Thrifty Business

Thrifty Business

Released May 2026

Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community!

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Steam $11.04 $12.99 −15%
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Evaluation

Thrifty Business launched on May 18, 2026 and has been actively supported since. A quality-of-life update shipped on July 30, 2026 with new features including sale signs, trash cans, and box shop rerolls. Most recently, on September 29, 2026, the developer published a detailed status update confirming they are back from summer holidays and Gamescom and are actively working on the next update. That post explicitly lists upcoming content: a highly requested "secret feature" (teased with a GIF showing new gameplay elements), more new items, more furniture, and additional announcements the team says are "under wraps until a little bit later." The developer's communication has been consistent and their most recent post is just two days before today's date, leaving no doubt that further content is actively in development.
Evidence
Developer confirms they are actively working on the next update, which will include a secret highly-requested feature (teased with a GIF), more items, more furniture, and additional announcements still under wraps.
news post · Sep 29, 2026 source content planned
high
Free quality-of-life update shipped (version 1.0.3486) with sale signs, trash cans, item marking, box shop rerolls, and more. Post also includes a teaser of future content.
news post · Jul 30, 2026 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Spellgarden Games
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

There’s a brand new thrift store in town, and guess what? You’re in charge!

In Thrifty Business, you’ll set up and manage your very own 90’s-inspired vintage thrift shop. Search through boxes filled with pre-loved gems and use them to create gorgeous displays. Unlock furniture, decorations, wallpaper & floors to create a beautiful community space that brings everybody together!

Adjust your layout and organize your shelves and racks to the finest detail. Group your wares by colour, theme, purpose, or whatever you like. The more organized your store is, the more community points you’ll get to unlock new goodies!

Customize the furniture, wallpaper, flooring and decor to make your store as welcoming and cozy as possible. As business grows, you might even need to expand into the adjacent rooms!

This is so much more than just a store. Listen to customer’s stories and try to fulfill their requests. You can also unlock and host hobbyist events, turning your business into a treasured third space for locals!


🛍️ What Thrifty Business has in store for you:

  • laid-back management sim

  • colorful 90s-inspired graphics

  • 500+ different items to add to your shelves

  • precision placing so you can organize exactly how you want

  • customization options: furniture, decorations, wallpaper & flooring

  • a quirky and unique cast of customers

🙅‍♀️ What you won’t find on our shelves:

  • stressful min-maxing to get the best possible profit

  • setting item prices or haggling

  • impatient customers that leave your store in anger

Last evaluated Oct 1, 2026
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