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Leafy Corner announced for Nintendo Switch
Fireline Games announced that its cozy shop management game, Leafy Corner, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 30. Players will manage a plant store, growing and selling over 100 unique plant species while customizing their shop and character.
Leafy Corner launches July 30
The cozy shop management game Leafy Corner is set to launch on July 30 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Fireline Games, the game allows players to grow, sell, and care for over 100 unique houseplants, decorate their shop, and fulfill customer orders.
ReStory launches this summer
ReStory, a simulation game where players run an electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan, is set to launch for PC via Steam this summer. A demo is currently available as part of Steam Next Fest, featuring new gadgets like the Atari Lynx and customization tools. The game combines tactile repair mechanics with shop management and a branching narrative influenced by customer stories.
Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator – Akihabara Launches in Early Access on June 8
Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator – Akihabara has launched in Early Access on PC via Steam on June 8, 2026. The game combines shop management, capsule toy collecting, and gacha mechanics, set in a stylized Akihabara district. The Early Access version includes expanded systems, full localization in 26 languages, and features like a Robot Fight Club and a luck-boosting Maneki-Neko system.
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.
Picker Magnate Simulator Announced for PC - A Junk Dealer Life Sim Coming Q4 2026
Indie developer S-Grade Games has announced Picker Magnate Simulator, a life simulation game where players build a resale empire from scratch. The game, featuring shop management, crafting, and RPG progression, is planned for release in Q4 2026 for Windows and Linux.
Moonlighter 2 The Endless Vault Gets Adorable Blob-Life Balance Update | Invision Game Community
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has received its second major content update, the Blob-Life Balance update, introducing companion Bloblets, shop upgrades, new weapons with a poison damage path, and a Very Hard difficulty mode. This update continues the game's Early Access journey, with a full launch planned for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch later this year.
Build Your Dream Boutique! Tiny Shop Playtest Live Now
Scoreboard Games has launched an open playtest for their upcoming shop-building simulation game, Tiny Shop: Make It Cozy. The playtest, available on PC via Steam, features early access to the flower shop and bakery specializations. The full game promises four shop types, dynamic day-night cycles, and extensive customization options.
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon Launching April 30
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon, a 2D side-scrolling title from Art Thieves and Gamersky Games, is set to release on Steam on April 30. The game combines stealth heist gameplay with shop management, allowing players to control Vyke the Goblin as he aims to become a black market tycoon. Game Producer Lindro Zhang expressed the team's dedication to polishing the game over two years of development.
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon Launches April 30 on Steam
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon is set to launch on April 30, 2026, for PC via Steam. Developed by Art Thieves and co-published by Gamersky Games, the 2D side-scroller combines stealth heist gameplay with shop management and Metroidvania progression. Players control Vyke, a goblin thief who steals loot at night and sells it during the day, utilizing various stealth tools and talent trees. The game also features shopkeeping mechanics, employee recruitment, and franchise expansion as Vyke rises to become a black market tycoon.
ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator Serves Up First 10-Minute Gameplay Reveal
Indie developer Odius and publisher Loopr Partners have released the first 10-minute gameplay video for ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator. The game combines stealth-action with shop management, tasking players with operating a butcher shop by day and hunting for ingredients by night in a haunted Louisiana town.
Trash Goblin Review | NoobFeed
Trash Goblin is a fun shop management and puzzle game that is currently in Early Access. While it needs improvements in inventory management and tracking, the game offers a stress-free experience.
Trash Goblin Review | NoobFeed
Trash Goblin is a fun and stress-free Early Access game that blends shop management with simple puzzle-solving. While it requires further work on inventory and contact accuracy, the core experience is already enjoyable on Xbox Series X.
Announcing Inventor Simulator - Invent, Craft, Sell, Automate, Upgrade
Inventor Simulator is a new crafting, shop management, and automation game where players invent, craft, and sell items to customers. The game features a dynamic crafting system based on component attributes, a detailed pricing model, and lighter automation mechanics compared to traditional automation titles. Players can research new inventions and components to improve profit margins and integrate their supply chain.
Dungeon Bodega Simulator Released on Steam
Dungeon Bodega Simulator, a cozy fantasy shop game developed by Harrison under the Alien Fruit Games label, has been released on PC via Steam. The game, which features a 3-4 hour main story, allows players to run their own shop, grow crops, brew potions, forge weapons, and solve a dungeon mystery. Harrison, who was previously laid off from Xbox, developed the game as a solo project with contributions from several collaborators.
TCG Card Shop Simulator Update Adds Tournament Mode and Camera Feature
TCG Card Shop Simulator has released a major update adding a tournament mode where NPC customers can compete, alongside a new Camera Mode for capturing in-game moments. The game, available on Steam and Xbox Game Pass, has sold over 3 million copies and is currently discounted on Steam as part of the Spring Sale.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is now in Early Access, offering a 3D isometric take on the shop management and dungeon crawling loop of its predecessor. Developed by Digital Sun, the game features roguelike elements in its dungeons and a shop system for selling salvaged loot. While the core gameplay is satisfying and more refined than the original, players may encounter performance issues and some underdeveloped features due to its early access state.
Devlog - Shop Crush - Psychological Horror Thrift Sim with Literal Illusions [Demo Soon]
Shop Crush is a hybrid visual novel and shop management game featuring psychological horror elements and literal illusions. Players manage a shop, deciphering customer profiles and their obsessions through tactical trading and narrative exploration. A Steam demo is planned for release in the coming months, with the game aiming for a 2000s-inspired visual style.
