Dungeon Bodega Simulator

Dungeon Bodega Simulator

Released Mar 2026

Dungeon Bodega Simulator is a retro styled fantasy shop game where you can grow crops, brew potions, sell items and raise slimes as pets! Can you build up your bodega into a one stop adventuring shop while solving the mysteries of the dungeon beneath you?

98% positive · 367 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Dungeon Bodega Simulator launched on March 23, 2026 as a compact indie simulation game with a defined 3–4 hour main story. Since launch, solo developer Moss (Alien Fruit) shipped a consistent stream of feature patches and bug fixes at roughly monthly intervals. The most recent developer communication is the October 1, 2026 Fall Update (Patch 1.0.11), which is the clearest statement yet about where the game stands. Moss writes: "I've been shifting focus onto the new projects" and explains that future updates will happen "when bugs pop up or the community has a feature request that I can easily take on." The post outlines two new projects in the works — a multiplayer fishing game and "a mechanical successor to DBS" — and closes with: "thank you so much for the love and support for this project." This language, combined with the shift from monthly updates to reactive maintenance, marks a clear transition from active content development to a finished product receiving only occasional upkeep. This update also delivered the fall seasonal decorations that had been mentioned as a planned feature in the June 22, 2026 patch notes, and added the new post-finale character content that had been outstanding. With those items now shipped and no specific future content announced, the previously flagged undelivered plans have been fulfilled. The only DLC listed is the already-released soundtrack. No new DLC, expansions, or named content additions have been announced. The developer has not said the game is completely done, but the October 1, 2026 post makes clear that meaningful new content development has concluded, with only community-driven bug fixes and small requests expected going forward.
Evidence
Developer states they have 'shifted focus onto new projects' and future updates will only happen 'when bugs pop up or the community has a feature request I can easily take on.' Closes with 'thank you so much for the love and support for this project,' signaling content development is wrapping up. Two new games announced as the focus going forward.
news post · Oct 1, 2026 source development ending
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Fall Update delivered seasonal decorations (pumpkins, graveyard items, ghosts), new post-finale character dialog, and a new NPC — fulfilling the planned features listed in the June 22, 2026 patch notes.
news post · Oct 1, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Alien Fruit
Achievements
17
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Dungeon Bodega Simulator is a short 3-4 hour shop keeping, narrative, and puzzle solving experience

Long ago, a mysterious draconic magic created this place. Now, nearby villagers, wizard researchers, and plucky adventurers explore it seeking their fortune and they are hungry! Grow crops, raise pet slimes, forge weapons, and brew potions to sell in your shop. Choose how to decorate and upgrade your bodega while getting to know the locals!

Play as Elm Myrkwater, a recently laid off adventurer who was gifted the bodega by a distant uncle and is trying to turn this cold prison into a welcoming supply spot for adventurers and locals.

Game Features

  • 3-4 hour main story with 24 in-game days

  • Grow crops and process them into items for adventurers.

  • Sell items to friendly customers and dungeon dwellers.

  • Brew potions and turn your crops into sought after elixirs.

  • Forge expensive weapons and tools to sell.

  • Day/night cycle, spend as much time as you like setting up your shop.

  • Get dungeon slimes you can keep as pets.

  • Befriend your regulars and solve puzzles in a dungeon mystery.

  • Retro Style graphics

  • Twitch integration

  • Infinite mode after main story is complete

You'll be able to enjoy 8+ different unique crop types that you can turn into a variety of potions and products for your customers. 

The dungeon is full of creatures both nice and gnarly, and your customers will need some assistance! Brew different potions and sell them for a significant amount of gold.

Get to know your regulars, learn about the dungeon, and take care of your customers needs while you run your shop. New types of customers will start showing up the more you grow your shop!

The dungeon may be home to many dangerous creatures, but your pet slimes are exceptionally sweet! These lil guys also serve a valuable purpose, turning unused items into potions. Slimes are not picky eaters but are quite hungry!

We couldn't forget the most important part about running a bodega, petting the bodega cat! 

Last evaluated Oct 1, 2026
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