I’m having trouble finding games where the main focus is running a shop without any combat or roaming around a big world. I really enjoyed TCG Card Shop Simulator because it’s just about managing the shop and interacting with customers. I’m looking for similar games where you mostly stay in your shop, sell things, and maybe craft or customize without intense action or exploring. Any recommendations?
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If you’re open to something a bit different, Life is Strange: Wavelengths lets you run a vinyl shop and even a radio station. It’s chill and centered around your shop vibe with minimal outside distractions.
You might want to check out Potion Craft. It’s kind of the gold standard for shop sims right now. You play as an alchemist mixing ingredients in a cauldron and discovering new potions. Plus, you manage your garden and chat with customers who have stories about the outside world, but mostly you stay rooted in your workshop.
Cafe Sim is pretty relaxed too. You run a café, serve customers, and there are some light activities you can mess with for fun, but mostly it’s about keeping your little business going without stress.
Here’s a quick list of some games that fit your vibe: Good Pizza Great Pizza, Coffee Talk, Cat Cafe Manager, VA-11 Hall-A, and Galaxy Burger. All of these are pretty laid back, focused on running a shop or café, and have story or interaction elements but avoid combat or open-world rushing around.
Tavern Manager Simulator is a solid pick — you run a medieval tavern. There’s a little world to peek at, but no combat. Also, Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator is pretty similar in vibe to TCG Simulator, where you manage and grow your fast food joint without crazy action.
Yeah, I actually like Potion Craft a lot, but I also heard Potionomics is pretty neat too!