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Games like Shop Simulator: Pet Shop

If Shop Simulator: Pet Shop is your kind of game, the closest matches are Screen Pets, Animal Shelter 2 and PowerWash Simulator — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Shop Simulator: Pet Shop: Design and manage your own Pet Shop: Order cute animals and accessories, place them in the store, serve customers at the cash register, expand your shop floor, hire staff, and automate processes – also in multiplayer with up to three friends.

2024SimulationCasual9.99 USDWindowsby Three River Games (3RG)
Shop Simulator: Pet Shop — Steam game cover

Players who liked Shop Simulator: Pet Shop also play

Steam players who put hours into Shop Simulator: Pet Shop also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Screen Pets

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Shop Simulator: Pet Shop fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Cute pets live at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Animal Shelter 2

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Shop Simulator: Pet Shop fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. PowerWash Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Shop Simulator: Pet Shop fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Shop Simulator: Pet Shop fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Restore Your Island

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Shop Simulator: Pet Shop fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Heal a scarred island, rebuild habitats, play with your dog, design your sanctuary, and relax by the fire. Turn this broken, trash-filled island into a thriving sanctuary — one clean sweep at a time.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Shop Simulator: Pet Shop fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator is a cozy management game where you design and run your own exotic pet shop. Care for over 70 animals, raise babies, breed rare color variants, customize your store, and manage customers and staff.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Pets Hotel

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Shop Simulator: Pet Shop fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Welcome to Pets Hotel, a place where you can start the business you always dreamed of! Pets Hotel gives you a unique opportunity to build, design, and run a place where pets can feel at home. Cats, dogs, turtles, and many other animals are waiting for you to take care of them!

    2023IndieSimulation17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Garden Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Shop Simulator: Pet Shop fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    PLANT - DESIGN - HARVEST - With Garden Simulator you’ll get your own allotment, place deco elements and cultivate plants to harvest and sell them. Get ready for a beautiful time in nature. Always remember: A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace for the soul.

    2022SimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shop Simulator: Pet Shop at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shop Simulator: Pet Shop on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shop Simulator: Pet Shop on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shop Simulator: Pet Shop on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shop Simulator: Pet Shop on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Shop Simulator: Pet Shop on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shop Simulator: Pet Shop on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shop Simulator: Pet Shop on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Shop Simulator: Pet Shop on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

More from Three River Games (3RG)

Other recommendable Steam games by Three River Games (3RG), ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Shop Simulator: Supermarket

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Three River Games (3RG), the studio behind Shop Simulator: Pet Shop. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    DESIGN, SELL & EXPAND – YOUR SUCCESS IS IN YOUR HANDS. Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in Shop Simulator: Supermarket. Immerse yourself in the world of retail and start your own business today!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Shop Simulator: Waifu Pillows

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Three River Games (3RG), the studio behind Shop Simulator: Pet Shop. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Konnichiwa Shop-owner-kun! Become a hero of the weeb/otaku community in a cute Japanese suburb with your very own waifu pillow shop! Stock your shelves with exciting dakimakura designs, expand your store, and make a fortune in Shop Simulator: Waifu Pillows!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Michelangelo: Stonemason Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Three River Games (3RG), the studio behind Shop Simulator: Pet Shop. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Shape stone into masterpieces as Michelangelo. Tap away, level up your skills, and create art – from a simple pillar to the world-famous David. A full evening's experience for the price of a cappuccino 😇

    2025IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Airport Baggage Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Three River Games (3RG), the studio behind Shop Simulator: Pet Shop. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Inspect and sort baggage at the airport! Check suitcases for illegal contents, weight, and destination airport. Build your own fully automated baggage handling system and optimize your terminal's efficiency for maximum profit!

    2026IndieSimulationCasual14.39 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Animal Shelter 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. PowerWash Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Garden Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and Casual with Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

    PLANT - DESIGN - HARVEST - With Garden Simulator you’ll get your own allotment, place deco elements and cultivate plants to harvest and sell them. Get ready for a beautiful time in nature. Always remember: A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace for the soul.

    2022SimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Shop Simulator: Pet Shop

How much does Shop Simulator: Pet Shop cost?
Shop Simulator: Pet Shop is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Shop Simulator: Pet Shop have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Shop Simulator: Pet Shop supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Shop Simulator: Pet Shop?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shop Simulator: Pet Shop are Screen Pets, Animal Shelter 2, PowerWash Simulator.
Who developed Shop Simulator: Pet Shop?
Shop Simulator: Pet Shop was developed by Three River Games (3RG).

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Shop Simulator: Pet Shop.

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