Grocery Store Simulator
- November 21, 2024
- FEKK Games
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Grocery Store Simulator," become a grocery store manager and handle all aspects of running the business, from working the checkout to managing stock in the warehouse. Collaborate with friends in online co-op mode to expand your store and hone your management skills. Optimize store layout, order new products, and manage deliveries, while keeping customers satisfied and increasing your store's size for greater success.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great multiplayer experience that enhances the fun of managing a grocery store with friends.
- Engaging gameplay with a satisfying progression system that keeps players hooked.
- Frequent updates from developers show commitment to improving the game and adding new features.
- AI employees can be buggy, often failing to restock shelves efficiently or getting stuck.
- Limited order capacity of 9 boxes at a time can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially in larger stores.
- Graphics and UI could use improvement, as they feel outdated and sometimes hard to read.
- gameplay86 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally engaging and fun, with a solid core loop that involves buying, stocking, and selling goods, though some players note it can become repetitive over time. While many appreciate the well-designed mechanics and the comedic elements, there are calls for improvements in features, UI, and the addition of more variety to keep the experience fresh. Overall, the game is seen as a good time-killer with potential for further enhancements, especially regarding bugs and quality of life improvements.
“The gameplay is a perfect blend of strategy and simulation.”
“The attention to detail, engaging gameplay, and overall polish make it one of the best simulation games I've ever played.”
“The gameplay loop is surprisingly satisfying; I'm really enjoying it so far.”
“It’s frustrating to see a game with potential fail to deliver on basic mechanics or justify the increased cost.”
“After about 8 hours of gameplay, especially once you have enough staff to handle most tasks, the game becomes stale and somewhat boring.”
“They move way too slow, and each action they take has too long of a delay to be efficient; it feels like they're ultimately there to simply pad the gameplay loop you're unable to automate with employees.”
- graphics71 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players describing them as outdated or subpar, often comparing them unfavorably to other titles in the genre. While some appreciate the simple art style and find it charming, others criticize the lack of detail and optimization, noting issues like pixelated text and low-quality textures. Despite these graphical shortcomings, many players feel that the engaging gameplay compensates for the visual flaws, suggesting that improvements in graphics could enhance the overall experience.
“Immersive graphics and sound: the graphics are top-notch, with vibrant, colorful visuals that bring your grocery store to life.”
“Exceptional graphics, riveting gameplay, and beautiful story all come together in this masterpiece that deserves game of the year.”
“Art style/store design is simple yet it's still nice to look at.”
“The graphics are terrible.”
“The graphics and audio feel outdated, reminiscent of early 2000s games.”
“Right now just feels very clunky and the graphics are just so bad for this type of game.”
- humor40 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is largely derived from its quirky bugs and chaotic gameplay, which players find hilarious, especially when playing with friends. While the comedic elements keep the experience entertaining for several hours, some players note that repetitive tasks can become tiresome. Overall, the game is described as a funny and unpredictable co-op experience that thrives on the silliness of its mechanics and interactions.
“Grocery store simulator is a hilarious and surprisingly addictive co-op game.”
“This game is really fun, funny, and overall unpredictable, especially when played with friends!”
“It's not perfect, but damn is it hilarious fun to try and run a grocery store with your friends.”
“I'm hoping for more updates in the future because you can't customize your characters that much or order much on the trucks, but otherwise I'm so addicted to this game it's not funny.”
- stability36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players noting it can be quite buggy, particularly after recent updates. While some enjoy the glitches and find them entertaining, others report significant issues such as freezing, unresponsive employees, and game crashes, especially in multiplayer mode. Overall, while the game shows promise and is fun to play with friends, it still requires further refinement to improve its stability.
“Fun game to play with friends, not too buggy for a 2-month-old game.”
“Lots of fun in the co-op, no glitches.”
“Employees are mostly bug-free, except sometimes the bus to drop off employees seems to stop coming.”
“The game is too buggy and way too tedious in the beginning; it is promising but not fun at the moment.”
“I get it to load to the first scene outside the store but then the game freezes and I can't do anything, not even move one step!”
“It was a crashy, buggy mess and so alpha I half expected it to decompile before my eyes.”
- grinding27 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and features, it can become quite grindy, especially when managing tasks like restocking and operating a grocery store. Many players find the grinding aspect tedious and repetitive, particularly when playing solo, though some appreciate the fun of grinding with friends. Overall, the experience can vary significantly based on personal tolerance for repetitive tasks.
“Surprisingly, it was polished; it had really fun features, and the mechanics were engaging and not tedious.”
“Good game but you do have to do a lot of grinding.”
“Still fun to play... but I got bored very fast as it got too tedious to restock 100 boxes by myself every day.”
“So many boxes, with very little items in them - 99% of the game is ordering and stocking, all of which is tedious, to say the least.”
- story26 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game. While some users appreciate a lighthearted narrative about becoming "Lord Busyness" and taking over the world, others criticize the lack of a structured plot, objectives, or quests, suggesting that the storytelling is minimal or non-existent. Overall, the game's narrative seems to be either a charming beginner's tale or completely absent, depending on the player's perspective.
“Exceptional graphics, riveting gameplay, and a beautiful story all come together in this masterpiece that deserves Game of the Year.”
“[i] Compelling storyline - engaging narrative.”
“There is no story, no plot, no nothing except for the little store you manage.”
“This storytelling rivals that of the Lego movie; it is a beginner's story of how you become Lord Business and eventually take over the world with a monopoly.”
“For now, there are no objectives in-game; at least there are no quests, but that might change in the future.”
- music24 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, particularly the catchy main menu soundtrack that players find memorable and enjoyable. Many users express a desire for more customization options, such as the ability to change store music or add a jukebox feature. Overall, the background music enhances the gaming experience, making it a great choice for playing with friends or as a relaxing backdrop.
“The menu music alone is enough for me to recommend this game.”
“Upon opening the game you are met with one of the hardest main menu soundtracks of all time, setting the stage for your incredible journey through grocery store simulator!”
“The background music is pleasant and unobtrusive, adding to the overall immersion without being distracting.”
“I wish there were options to change the music, as well as ordering decoration items (a plant in the corner or pictures on the wall would look very cute), but I am very happy with how the game is developing!”
“No music either makes for a rather eerie atmosphere, but overall love this game and I still play it regardless.”
“Main menu music is bumping, would love a jukebox or some sort to choose music for the store.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players find it well-optimized for co-op gameplay, others report significant performance issues, especially on lower-end systems and ultrawide displays. Despite ongoing updates aimed at addressing bugs and performance, many users still experience lag and subpar optimization for certain hardware configurations. Overall, while the game shows promise, it requires further improvements to fully satisfy all players.
“It is well optimized as well for what the game is!”
“Honestly never played a game so perfectly optimized for co-op gameplay.”
“Performance or gameplay surpasses the passing mark and stands out from the average.”
“My only issue is how poorly optimized it is for lower-end computers, even on the lowest settings.”
“I set all of the graphical settings on low, yet it remains laggy, so I suppose there isn't much optimization for Intel CPUs or GPUs/IGPUs implemented by the devs themselves (UE5 engine itself is fine).”
“I was hoping to play this, but I don't want to overheat my computer because of an unoptimized game.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is praised for its vibrant and immersive depiction of a grocery store, enhanced by dynamic weather changes that contribute to the overall experience. While some players find the lack of music creates an eerie ambiance, the captivating environment keeps them engaged and entertained. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature compared to similar retail games.
“The changing weather atmosphere truly adds to the fun of being inside while running the store.”
“Visually, Grocery Store Simulator does a great job of capturing the vibrant, bustling atmosphere of a grocery store.”
“Immersive atmosphere - captivating environment.”
“Sure, there are many areas that can be polished, but most other retail games that are similar fall short with having no changing atmosphere, which truly adds to the experience.”
“No music either makes for a rather eerie atmosphere, but overall, I love this game and I still play it regardless.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The multiplayer mode significantly enhances the replayability of "Grocery Store Simulator," allowing players to collaborate or compete in various ways. While the game offers depth and is enjoyable with friends, some players feel it lacks long-term engagement due to limited challenges and the inability to customize controls. Overall, it has potential for replay value, but improvements are needed for sustained interest.
“Whether you’re collaborating to run a chain of stores or seeing who can build the best supermarket, the multiplayer mode adds a whole new layer of fun and replayability.”
“Replay value - longevity and replayability.”
“Fun little game to play with friends, but it needs a few extra touches to make it more playable in the long term. My biggest complaint is not being able to change the keybindings for the controls. Currently, there is no real danger of losing within the game; staff may quit, but you can get them back next shift. Customer satisfaction doesn't exist, so not having all stock out or having prices too high doesn't affect anything (other than them not spending money).”
“Depth and replayability: 'Grocery Store Simulator' offers a surprising amount of depth.”
“[i] Replay value - longevity and replayability.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is perceived as fair, with players appreciating the effort put into the game rather than it feeling like a cash grab. However, there are requests for additional aesthetic options and features, such as a management dashboard and more furniture, to enhance the in-game experience through microtransactions.
“Microtransactions are well-balanced and don't feel intrusive.”
“The in-game purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to enjoy the game.”
“I appreciate that the monetization model allows for both free and paid options, making it accessible for everyone.”
“The whole game has actual effort put into it; this isn't a cash grab that you and a friend will play for a session and then never touch again.”
“And we need a manager or a dashboard to control and view sales and add advertising to the store to attract more customers and add a few more furniture.”
“[i] Microtransactions - in-game purchases.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional response to the game, with one user highlighting a particularly poignant moment that elicited tears, indicating the game's ability to resonate deeply with its audience.
“No box fort, I cried.”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
