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Run a vintage thrift shop by unpacking mystery boxes, arranging secondhand finds, serving regulars, and expanding your store.
Released 18 May 2026
Unpack Mystery Boxes
Arrange Thrift Finds
Group Items by Tags
Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community!
Developed by Spellgarden Games · Published by Spellgarden Games
You take charge of a new thrift shop, buying boxes of secondhand goods and uncovering items to stock. Customers visit to browse and buy, while regulars bring requests and share snippets of their lives.
Place and organize the items on shelves, racks, and tables, grouping goods by their tags to earn community points. Shopkeeping is low-pressure: prices are set, and customers handle their purchases without haggling or time limits.
Use earnings to buy more stock and community points to unlock furnishings and decorations. Expand into additional rooms, customize the shop, and host events that bring customers together and advance their stories.
Players often enjoy opening boxes, arranging the shop, and customizing its rooms, describing the loop as relaxing and easy to return to. Reviews also praise the colorful pixel art, nostalgic items, and the customer stories and events. Common reservations are that the shop-management systems are very light and the routine can feel repetitive after stories and unlocks run out; some players also want more space and more flexible item placement.
In Thrifty Business, you’ll set up and manage your very own 90’s-inspired vintage thrift shop. Search through boxes filled with pre-loved gems and use them to create gorgeous displays. Unlock furniture, decorations, wallpaper & floors to create a beautiful community space that brings everybody together!
Adjust your layout and organize your shelves and racks to the finest detail. Group your wares by colour, theme, purpose, or whatever you like. The more organized your store is, the more community points you’ll get to unlock new goodies!
Customize the furniture, wallpaper, flooring and decor to make your store as welcoming and cozy as possible. As business grows, you might even need to expand into the adjacent rooms!
This is so much more than just a store. Listen to customer’s stories and try to fulfill their requests. You can also unlock and host hobbyist events, turning your business into a treasured third space for locals!
laid-back management sim
colorful 90s-inspired graphics
500+ different items to add to your shelves
precision placing so you can organize exactly how you want
customization options: furniture, decorations, wallpaper & flooring
a quirky and unique cast of customers
stressful min-maxing to get the best possible profit
setting item prices or haggling
impatient customers that leave your store in anger
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 37 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
