Best Shop Keeper Games on Steam
Steam currently has 37 Shop Keeper games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Shop Keeper game rankings were last updated on 12/10/2024.
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1. TCG Card Shop Simulator
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.
TCG Card Shop Simulator holds the #1 spot for "best Shop Keeper game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,017 positive reviews and 756 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TCG Card Shop Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2024 |
| Developer | OPNeon Games |
| Publisher | OPNeon Games |
| Steam App Id | 3070070 |
2. Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Shop Keeper games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,830 positive reviews and 280 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2010 |
| Developer | EasyGameStation |
| Publisher | Carpe Fulgur LLC |
| Steam App Id | 70400 |
3. Final Profit: A Shop RPG
FINAL PROFIT is a story driven shop-sim RPG. Gather products and find customers. Spend your hard-earned profits on upgrades and investments. Make far-reaching choices as you expand your business. And explore a world full of secrets on your quest to defeat capitalism by becoming the best at it!
Final Profit: A Shop RPG has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Shop Keeper games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 474 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2023 |
| Developer | Brent Arnold |
| Publisher | Brent Arnold |
| Steam App Id | 1705140 |
4. Dealer's Life
Live the ultimate pawn shop experience in this funny retro style tycoon game!
Dealer's Life has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Shop Keeper games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,150 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dealer's Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2019 |
| Developer | Abyte Entertainment |
| Publisher | Abyte Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 982270 |
5. Retail Company Simulator
Run your retail company. Sign contracts with leading brands, order new products, meet customer needs, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Hire new workers, expand your store, and enjoy the growth of your retail company.
Retail Company Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Shop Keeper games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 405 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Retail Company Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.39 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2024 |
| Franchise | Business Tycoon |
| Developer | Business Tycoon |
| Publisher | Business Tycoon |
| Steam App Id | 3089130 |
6. King of Retail
The store is your kingdom! Expand your humble boutique into a thriving business: hire the right staff, decorate your displays, and lure in customers. Even your wildest ideas can turn a profit. Why not start a business that sells only white T-shirts and ketchup? PCs and beans? Your rule, your rules!
King of Retail has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Shop Keeper games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,073 positive reviews and 412 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $25.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play King of Retail on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $25.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Iceberg |
| Developer | Freaking Games |
| Publisher | Iceberg Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 968250 |
7. Winkeltje: The Little Shop
Winkeltje: The Little Shop is all about building, decorating, and running your own old-world fantasy shop. Buy low, sell high - from nails and apples to swords and alchemic love potions. Impress your customers, craft items, and be the master of your very own shop.
Winkeltje: The Little Shop has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Shop Keeper games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,476 positive reviews and 182 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Saleblazers
How long can you survive on a hostile island as a humble shopkeeper? Live off the land, build a cozy shop, and defend against nightly horrors in this unique adventure and shop simulator for 1-8 players.
Saleblazers has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Shop Keeper games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 733 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Saleblazers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2023 |
| Developer | Airstrafe Interactive |
| Publisher | Airstrafe Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1419850 |
9. Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage
Experience the daily life of a shopkeeper! Clean and decorate the place, pay taxes, gather resources and craft products that can be sold for maximum profits! Explore the world, hunt, and cultivate the land! Own the best shop in the region and save your father from the wrath of the King!
Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Shop Keeper games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/1/2024 |
| Developer | Unbossed Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2261350 |
10. Retail Company Simulator: Prologue
Run your retail company in this free prologue version of the game. Sign contracts with leading brands, order new products, meet customer needs, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Hire new workers, expand your store, and enjoy the growth of your retail company.
Retail Company Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Shop Keeper games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 479 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Retail Company Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Business Tycoon |
| Developer | Business Tycoon |
| Publisher | Business Tycoon |
| Steam App Id | 3089150 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 4,309 | 9/15/2024 | 96 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 9/10/2010 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 3/6/2023 | 88 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/31/2019 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 8/6/2024 | 87 | $8.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 9/14/2022 | 85 | $25.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 4/22/2022 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 9/29/2023 | 84 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 10/1/2024 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 7/19/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/30/2022 | 83 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 165 | 2/15/2022 | 82 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 11/6/2024 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/22/2022 | 78 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/14/2022 | 77 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,598 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/27/2024 | 77 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/15/2024 | 76 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/22/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/9/2024 | 71 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). TCG Card Shop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Final Profit: A Shop RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Dealer's Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Retail Company Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). King of Retail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Winkeltje: The Little Shop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Saleblazers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Retail Company Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.