Anime Shop Simulator ✨

Released Sep 2026

Manage your own anime shop 🎌. Play solo or team up with friends 🤝 in 4-player co-op mode to grow your business 📈 Stock shelves with manga, figures, and collectible cards in this immersive first-person game 🕹️.

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

Anime Shop Simulator officially launched on September 11, 2026. Developer One More Time had built community momentum through a public demo (released February 19, 2026) and several preview posts before formally announcing the September 11 release date on August 6, 2026. Two DLC items — a "Naughty Shelf Pack" and a "Supporter Pack" — both launched on the same day as the base game and appear to be cosmetic or supporter-tier extras. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store. The launch did not go entirely smoothly: the developer acknowledged bugs, co-op issues, and balance problems, and has already shipped two hotfix patches (on September 11 and September 12, 2026). In the September 12 post, they stated "more patches are already in the works" and confirmed they are continuing to work through player feedback. However, these communications focus on fixing launch issues rather than announcing new content or a post-launch roadmap. The game is only one day old as of this assessment. The developer has not announced any specific future content (expansions, named DLC, or a content roadmap), nor have they stated the game is a finished, no-further-updates product. There is simply not yet enough post-launch history to determine what ongoing support will look like beyond bug fixes.

Evidence

Official launch announcement: game released on September 11, 2026.

news post · Sep 11, 2026 source content shipped

high

Hotfix 1.0.2 shipped one day after launch addressing bugs, balance, and co-op issues. Developer states 'more patches are already in the works' and confirms they are actively processing player feedback.

news post · Sep 12, 2026 source development ongoing

medium

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Released

Supporter Pack

Sep 2026

Released

Naughty Shelf Pack

Sep 2026

Media

Details

Developer

One More Time

Publisher

One More Time

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

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About this game

Anime Shop Simulator is fun first-person simulation where you become the manager of your very own anime shop!

Play solo or join forces with friends in online co-op to expand your shop, attract more customers, and create the ultimate otaku and trading card paradise!

MANAGE YOUR SHOP

Build your dream Anime Shop! Arrange manga, figures, and collectible cards on the shelves to create a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience for your customers.

CO-OP GAMEPLAY

Join forces with your friends online in 4-player co-op mode to manage your anime shop together, divide responsibilities, and plan strategies to maximize your profits.

COLLECT THEM ALL AND FIGHT IN PVP!

Unbox booster packs and discover unique treasures! Find rare collectible cards to sell for a profit or keep them to complete your ultimate anime card collection. Fight with other players in PvP TCG game and find out who's the best!

CUSTOMIZATION

Transform your anime store into a one-of-a-kind otaku haven! Choose your favorite wallpaper, give your shop a unique name, and decorate it with items to reflect your personal style.

GROW

Enlarge your shop, upgrade its decor, and stay in tune with the dynamic trends of the anime industry to remain competitive.

In Anime Shop Simulator your decisions shape your journey. Can you transform your small boutique into a thriving otaku hub while balancing customer satisfaction and financial success?