Bookshop Simulator

I played 21 hours in a world where the NPCs had apparently sold their souls. Honestly, my biggest problem with this game is the customers’ shopping baskets. They make absolutely no sense. They walk into the shop, pick up a few things, and calmly stand in line without the slightest sign of impatience or personality. But the worst part is what they actually buy. They’ll proudly show me their “finds” only to have four copies of the exact same board game, three copies of the same book, or several items bought in duplicate or triplicate. Their purchases are just completely absurd. And after a while, you stop seeing a customer and start seeing the algorithm behind the customer. There’s no sense of intention behind what they’re doing. Just a lifeless NPC following a shopping routine with a dead look in their eyes. And for me, that completely breaks the illusion. I don’t need a simulator to be perfectly realistic. I can happily accept simplified systems and NPCs. But I need to be able to believe that there is actually a person behind the character. I need their actions to have some kind of logic or intention, even if the game is simplifying everything. Here, I never believed it. I …

This is such a cute and cozy little game. And the titles are such a hoot, I love them! Ego and Bigotry is one that made me literally laugh out loud.

I work in libraries, live in bookstores. Basically, this is just Ideal-Life simulator for me. It's pretty awesome

Love the cute references on the titles. It's a cute addition to the simulator game line up. It runs and plays about the same as the rest but with a cozy atmosphere for the book lovers out there. I hope to see more titles in the future!

I have been playing this game for quite a while now. I am just now almost finished upgrading my last location. I must say, this is a nice relaxing game if you love management style games. One thing I think would make it even better, is maybe a sort of customer review system. So you could check on things that you could possibly do better. Another thing I would suggest is some sort of calendar with possible events. Maybe holidays or something that would elevate certain book genre sales. Then the player would have to make sure that particular genre was in stock. A couple of minor things I could suggest: - more or certain genres (mystery, children's) -expand cafe more for more player experience This game is very fun though and I do recommend.

A cozy little bookshop experience 📚☕ Bookshop Simulator is a wonderfully chill game where there’s no pressure, no angry customers, and no constant rush to keep everything perfectly stocked. Run out of books? No big deal. Take your time, enjoy the atmosphere, and build your shop however you like. The game is very sandbox-focused, giving you the freedom to expand when you feel like it, stock whatever books you want, and progress entirely at your own pace. There’s no real way to “lose” as long as you keep your shop profitable, which makes it perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing experience rather than a stressful management sim. At the end of the day, it’s all about making your little bookstore your own, watching it grow, and enjoying the cozy vibes. And whatever you do… don’t forget to pet your pet. 🐾❤️ If you’re looking for a relaxing game you can pick up, play at your own pace, and simply enjoy without the usual stress of management sims, I can absolutely recommend giving Bookshop Simulator a try. It’s cozy, charming, and a great little game to unwind with. 📚✨