Better Mart

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Better Mart is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Exanticx Studio and was released on May 16, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Better Mart Simulator lets you design and manage your dream supermarket with full control over layout, inventory, and pricing. Playable in first and third person, the game challenges you to attract customers and optimize every detail to grow a retail empire. Experience a deep, rewarding management journey where every decision shapes your success.

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Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Better Mart is one of the best supermarket simulators available, offering a variety of products and engaging gameplay.
The game features a satisfying inventory management system and allows for enjoyable co-op play, making it a fun experience with friends or family.
Frequent updates from the developers show commitment to improving the game, addressing bugs, and adding new content.

The game suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, particularly in multiplayer mode, which can hinder the overall experience.
Restocking shelves can be frustratingly slow, with AI restockers often failing to prioritize tasks effectively, leading to long wait times.
Some design choices, such as the tutorial and keybindings, are unintuitive and can create confusion for new players.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
13%
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received mixed reviews. While many players appreciate the realistic visuals and vibrant colors, recent updates have led to dissatisfaction, with some describing the graphics as drab and tiring to the eyes. Despite these criticisms, the game's graphics are still considered a strong point by several users, particularly in terms of product representation and overall aesthetic appeal.
- “The graphics are good, and the gameplay keeps you really busy if it's just you running the store!”
- “Graphics are great and the pictures on products and the looks of the produce are realistic.”
- “A really fun game, with such good ideas and the graphics are great.”
- “Now the graphics suck.”
- “It's the best supermarket simulator game, and I hope the graphics issues are fixed soon, as they are tiring to the eyes.”
- “The graphics of the game have got an update but haven't done much good to it.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of satisfaction and frustration; while many players enjoy the engaging mechanics and building features, they also report significant bugs, UI issues, and a lack of clarity in multiplayer objectives. The game offers a substantial amount of content with 100 levels and a rewarding gameplay loop, but early experiences are marred by process flow problems and a rough tutorial. Overall, players find the core gameplay enjoyable, especially in single-player mode, but hope for improvements in multiplayer functionality and overall polish.
- “The mechanics and gameplay loops are super satisfying - having a blast!”
- “The gameplay keeps you really busy if it's just you running the store!”
- “The game has satisfying gameplay; you can get employees to do everything for you, or you can put them on break and do all the work yourself.”
- “Very early in the game, I encountered a clear process flow issue that significantly impacts early gameplay.”
- “Now it looks cartoonish, the UI is horrific, and the overall mechanics are awful.”
- “There are a number of issues with gameplay, such as being unable to delete pallets, multiplayer quest progress not syncing, and the tutorial being a bit rough.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players have found ways to navigate these issues, many describe the experience as frustrating and unplayable at times, especially after recent updates. Overall, the game requires urgent fixes to improve its stability and make it more enjoyable.
- “There are some things that could be adjusted, but it is mostly bug-free from what I've seen.”
- “The newest update made the game super buggy...”
- “As for now this is unplayable, there are a lot of bugs and there are a lot of things that it won't let you do. When I try putting up stuff, it won't let me, so it's like the game is stealing from me because I have to buy the thing I ordered again. Single-player seems fine, but multiplayer is buggy as hell and needs a lot of work.”
- “The only thing that will kill this game is if the devs don't push updates out ASAP and get this game to be 'playable'. You are good until around level 20, then it just gets too buggy to keep going.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game's optimization has been a mixed experience for players; initial performance issues included system overheating and stuttering, along with problems like lost items upon loading saved games. However, a recent update has significantly improved performance, leading to smoother gameplay, especially in larger stores with many products. Overall, while some players still report occasional issues, many have noted substantial enhancements since the early access release.
- “After the most recent update, all of my performance issues have been fixed, which is amazing.”
- “Performance has been improved a bit with the update.”
- “The game seems to run smoothly; I haven't encountered any bugs yet.”
- “The game causes system overheating (on a high-end PC no less!), the stuttering is terrible. I lost cashiers and shelves I already paid for when I loaded my saved game.”
- “But with a huge store and lots and lots of products, it might cause performance issues -- I can't tell for sure as I'm at a quite low level.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience with enjoyable tunes that complement the ambient sounds. However, some users have suggested the addition of a feature to input personal music files or a radio to further enrich the atmosphere. There are occasional technical issues, such as crashes related to streaming music, but these do not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game's audio.
- “The music in the game is quite good to enjoy listening while hearing other sounds going around like items being scanned, hearing the rollup doors opening or closing.”
- “Smooth controls, lovely music, lovely graphics, unique gameplay, free to change the grid while moving the furniture.”
- “The only issue I had post 0.4.0 was a crash every so often randomly when my headset and streamed music would stop working.”
- “Only suggestion I have is to have some sort of way to input music files or a radio to give it that real supermarket feel, if possible. Just throwing it out there.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a lighthearted, self-deprecating tone that encourages players to laugh at their own missteps rather than feel frustrated. Additionally, the clever use of amusing labels and parodies of real-life products adds to the overall comedic experience.
- “Even when things go wrong, it’s more laugh-at-yourself funny than frustrating.”
- “So many products with cool labels and funny close to real-life products.”
- “Funny”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users labeling it a "cash grab" that prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “In my opinion, Better Mart is nothing more than a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express concerns about the game's replayability due to its rigid design choices, such as the mandatory sequential purchase of store expansions and the constant demand for all items by customers, which limits opportunities for specialization and varied gameplay experiences.
- “There are a few design choices that I worry will affect replayability, mainly that the game forces you to buy the store expansions in the same order every time, and that customers will always demand all existing items, so there's no way to specialize the store.”
- “The lack of variety in missions makes it hard to feel motivated to replay the game after finishing it once.”
- “Once you've experienced the main storyline, there's little incentive to go back and play again, as the outcomes remain largely the same.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally appreciate that the game offers an enjoyable experience with minimal grinding, allowing for a smoother and more engaging gameplay without excessive repetitive tasks.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “I find the grinding to be a major drawback; it takes away from the fun and excitement of the gameplay.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The story aspect of the game is generally enjoyable, featuring a variety of items that enhance the experience compared to similar titles like Supermarket Simulator. However, players have noted several gameplay issues, including problems with multiplayer quest syncing and a rough tutorial, which detract from the overall narrative experience.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The introduction of a character designer has enhanced the character development aspect, allowing for more personalized and diverse character creation options. This addition has been positively received, as it enables players to engage more deeply with their characters.