I’m trying to find games where you can manage your own shop and mostly stay put without having to do combat or explore a big world. I really enjoyed TCG Card Shop Simulator and want similar games where the main focus is running a shop and interacting with customers while staying mostly in one place. Any suggestions?
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Cafe Sim is another laid-back option where you run a cafe at your own pace. There are some optional side activities for fun, but mostly it’s about brewing drinks and chatting with customers in your shop.
You might also want to look at Tavern Manager Simulator where you run a medieval tavern—no combat, just managing the business and occasional world stuff. Or Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator, which is kinda like TCG Card Shop Simulator but with food and expansion mechanics.
Potion Craft is a top choice for feeling like a real shopkeeper. You brew potions by mixing ingredients, experiment with recipes, and interact with customers who share stories while you manage everything from your cauldron to your garden and basement supplies.
If you want something different, try Life is Strange Wavelengths. You run a vinyl shop and even manage a little radio station. It’s not exactly what you asked for but it keeps you mostly in one spot and has that chill shop management feel.
Some other cool shop sims to try include Good Pizza Great Pizza, Coffee Talk, Cat Cafe Manager, VA-11 Hall-A (a cyberpunk bartender game), and Galaxy Burger. They mix simple shop mechanics with cozy vibes and minimal running around.
I agree, Potion Craft has a nice vibe. I also heard Potionomics is another fun simulator in that style worth checking out.