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Supermarket Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Mac • 2025

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Quick resume

Run your own supermarket! Stock shelves, set your prices, take payments, hire staff, expand your store, handle shoplifters, and design your layout. Purchase goods from online or local markets around town, and personally deliver online orders to your customers.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Addictive and relaxing gameplay loop
    • Detailed supermarket management and progression
    • Customizable store layout and decor
    • Steady updates and developer support
    • Accessible and easy to learn controls

    Cons

    • Repetitive tasks and grind in late game
    • Bugs with ai pathfinding and restocking
    • Limited depth and lack of narrative
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Some ui and quality of life issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have control over store setup, stocking, and business decisions, reflecting high personal freedom."

      Capsule for TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR

      "Players have control over store layout, pricing, stocking, hiring staff, and managing daily operations, allowing personal freedom in decision-making."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Players engage in managing inventory, pricing, and customer interactions with some skill and strategy."

      Capsule for TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue

      "Players engage in managing inventory, pricing, and staff, with a steady progression and skill development in store management."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Single-player focused with no multiplayer or leaderboards; players progress at their own pace without direct comparison to others."

      Capsule for Hatred Hatred

      "Single-player focused with no multiplayer or leaderboards; players progress at their own pace without direct comparison to others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long playtimes and habitual engagement, with addictive gameplay loops encouraging extended sessions."

      Capsule for DYSMANTLE DYSMANTLE

      "Many players report long play sessions and addictive gameplay loops encouraging habitual play and extended engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual shop management; no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for Crazy Plant Shop Crazy Plant Shop

      "Currently single-player only with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay; players act independently managing their own store."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can customize store layout, shelving, and product placement, allowing creative expression."

      Capsule for TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR

      "Players can customize store layout, shelving, and decor, expressing creativity within the constraints of the supermarket environment."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are with environment and NPCs without social dominance."

      Capsule for House House

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are limited to managing NPC staff without social dominance elements."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive experience to unwind and escape real life stress."

      Capsule for Creeper World 4 Creeper World 4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving experience to zone out from real-life chaos and unwind."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Blacksmith Master Blacksmith Master

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some experimentation with store setup and product management, though gameplay can become repetitive."

      Capsule for TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR

      "Some experimentation with store layout, pricing strategies, and staff management, though core gameplay is repetitive."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "Exploration is limited to small areas with guided paths; no open world."

      Capsule for Nobody Wants to Die Nobody Wants to Die

      "Limited exploration mostly confined to the store and small town; no open world or discovery of new areas."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Customization via mods and loadouts allows personal expression within the game."

      Capsule for Tiny Combat Arena Tiny Combat Arena

      "Customization options for store appearance and layout allow for personal expression within the game."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game simulates realistic supermarket and life management scenarios without fantasy elements."

      Capsule for TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR

      "Focuses on realistic supermarket management simulation rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; players play individually without social connection."

      Capsule for Chicken Shoot Gold Chicken Shoot Gold

      "No multiplayer or social community features; players engage individually without social connection."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in business management and progress through unlocking new products and store expansions."

      Capsule for King of Retail King of Retail

      "Steady progression through store expansion, unlocking new products and features, and improving management skills."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of simulation games with no physical activity."

      Capsule for SimAirport SimAirport

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of simulation games with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active management and attention; some downtime during slow periods but generally demands player focus."

      Capsule for Tobacco Shop Simulator Tobacco Shop Simulator

      "Requires active management and attention; some waiting periods but generally demands player focus."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are limited to NPCs."

      Capsule for Wild West and Wizards Wild West and Wizards

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are limited to NPCs without personal connection."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players manage and direct staff but without complex leadership dynamics."

      Capsule for TM - Prologue TM - Prologue

      "Players manage and direct NPC staff, making decisions and guiding their work, though no complex leadership dynamics."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Clear progression through store expansion, employee hiring, and unlocking new products and features."

      Capsule for Grocery Store Simulator Grocery Store Simulator

      "Clear progression through store upgrades, product licenses, and hiring staff, rewarding player advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Many players find the game relaxing and meditative, balancing challenge with flow and low stress."

      Capsule for Builder Simulator Builder Simulator

      "Many players find the game relaxing and zen-like, balancing challenge and flow in a low-stress environment."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Basic sensory stimulation with simple graphics and sounds; not highly stimulating."

      Capsule for TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR

      "Basic sensory stimulation through visuals and sounds; not highly stimulating but sufficient for immersion."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly acknowledged."

      Capsule for Half-Earth Socialism Half-Earth Socialism

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly acknowledged."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free management."

      Capsule for Academia : School Simulator Academia : School Simulator

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free focused on routine supermarket management tasks."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving in pricing, staffing, menu design, and resource management."

      Capsule for Coffee Shop Tycoon Coffee Shop Tycoon

      "Requires planning and problem solving in pricing, inventory management, and staff deployment."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -4

      "Low risk and suspense; gameplay is calm and predictable without tension or excitement."

      Capsule for Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist

      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable without high tension or thrilling moments."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players report good value for time and money with addictive gameplay and frequent updates."

      Capsule for Deadly Days: Roadtrip Deadly Days: Roadtrip

      "Players report good value for time and money with addictive gameplay and steady content updates."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on constructive organization."

      Capsule for Wilmot's Warehouse Wilmot's Warehouse

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on constructive management and organization."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -4

      "Stable environment with minimal threat; challenges are technical rather than survival-based."

      Capsule for PC Building Simulator PC Building Simulator

      "Stable environment with minimal threat; challenges come from management complexity rather than survival."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Thrill.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026