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TCG Card Shop Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S • 2024

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Quick resume

Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Simulator, Early Access, Strategy, Indie

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    Pros

    • Addictive and satisfying pack opening
    • Engaging shop management and progression
    • Active developer with frequent updates
    • Modding community enhances replayability
    • Relaxing and nostalgic gameplay experience

    Cons

    • Some repetitive and slow segments
    • Limited customization and decoration options
    • Lack of multiplayer or direct social features
    • Early access bugs and minor ui issues
    • Some customers and mechanics can be frustrating

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have control over pricing, store layout, and business decisions, indicating high autonomy."

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

      "Players manage their own store, set prices, restock, and make strategic decisions about inventory and upgrades, showing high control over actions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill-based management challenges such as balancing inventory, pricing, and customer service, with gradual progression and some grind."

      Capsule for Tobacco Shop Simulator Tobacco Shop Simulator

      "Game involves strategic management, balancing inventory, pricing, and satisfying customers, providing skill challenges and feedback."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "No multiplayer or ranked modes; gameplay focuses on personal progress and management without direct competition."

      Capsule for 18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul 18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

      "Focus is on personal shop management and collection without direct competition or ranked modes; multiplayer and battling are not currently implemented."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Many reviews mention addictive gameplay, long play sessions, and habitual engagement with the game."

      Capsule for King of Retail King of Retail

      "Many reviews mention addictive gameplay, long play sessions, and habitual engagement with pack opening and shop management."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Currently single-player only; players desire multiplayer/co-op but no such mode exists, so gameplay is primarily independent."

      Capsule for Zombie Graveyard Simulator Zombie Graveyard Simulator

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent; some desire for multiplayer or co-op was expressed but not present."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can customize store layout and decorate, but customization options are limited and some players desire more variety."

      Capsule for Discounty Discounty

      "Players can decorate and arrange their shop, customize displays, and mod the game to add new content, though some desire more customization options."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are customer-service oriented."

      Capsule for PC Building Simulator PC Building Simulator

      "Interactions with customers are transactional and neutral; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, lighthearted escape from real life, enjoying a simple and nostalgic experience."

      Capsule for THE GAME OF LIFE 2 THE GAME OF LIFE 2

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, dopamine-inducing escape from real life, enjoying the pack opening and shop running fantasy."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, with no obligation or external pressure noted."

      Capsule for Super Mega Baseball 3 Super Mega Baseball 3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, with no obligation or external pressure noted."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with loadouts, tactics, and map strategies; modding community encourages trying new content."

      Capsule for Insurgency Insurgency

      "Players try different strategies for pricing, inventory, and shop layout; modding community adds experimentation with new content."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Some discovery of new cards and mechanics occurs, but environment is limited and mostly familiar."

      Capsule for This Ain’t Even Poker, Ya Joker This Ain’t Even Poker, Ya Joker

      "Some discovery in unlocking new card packs and shop upgrades, but largely familiar environments and repeated activities."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some cosmetic items and paint tool available for self-expression, but limited customization."

      Capsule for Kreedz Climbing Kreedz Climbing

      "Shop decoration and modding allow for some self-expression, though customization options are somewhat limited."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "The game features fictional card battles and stylized characters, though grounded in a shop simulation context."

      Capsule for Card Shop Simulator Multiplayer Card Shop Simulator Multiplayer

      "Game simulates running a card shop with fictional card games and characters, providing an imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Minimal social interaction; mostly solo play with community engagement limited to modding."

      Capsule for Blade and Sorcery Blade and Sorcery

      "Minimal social interaction; mostly solo play with limited community engagement beyond mod sharing."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn management mechanics, unlock upgrades, and improve skills over time."

      Capsule for Blood Bar Tycoon Blood Bar Tycoon

      "Players progress by unlocking new cards, shop expansions, and upgrades, learning management strategies over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active management and continuous attention; not a background or idle game."

      Capsule for Super Fantasy Kingdom Super Fantasy Kingdom

      "Requires active management and attention; some repetitive tasks but not designed as a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are transactional and surface-level."

      Capsule for Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days

      "No close relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are transactional and surface-level."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      1

      "Players manage their own company and hire workers, implying some leadership elements, but limited depth in management."

      Capsule for Demolish & Build 2017 Demolish & Build 2017

      "Players can hire and manage employees but with limited leadership depth; mostly supportive roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Clear progression through unlocking cards, shop expansions, and upgrades."

      Capsule for Card Shop Simulator Multiplayer Card Shop Simulator Multiplayer

      "Clear progression through unlocking cards, shop expansions, and new products."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Many players find the game relaxing and satisfying, balancing challenge and flow."

      Capsule for Railroader Railroader

      "Many players find the game relaxing and satisfying, balancing challenge and flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable art, music, and satisfying feedback from card collecting and market success provide sensory pleasure."

      Capsule for Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator

      "Enjoyable sensory feedback from opening packs and visual appeal of cards."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social recognition or leaderboard status; achievements are personal and private."

      Capsule for Leisure Suit Larry - Magna Cum Laude Uncut and Uncensored Leisure Suit Larry - Magna Cum Laude Uncut and Uncensored

      "No social recognition or leaderboard status; achievements are personal and private."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Internet Cafe Simulator Internet Cafe Simulator

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

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players engage in strategic planning around inventory, pricing, and shop management to optimize success."

      Capsule for Tobacco Shop Simulator Tobacco Shop Simulator

      "Players engage in strategic pricing, inventory management, and shop optimization."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Randomness and risk in card draws create suspense and excitement during play."

      Capsule for Hand of Fate Hand of Fate

      "Excitement from random card pulls and market fluctuations provides suspense and thrill."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value from time invested due to engaging gameplay and progression."

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

      "Players perceive good value for time spent, with dopamine rewards from pack openings and shop growth."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and management focused."

      Capsule for Startup Company Startup Company

      "No combat or destructive actions; gameplay is constructive and management focused."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      2

      "Players must avoid bankruptcy and manage resources carefully, adding a survival-like challenge."

      Capsule for Simutrans Simutrans

      "Players must manage finances and avoid bankruptcy, adding a mild survival element."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story.

    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