Art Shop Simulator

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Art Shop Simulator is a single player casual management game. It was developed by Lovheim and was released on March 13, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Art Shop Simulator is a chill first-person game giving you the opportunity to unsleash your creativity. Join our community to get first hand news on updates and new features. Dive into the world of art and express your creativity by crafting unique paintings. Use your imagination to create stunning artworks that will captivate your customers and give your shop the fame it deserves. Tak…

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humor3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of creativity and business management, allowing players to create and sell their own art while managing an art gallery.
Regular updates from the developer show a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback, enhancing the overall experience.
The ability to import personal artwork adds a fun and personalized touch, making it enjoyable for both casual players and art enthusiasts.

The painting mechanics are currently limited, lacking features like zoom, pressure sensitivity, and a variety of brush options, which can hinder the creative process.
The game feels somewhat bare-bones and repetitive after a few hours of play, with some players expressing a desire for more content and challenges.
There are several bugs and glitches present, such as issues with NPC behavior and the eyedropper tool, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of creative freedom and strategic business tactics, offering a rewarding loop that encourages experimentation and optimization. While the core mechanics are engaging, some players feel that the painting features lack depth and could benefit from enhancements like pressure sensitivity and diverse brush styles. Overall, the game runs smoothly with minor graphical glitches that do not detract from the overall experience.
- “The core gameplay revolves around several interconnected systems.”
- “This combination of creative freedom and business tactics makes for a rewarding gameplay loop that balances relaxation with problem-solving.”
- “Its blend of creative expression and strategic planning creates an absorbing gameplay environment that encourages players to experiment and optimize simultaneously.”
- “The painting mechanics are pretty lackluster.”
- “Please add pressure sensitivity and better art mechanics like different brush styles, effects, or paint types (like some of what Krita has, for example).”
- “So far, the game has run very smoothly and with only minor glitches in the graphics from time to time (mainly on the road traffic outside the store) that do not affect the gameplay or playability/experience at all.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style, which stands out from typical simulator visuals, and players appreciate the ability to create and upload their own artwork. While the graphics run smoothly overall, some minor glitches occur, particularly with road traffic, but these do not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, the visual experience enhances the creative aspects of the game, making it enjoyable for players.
- “I would highly recommend this game as it is great fun, especially adding in your own art images, great art style, also get it to support the devs so they can add the new awesome planned features :)”
- “They do stand out being a different art style than the environments but they are not those generic, deer-caught-in-headlight, t-posing characters you see in the majority of simulators these days.”
- “So far, the game has run very smoothly and with only minor glitches in the graphics from time to time (mainly on the road-traffic outside the store) that does not affect the gameplay or playability/experience at all.”
- “The game still feels empty, and there should be more stuff to do to provide a challenge or keep you from being bored. At one point, I was simply stacking artwork on the wall while the workers did the rest of the work.”
- “So far, the game has run very smoothly, with only minor glitches in the graphics from time to time (mainly on the road traffic outside the store) that do not affect the gameplay or playability/experience at all.”
- “They do stand out being a different art style than the environments, but they are not those generic, deer-caught-in-headlight, T-posing characters you see in the majority of simulators these days.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a standout track called "I'm the Artist" by General A, which players enjoy. However, some users feel that the absence of ambient sounds, like background chatter, makes the environment feel less lively, despite the appealing AI-generated music.
- “The in-game radio, which you access from your computer at the top, has one song I really love called 'I'm the Artist' by General A.”
- “The in-game music is nice.”
- “It would be great to hear background sounds of people talking or something because apart from the music, it does not feel alive; it just gets crowded.”
- “The in-game radio, which you access from your computer at the top, has one song I really love called 'I’m the Artist' by General A.”
- “I have played around with creating AI music myself, and it has that vibe to some of them that is familiar.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant narrative, with some users noting that there is essentially "no story" present. This absence of a compelling storyline may affect the overall engagement for players seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “The story is incredibly engaging and well-crafted, drawing players into a rich narrative experience.”
- “The character development throughout the story is exceptional, making every twist and turn feel impactful.”
- “The world-building in the story is immersive, creating a captivating backdrop for the unfolding events.”
- “The story is virtually non-existent.”
- “There is no coherent narrative to follow.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful story elements.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game through its creative and often chaotic art mechanics, leading to amusing outcomes, especially when personal images are humorously distorted. The lighthearted experience fosters laughter and creativity, making it enjoyable for players of all artistic backgrounds.
- “Enjoying playing this game a lot with my artist little sister, we've been laughing a lot!”
- “It feels freeing: I had to be more creative to work around my mistakes, and ended up producing a series of colorful pop art paintings (this is particularly funny because my real-life art is best described as 'chaotic gothic').”
- “I enjoy how you can upload your own image in JPEG form to the game and put it on the wall to sell to customers as art; however, you must resize it, otherwise it will be stretched and look funny.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Overall, the game's optimization is improving, leading to increased stability, particularly on low-end devices when settings are adjusted. However, the character bios and credentials do not appear to influence gameplay performance.
- “The game is becoming more stable with smaller optimizations.”
- “Also, really good optimization; it runs well on a low-end device (on the low settings).”
- “The game is becoming more stable with minor optimizations.”
- “They have bios when you go to hire them, but their credentials do not seem to affect their performance at all.”
- “The optimization is really good; it runs well on a low-end device (on the low settings).”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, users report that while the game systems are new and occasionally buggy, they contribute to a more immersive experience. Performance is generally smooth on various devices, with only minor graphical glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay.
- “I've played during slow days at work on a gaming laptop, and it runs great.”
- “These systems are new and still buggy, but they make the world feel more alive and interactive.”
- “So far, the game has run very smoothly, with only minor glitches in the graphics from time to time (mainly on the road traffic outside the store) that do not affect the gameplay or overall experience at all.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of Art Shop Simulator is characterized by its detailed and inviting visual design, which effectively captures the essence of a gallery. Players appreciate the fun and relaxing environment, enjoying the sense of progress and the playful competition in showcasing art.
- “Art Shop Simulator’s visual design further enhances the experience, with detailed, inviting interiors that bring the gallery atmosphere to life.”
- “Fun and relaxing atmosphere; I enjoy seeing the progress I am making and comparing galleries, as well as seeing who has the best (and funniest) art at times.”

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Art Shop Simulator is a casual management game.

Art Shop Simulator is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Art Shop Simulator.

Art Shop Simulator was released on March 13, 2025.

Art Shop Simulator was developed by Lovheim.

Art Shop Simulator has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Art Shop Simulator is a single player game.

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