Bookshop Simulator

The release date for Bookshop Simulator is July 20, 2026, on PC. This management title moves beyond basic retail by tasking you with building a global network of stores, starting with locations in France and Japan. You will handle everything from manual shelf stocking and cash register operation to hiring a full staff as you scale up your business.

The inclusion of rare mythical books adds a light supernatural layer to the simulation, providing passive bonuses to your revenue and efficiency. Between designing cozy reading nooks and customizing your floor plans, you also have to manage a shop cat that requires its own food and bedding to stay happy. It is a focused business sim for anyone who wants a low-stress loop of inventory management and interior decoration. Wishlist this if you want a cozy retail manager with an international expansion hook.