 2026 release — MP3s & NPCs
Red Shore Games has announced that Campsite Hustle! – Management Simulator will be released on June 2 for PC via Steam. This first-person business simulation game allows players to build and manage an outdoor store and campground, including stocking shelves, selling tickets, constructing facilities, and managing workers. The game will feature a 15% launch discount and a demo is currently available on Steam.
Campsite Hustle! – Management Simulator Launches June 2 on Steam
Red Shore Games announced that Campsite Hustle! – Management Simulator will launch on Steam for PC on June 2, 2026. This first-person business simulation game allows players to build and manage both an outdoor store and a campground, with a 15% launch discount available during the first week.
Campsite Hustle! – Management Simulator Launches June 2 on Steam
Red Shore Games announced that Campsite Hustle! – Management Simulator will launch on Steam for PC on June 2, 2026. This first-person business simulation game allows players to build and manage both an outdoor store and a campground, featuring activities like stocking shelves, constructing facilities, and managing workers. The game will be available with a 15% launch discount during its first week.
Old Market Simulator Opens Shop On Xbox, PlayStation And PC
Old Market Simulator, a business simulation game developed and published by Alcedo Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game allows players to build and manage their own marketplace, focusing on farming, crafting, and trading. It previously launched on PC with positive user reviews.
Internet Entrepreneurship Simulator Hits Steam for $3.99
Internet Entrepreneurship Simulator, a new business simulation game focused on teaching real-world business skills, has launched on Steam for $3.99 USD during its launch discount. Developed by indie developer dojidoji111, the game aims to make learning about online entrepreneurship engaging through gameplay mechanics. The affordable price point and bundle deals with the developer's other titles are intended to help it stand out in the crowded Steam marketplace.
Vending Machine Co. Conquers Steam as Indie Developer’s Greatest Victory
Rogue Duck Team's indie business simulation game, Vending Machine Co., has achieved unexpected success on Steam, becoming their highest-wishlisted release. The game features detailed management mechanics set in a Japanese cityscape and emphasizes ethical DLC practices. Separately, Crimson Desert released patch 1.04.00 with new difficulty settings and inventory improvements.
Live Through 25 Years of Gaming History in Sunset Game Shop Shayou
Sunset Game Shop Shayou, a new indie simulation game developed by Lobstudio, is now available on PC via Steam. The game tasks players with managing a Japanese retro video game store from 1985 to 2010, navigating industry shifts and the decline of physical media. It features pixel art, 8-bit sounds, and a focus on nostalgia and the evolution of gaming history.
Casino Mogul: Security Cam Chaos - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Casino Mogul: Security Cam Chaos is a casino management simulation game where players act as the owner of "The Golden Serpent Casino." The objective is to expand the casino empire by managing operations through security cameras, keeping guests happy, and controlling chaos caused by intoxicated or unhappy patrons. The game features a detailed economy system with various revenue sources and costs, including bouncer deployments and penalties for poor management.
Patent Tycoon Launches on Steam: Business Sim Makes IP Your Weapon
The business simulation game Patent Tycoon has launched on Steam, focusing on intellectual property as a core gameplay mechanic. Players develop technologies, secure patents, and engage in licensing, negotiation, and legal battles to grow their companies. The game aims to provide a unique experience by making abstract concepts like patents the primary focus, differentiating it from traditional management sims.
Alaska Gold Fever Strikes Steam as Polish Indie Team Baked Games Delivers Years-Long Passion Project
Alaska Gold Fever, a passion project from Polish indie developer Baked Games, has launched on Steam with a 20% discount earned through community engagement. The game offers a deep survival experience combined with business simulation elements, including mine expansion, motel management, and farming, set against the harsh Alaskan landscape. Baked Games is committed to transparency, actively seeking player feedback for post-launch improvements.
Unique 2018 PS4 Game Free for All for Limited Time, No PS Plus Required
Graveyard Keeper, a unique 2018 management simulation game, is available for free on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC until April 13, 2026. This promotion by developer Lazy Bear Games and publisher tinyBuild celebrates the announcement of Graveyard Keeper 2. No PlayStation Plus subscription is required to claim and play the game.
This aging trilogy is as addictive as ever, and I’m back sinking hours in 2026
The Guild 3 is a highly addictive sandbox simulation game set in the 1400s, focusing on building a dynasty through politics, business, or crime. Despite some rough edges and a history of development issues, the game offers a unique experience, with a new installment, The Guild - Europa 1410, slated for release in 2026.
Tiny Bookshop (PS5) Review: Charming Business Sim With Heart
Tiny Bookshop for PlayStation 5 is a charming business simulation game where players operate a mobile bookshop. The game features a satisfying core loop of buying and selling books, with added depth from customer recommendations and location-specific preferences. Its strengths lie in its numerous small touches, character relationships, customization options, and seasonal variety, making it a standout in the cozy game genre despite a slightly confusing user interface on consoles.
