Idle Shop Manager

About

"Idle Shop Manager" is a free-to-play idle tycoon game where players run and upgrade their own small businesses, such as grocery, book, and clothes stores. With over 200 products available and the ability to unlock new shops and personnel, players can become a shopping avenue tycoon and earn idle cash even when not playing. The game features offline play and beautiful graphics, making it a unique and fun addition to the idle game/simulation genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The game features cute art and is enjoyable to play.
It's a fun and addictive idle game that can keep you occupied for hours.
The game runs smoothly without freezing, making it a great time passer.

The ad system is buggy, often causing crashes and forcing players to watch multiple ads in a row.
Game progress is slow, and leveling up products takes longer than expected.
Customer service is lacking, with reports of ignored bug issues and refund requests.

monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The monetization model is primarily ad-based, allowing players to opt-in for rewards through ads, but many users express frustration with frequent ad interruptions and crashes. There is a call for an "ad-free" payment option, as the current system can hinder gameplay and progress due to the excessive length and frequency of ads. Overall, while the ad rewards are appreciated, the implementation leaves much to be desired.
- “No ads unless you want to watch them.”
- “The in-game purchases are fair and don't feel necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a balanced monetization model, allowing players to progress without spending money.”
- “My only suggestion would be to add an 'ad-free' payment option because watching ads can sometimes crash the game or just don't play, so I'd have to force close the game.”
- “I like that you can watch ads for rewards, but sometimes the ads force the game to shut down, so I didn't watch many of them.”
- “Game progress is too slow and ads are too long.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by a charming and cute art style that enhances the overall experience, effectively complementing the game's setting.
- “The art style is very cute!”
- “It's been a charming experience so far, and the art works well with the setup.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant issues with the ad system, describing it as buggy and inconsistent, with ads failing to play at times. While some players enjoyed the game overall, the instability of the ad feature has been a source of frustration.
- “Today I have problems with every ad I try to play. Yesterday there were no issues at all. It's annoying. Can we get a stat to see what each product is producing per cycle? I love the game, but the ad system is buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
- “I keep getting kicked out of the game unexpectedly. It's frustrating and really affects my gameplay.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive, particularly during the slow tutorial phase, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “It forces you through a slow tutorial with repetitive music.”
- “The soundtrack is bland and forgettable, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music loops too frequently, leading to a frustrating experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is considered somewhat basic, with mechanics that lack clear explanations, leading to potential confusion for players.
- “The gameplay feels quite basic, and the mechanics aren't explained very well.”
- “The controls are clunky and make the experience frustrating.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”