Make, Sell, Repeat: 10 Cozy Shop Management Games You’ll Love
Looking for a cozy game where you can run your own little shop? Whether you’re baking treats, brewing potions or selling handmade goods, there’s something special about managing your own space.
In these games you’ll decorate, customise, build relationships and grow your business from the ground up. From cafés to sticker shops, if you love juggling orders and chatting with quirky townsfolk, you’re in for a treat with these 10 cozy shop management games.
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Mineko’s Night Market
Developer Image: Meowza Games
Available on: PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation
Amazon* Physical Copies: Nintendo Switch, PS5
Cost: €19.99
Step into the shoes of Mineko, a curious girl who arrives at a whimsical Japanese-inspired island. Here, you'll manage a bustling night market, craft quirky items, and befriend a multitude of cats. The game beautifully combines exploration, crafting, and social interactions, all wrapped up in a charming narrative about friendship and community.
Related: Looking for more on Mineko’s Night Market?
Check out my full review here!
Minami Lane
Developer Image: Doot, Blibloop
Available on: Steam
Cost: €4.99
In Minami Lane, you take on the role of a shopkeeper in a quaint, picturesque town. Customise your shop, curate unique products, and build relationships with the colourful townsfolk. The game offers a relaxing atmosphere, allowing you to experience the joys of running a small business while becoming an integral part of the community.
Related: Want to know more about Minami Lane before playing?
Check out my full review here!
Bear and Breakfast
Developer Image: Gummy Cat
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation
Amazon* Physical Copies: Nintendo Switch
Cost: €19.99
In this charming management adventure, you play as Hank, a well meaning bear who decides to open a bed and breakfast in the woods. Renovate and decorate your B&Bs, cater to the needs of your guests, and uncover the mysteries lurking in the forest. It's a delightful mix of creativity, strategy, and exploration.
SpiritTea
Developer Image: Cheesemaster Games
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox
Amazon* Physical Copies: Nintendo Switch
Cost: €19.99 or included on Xbox Gamepass
Spirittea invites you to a rural town where spirits roam. After drinking from a mysterious teapot, you gain the ability to see these spirits and decide to manage an old bathhouse to help them relax. Balance your time between tending to the bathhouse, interacting with locals, and uncovering the stories of the spirits. It's a heartwarming blend of life simulation and supernatural elements.
Related: Want to know more about SpiritTea?
Check out my full review here!
Rolling Hills Make Sushi Make Friends
Developer Image: Catch and Release LLC
Cost: €14.99 or Included in Xbox Gamepass
Become a robot chef in Rolling Hills, where you serve delectable sushi to a friendly community. Purchase fresh ingredients, enhance your restaurant, and build relationships with your neighbours. The game combines restaurant management with social simulation, offering a delightful experience as you perfect your culinary skills and become a beloved part of the town.
Related: Fancy running your own Sushi Restaurant?
Check out my full Rolling Hills: Make Sushi Make Friends here!
Sticky Business
Developer Image: Spellgarden Games
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
Cost: €9.99
Become your own boss by creating a sticker printing company in the management simulation Sticky Business. Create original sticker designs with over 100 elements to delight customers, post them on your website, print and pack your orders before the day ends to earn money to buy new design elements, treats for your customers and make more stickers!
Related: Want to start getting creative?
Check out my full Sticky Business Review here!
Magical Delicacy
Developer Image: Skaule
Available on: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Xbox Gamepass
Cost: €24.99
Play as Flora, a young witch who sets up a magical delicacy shop in the enchanting town of Grat. Gather mystical ingredients, concoct potions and dishes, and fulfil the unique requests of the townspeople. As you explore the town's nooks and crannies, you'll uncover secrets and forge meaningful connections. The game's pixel art and soothing soundtrack create a truly immersive experience.
Related: Looking for more on Magical Delicacy?
Check out my full review here!
Lemon Cake
Developer Image: Cozy Bee Games
Available on: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation
Amazon* Physical Copies: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X
Cost: €12.99
Create cakes, sweets and pastries as you restore an abandoned bakery to serve to customers in your shop. Grow your own vegetables and manage your daily menu as you juggle serving your customers with taking care of your animals and vegetables in your greenhouse.
Cat Cafe Manager
Developer Image: Roost Games
Available on: PC, Nintendo Switch
Cost: €19.99
Rebuild your Grandmother’s cat cafe in a sleepy village by renovating, decorating and expanding it as you befriend a variety of cats to eventually adopt and live in your cafe. Manage the day to day of the cafe and chat with the locals to uncover the mysteries of the town.
Potion Craft
Developer Image: niceplay games
Available on: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation
Cost: €19.99
Run your own alchemist’s shop where you create new recipes, attract customers and experiment with ingredients in any way you like with an physically interactive mechanic to stiring, grinding and brewing your ingredients as you help the townsfolk and travelling merchants.
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