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TCG Card Shop Simulator

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.

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperOPNeon Games
PublisherOPNeon Games
Release DateSep 15, 2024
$19.99
Peak Players53.3K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Early Access
Early Access
Simulation
AI Review Summary

TCG Card Shop Simulator is a highly addictive management experience that captures the specific culture of trading card games, from the excitement of opening boosters to the challenge of managing 'smelly' customers. While it offers a deeply satisfying gameplay loop for fans of the genre, it currently faces common Early Access hurdles such as AI pathfinding bugs and a mid-game progression that can feel overly grindy.

Pros

  • Highly addictive and satisfying core gameplay loop that keeps players engaged for dozens of hours.95%
  • Impressive attention to realism regarding TCG shop ownership, including booster prices and customer archetypes.90%
  • Excellent price-to-value ratio with high replayability for management sim enthusiasts.85%
  • Active development cycle with frequent updates and fresh content additions.80%
  • Fulfilling progression system that provides a relaxing and 'itch-scratching' experience.75%

Cons

  • Technical instability including random crashes and bugs that can break save files after updates.80%
  • Frustrating worker AI that often stocks items on the wrong shelves or gets stuck.75%
  • Progression pacing slows down significantly after the early game, leading to repetitive grinding.70%
  • Subpar controller support makes navigation difficult for non-mouse and keyboard users.60%
  • Lack of protective mechanics to prevent customers from taking high-value cards before they are priced.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game features a humorous but realistic mechanic involving 'smelly customers' that requires shop ventilation.
  • Currently in Early Access with a strong community desire for future multiplayer or co-op support.
  • Significant viral traction noted through mentions of popular content creators like CaseOh.
Confidence: 57%
Based on the 196 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 10, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
5.4K
Peak · last 90 days
5.7K
All-time peak
53.3K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$7.79since Jan 8, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
94%
All-time positive
97%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews49.3K
Positive: 47.6K (97%)Negative: 1.7K (3%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

44h

Avg Playtime at Review

69%

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