
Build and manage your ultimate retro arcade! Buy classic Arcade Machines, Galaxy Pinball, and Gift Claw games, or invest in Cinema 8D, Go-Karts, and Racing Simulators. Manage the economy, hire staff, and repair your machines to keep the tokens rolling in!
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Build and manage your ultimate retro arcade! Buy classic Arcade Machines, Galaxy Pinball, and Gift Claw games, or invest in Cinema 8D, Go-Karts, and Racing Simulators. Manage the economy, hire staff, and keep every machine running!
Step into the neon-lit world of the past and build the ultimate entertainment center in Retro Arcade Shop Simulator. Start with a humble, dusty venue and gradually transform it into a booming, large-scale arcade business. Buy nostalgic arcade cabinets, organize your floor plan to maximize customer flow, and watch the tokens roll in. Whether you want to recreate a cozy 80s hangout spot or build a massive, multi-room gaming paradise, you have the tools to bring your retro tycoon dreams to life.
Growing your business takes more than plugging in a few machines. You’ll need to manage a token economy across four different currencies, watch your hourly income, and take out bank loans to fund your expansions.
Unlock up to 10 unique rooms and fill them with a variety of attractions. Offer your customers classic Air Hockey, Pinball, and Whack-A-Mole, or invest in high-end Plane Simulators, Bowling Alleys, Go-Kart tracks, and immersive 8D Cinemas. When crowds get overwhelming, hire cashiers, cafeteria workers, and token collectors so no customer ever waits in line.
Make the arcade truly yours with deep interior customization. Choose from dozens of wall and floor textures, add vibrant graffiti murals, and set the perfect mood with neon lighting, signs, and decorative plants. You’ll also need to keep your customers fueled by managing a cafeteria - serve burgers, pour drinks, and sell gaming magazines or CDs to maximize your daily profits.
Heavy use takes its toll. Cabinets break down, screens go dark, and a dead machine is a machine that isn't making you money. Service and repair your hardware, mop the floors, empty the token boxes, and keep the whole venue in working order. Do it all yourself to save money in the early days, then hire repairmen and cleaners once the crowds get too big to handle alone. Blend relaxing business progression with an unforgettable nostalgic atmosphere and become the ultimate arcade tycoon!
Build Your Arcade Empire
Expand from a small shop into a massive entertainment center by unlocking 10 distinct rooms.
Over 25 Unique Machines & Attractions
Build your dream venue with 28 distinct types of entertainment, ranging from classic Arcade Cabinets, Pinball, and Whack-A-Mole to high-end Plane Simulators, Go-Karts, and 8D Cinemas
Service & Repair
Machines wear down with use. Keep them serviced and repaired, mop the floors, and collect the tokens to keep your arcade profitable.
Deep Economy Management
Navigate a complex financial system with 4 token types, hourly income tracking, and multi-tier bank loans.
Automate with Staff
Hire and manage cashiers, cafeteria workers, repairmen, cleaners, and token collectors to keep your business running smoothly.
Extensive Customization
Personalize your venue with 26 wall textures, 17 floor types, custom lighting, posters, neon signs, and decorative plants.
Run a Cafeteria
Keep gamers fueled by serving snacks and drinks, and boost your profits by selling video games, comics, and magazines.
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There are a few things id like to see first off either getting help stocking and bringing items in...2nd i would love to see tags for locations make it easier to manage all the items your selling most importantly i would love to see a hand cart if you cant get assistance from the employees one box at a time is so tedious. i love the mini games to fix the games heres hoping they can add more complicated mini games later perhaps with wires i would love to also see more options for hired workers such as you can go cheap on this employee but hes not fast or not as efficient at fixing things.... you pay for what you get kinda deal.. any way im loving this game im hoping for more content so that it doesn't get stale as for know im LOVING IT..... amazing for the price.....
Solid 8/10 sim game. 12-15 hours is pretty reasonable for this game if you want to decorate and experience everything it has to offer. For $8.99 that's not bad at all and it seems there will be more content over time. Much like seemingly every other sim out these days, it released with just too little content but again, it's $9.
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Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish*languages with full audio support
Hours played at review time, across 224 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Simulation Games are some of my favorite and this is the first time I felt the need to comment on a game because I just think one thing that was left out is just unacceptable. Not having restocking employees in a store simulation game of any kind of egregious. It comes down to you just stocking things over and over every single day and it sucks the fun out of the game. I enjoy many other aspects but that got tiring quickly. So, if they add those and add labels to organize then I will enjoy it more. The other issues are more minor and can be changed over time...adding more options being one (I was wanting some furniture really bad like tables for the dining area). Also, even with three coin collectors my machines fill up and sit there which is ridiculous. I still enjoyed some of my time spent on the game but I cannot recommend until more is added and fixed. I will keep on the lookout and change my review later if I see the updates.
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J'aime bien simple et bien fait
Cest un tres bon jeu de simulation......quand meme asser complet........mon seul probleme est que les niveaux montent trop rapidement donc ce n est pas un jeu que on peux jouer tres longtemps......hate de voir les futur mise a jour
Nice to play a game where i come across no bugs!! well done on that. My only issue with this game is that progression is far too fast, Full automation comes far too early. i played this less than 8 hours before i fully expanded everything and i probably could of done it in less time but hanging out in menu or my streaming breaks have accounted for some of the time. Great game though, worth every penny :D
This game is still in early development, so take this with a grain of salt. This game was a great way for me to kill a Sunday when I needed a bit of a break. That being said, that was about all the playability the game had (at least in its current state). If you are a 90s kid and played any of the tycoon games or sims, then you will enjoy this. However once you get your arcade maxed out, and all your staff, there isn't much for you to do other than restock the shelves and wander around. If you could play the games in the arcade, that would be pretty cool - games inside of a game. Otherwise, I don't know what this game needs to make it last longer.
Fun but short. The level up system stops around lvl 16 which you'll achieve after your third hour. Also, it is way too easy to make money. Despite all that, a lot of detail has gone into how the games. Good for the asking price. Hope there's more
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