One of the great things about the video game industry is its variety.

There is a whole bunch of different genres in the gaming landscape.

One of the most underrated ones is the shop simulator genre.

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Business simulators are a niche genre of gaming with a dedicated fanbase.

As the name suggests, you own and run a shop in these games.

It’s a simple concept, but the most creative developers add extra elements to boost the fun.

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These additional things are what separate the mediocre titles from the best.

The following ones are in the latter group.

However, since then, several other store management games have been released.

Two customers browsing fully-stocked shelves in Supermarket Simulator.

So, we’ve returned to the piece to add them.

So, it’s everyday items that you are selling in this one.

Therefore, you basically do everything in this game.

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This means not only do you sell things, but you also buy items to sell.

This is a major part of the experience, as the game is all about negotiations.

This will be easier or harder depending on who’s visiting your shop.

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After all, there are multiple different personality types you have to deal with.

So, it really tests your ability as a salesperson.

With this game, however, you get to actually fire off the place.

Eight people sit at tables while playing cards from TCG Card Shop Simulator.

This makes it different from most other shop management games.

The idea is that if you do well running the place, you get to inherit it.

So, making the business profitable is your ultimate goal.

Shop Manager Video Game Tycoon screenshot of a person walking past shelves that contain computers and monitors.

This can be accomplished by investing in advertising, pricing your items well, and keeping your customers happy.

In fact, you play as one of these adorable and customizable characters.

Not only do you get a sweet creature to control, but you also inherit a farm.

Garden Paws screenshot of two animals (a bear and a badger) at a stall making a sale.

To build it and the surrounding town up, you need money.

And you get coins in this game by running a store.

You don’t spend all your time behind a counter, though.

King Of Retail screenshot of a store containing a bunch of shirts and shoes.

There are also plenty of interesting places to explore, such as various dungeons.

While roaming, you could find interesting things to sell.

So, Garden Paws is really several genres mixed into one.

Potion Craft Alchemist Simulator screenshot of a bunch of a vials and flasks filled with colorful liquid.

10King Of Retail

There is an impressive amount of depth in King Of Retail.

In fact, it’s one of the most involved shop simulators ever.

This is because you are able to do pretty much everything, from working the counter to managing staff.

Weapon Shop Fantasy screenshot of a menu of skills.

So, you’ve got the option to really make a store that suits you.

Running a store you love isn’t the only goal, though.

You’re also encouraged to build up your retail empire and essentially become the title of the game.

Shoppe Keep 2 screenshot of a shop containing multiple desks and shelves.

The game simply looks beautiful.

Thankfully, there’s plenty of substance to go with that style.

Experimentation is encouraged, so you’re able to create some very original concoctions.

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8Weapon Shop Fantasy

Weapon Shop Fantasy is a mix between a shop simulator and an RPG.

Much of the game revolves around crafting different types of weapons to put up for sale.

However, to make the best items, you need the right materials.

Potion Party screenshot of a store containing a bunch of customers and potions being made.

Thankfully, it’s not just up toyou to go out hunting.

you might hire staff members to go on adventures for you.

In fact, the staff management system is one of the most substantial parts of the game.

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Your workers can improve their abilities or develop new ones under your leadership.

7Shoppe Keep 2

In Shoppe Keep 2, you’re not just in charge of your inventory.

There’s always money to be made.

Speaking of stock, you get much of it by ordering from suppliers.

But to acquire a lot of the more expensive items, you must complete dangerous missions.

6Potion Party

Potion Party offers something that most shop management games don’t - multiplayer.

Regardless of how many of you are playing, your goal is to run a potion shop.

And you’ve got a range of equipment and ingredients to make what the customers want.