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Tiny Bookshop

2025
GenresIndie, Simulation, RPG, Strategy, Single Player
AvailableAug 7, 2025
PlatformPC, Nintendo Switch
Developerneoludic games
Overview

Leave everything behind and open a Tiny Bookshop by the sea in this ambient narrative management game. Stock your wagon, set up shop in scenic locations, and navigate a post-capitalist future alongside Bookstonbury’s eclectic cast of characters.

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28 reviews found

98

The Punished Backlog

Aug 15, 2025

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

TheSixthAxis

Aug 21, 2025

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90

Destructoid

Aug 7, 2025

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

ComicBook.com

Aug 6, 2025

The story, like the gameplay, isn’t quick or overly complicated. But if you were hoping for a cozy bookish game that truly delves into the literary world, Tiny Bookshop is going to deliver.


90

CGMagazine

Aug 14, 2025

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90

So Many Games

Aug 8, 2025

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90

Screen Rant

Aug 6, 2025

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90

SavePoint Gaming

Aug 6, 2025

As a sim, what Tiny Bookshop is able to accomplish is truly impressive. It hooks you like an intriguing mystery, makes you fall head over heels with the premise and characters like a romance novel, and delivers a satisfying ending akin to an epic saga. It is truly made for players and readers of all ages, and just needs a little more accessibility magic for a complete tale. Tiny Bookshop launches on PC via Steam on August 7. SavePoint Score Summary Tiny Bookshop is a truly delightful management sim that perfectly balances a well-written, often whimsical narrative with real-world elements that help it stay grounded.


89

NoobFeed

Aug 8, 2025

Tiny Bookshop is one of the few games that does a great job of combining idea and execution. Neoludic Games has made a game that is as much about people as it is about books. It encourages you to take their time, enjoy the little things in life, and slow down. It stands out in the world of cozy games, which is getting more and more crowded, thanks to its mix of strategic planning, story closeness, and aesthetic warmth. Even though the game's difficulty level could use some more advanced scenarios, its slow pace and focus on human connection make it a joy to play for a long time.


81

Nindie Spotlight

Aug 12, 2025

Summary and quote unavailable.

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