Supermarket Simulator: Prologue

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In "Supermarket Simulator: Prologue," manage a supermarket's operations, including store design, stock ordering, and customer transactions. Optimize efficiency, anticipate deliveries, and adjust prices according to market trends. This is a limited version of the full game, with the full experience available by launching the full game, "Supermarket Simulator." Wishlist the full game to continue your supermarket management journey.

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Play Modes

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

Supermarket Simulator: Prologue screenshot

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,912 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

The game offers a surprisingly realistic shopping experience with clean visuals and engaging gameplay.
It's a fun and addictive game that provides a great way to relax and pass the time.
The prologue serves as a solid introduction to the game, making players eager for the full version.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and tasks.
There are occasional bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, such as items disappearing or customers getting stuck.
The game lacks depth in challenges and variety, making it feel more like a demo than a complete game.

gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
62%
10%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, particularly in the initial hours, but tends to become repetitive and simplistic over time, focusing on tasks like item finding and restocking. While the prologue offers a good introduction to the mechanics and is engaging, many players feel that the gameplay loop lacks depth and variety, leading to a sense of monotony. However, the relaxing atmosphere and upbeat soundtrack contribute positively to the overall experience, with some players expressing excitement for future content and improvements.
- “The prologue is well suited to get a feel of the gameplay and mechanics and is basically endless; you have limited unlocks, but these themselves are enough to have you occupied for an hour or two.”
- “Moreover, the soundtrack complements the gameplay perfectly, with upbeat tunes that capture the hustle and bustle of a real supermarket.”
- “This element of unpredictability injects a healthy dose of excitement into the gameplay, ensuring that no two playthroughs are ever quite the same.”
- “But other than that, the gameplay can be quite flat, so it can be boring or repetitive even with the full game.”
- “The gameplay mainly revolves around repetitive tasks, like finding items and checking out.”
- “I just think the gameplay loop gets dry quickly.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their clean, polished visuals and colorful presentation, contributing positively to the overall immersion. While not graphically demanding, some users noted occasional glitches and a lack of variety in character designs. Overall, the graphics exceed expectations and enhance the gaming experience, with many reviewers expressing high satisfaction.
- “The game’s graphics are clean and polished, making the environment pleasant to navigate.”
- “The game is very beautiful and the graphics are very good.”
- “Also not graphically overwhelming or hardware hungry, making it easy to stop playing after 'an in-game day' which does not take too much real-life time.”
- “While the realistic shopping experience and clean visuals are positives, the lack of challenges and occasional glitches make it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The graphics are crisp and colorful, adding to the overall immersion.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
The music aspect of the game is generally appreciated for enhancing the relaxing experience, with many players enjoying the ability to listen to their own music while playing. The game features a customizable speaker option that allows players to add their own tracks or use the game's default soundtrack, which is noted to complement the gameplay well. However, some users expressed a desire for more in-game music options, as the absence of music can lead to boredom.
- “If you're trying to play a relaxing game with some music, this is the game for that.”
- “Moreover, the soundtrack complements the gameplay perfectly, with upbeat tunes that capture the hustle and bustle of a real supermarket.”
- “It's a lot of fun and a great casual game to play while listening to music or during a just chatting stream for all my streamers out there; definitely recommend this game.”
- “I got bored really fast when there was no music playing at all.”
- “Which is fair, but it would be cool if I could choose for this not to happen so it kept running while I changed music or something while playing.”
- “* music, (speaker customization feature) either adding your own music or the game's own default music can be played through your supermarket in the same ambiance supermarket music would play (purchasable as an in-game upgrade)”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences frequent stability issues, with users reporting occasional glitches such as items clipping through shelves and minor lag during navigation. While some players find the bugs amusing, they detract from the overall experience, making it challenging to stay engaged. Despite the appealing visuals and ambiance, the persistent glitches indicate a need for further refinement.
- “While the realistic shopping experience and clean visuals are positives, the lack of challenges and occasional glitches make it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The only problem is there are still bugs and glitches in this game.”
- “Buggy... time stops at 9pm .. so after like 10 minutes of playing you can start over :) what a failure.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely hilarious, particularly enjoying the quirky scenarios like a bald character buying out shampoo stock and the amusing ragdoll physics. Many recommend trying the free demo to experience the comedic elements firsthand, and there's a desire for additional features like AI-generated voices to enhance the humor further. Overall, the game is considered highly entertaining and addictive, with a strong comedic appeal.
- “Saw Jay from the Kubscoutz play this game, truly hilarious.”
- “Very addicting, and the funny thing is a bald guy bought out my entire stock of kaya shampoo.”
- “Super funny game, I can't wait for the full version. 10/10 recommend.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
6%
88%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often feeling it detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the dopamine rewards associated with grinding, many feel that the lack of engaging stories or characters makes the repetitive tasks less enjoyable. Overall, the game is seen as a sandbox experience that may only appeal to those looking for a casual way to pass the time.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This game is just about scanning items, grinding for money, and expanding your supermarket, but I recommend playing this when you're bored.”
- “But too much grinding and it's just a sandbox game.”
- “I don't hate it, it's just too grindy for me.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
50%
43%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting a complete lack of engaging narrative or meaningful storylines. Some suggest that the game would benefit from more dynamic and impactful story elements, rather than the simplistic and uninteresting framework currently in place. Overall, the consensus is that the story is either non-existent or fails to captivate players.
- “I think developing different storylines you can impact, rather than following the lines of bash & clash games, is going to be the way forward, perhaps utilizing AI or other RNG mechanics.”
- “✅ no story”
- “🔲 has a story, but it’s boring.”
- “I think developing different story lines you can impact, rather than following the lines of bash & clash games is going to be the way forward, perhaps utilizing AI or other RNG mechanics.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere in the game is intricately tied to natural elements, particularly rain, which plays a crucial role in creating a dynamic environment. Users appreciate how atmospheric conditions, including various forms of precipitation, contribute to the overall immersion and temperature regulation within the game world. This attention to detail enhances the player's experience by reflecting the continuous processes of the earth's hydrological cycle.
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
25%
Overall, the game runs smoothly without any noticeable lags or freezing. However, some users have raised concerns about the download size and performance on lower-end systems.
- “It seems to run smoothly, with no lags or freezing.”
- “The download size and potato performance might be an issue, though.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of warmth and positivity, with players finding it to be a delightful and uplifting experience. The emphasis on wholesome themes contributes to an overall feeling of joy and satisfaction.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight that the game's unpredictability significantly enhances its replayability, making it a title that can be enjoyed repeatedly without losing its appeal.
- “It adds an element of unpredictability that makes the game endlessly replayable.”