# Games like Thrifty Business

> The closest matches to Thrifty Business: Sticky Business, Trash Goblin, Book Bound, Whisper of the House, and Unpacking. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Sticky Business](https://imho.run/games/2303350/sticky-business) — Shares shop management and relationship building with Thrifty Business. 4,477 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303350/)
2. [Trash Goblin](https://imho.run/games/2407830/trash-goblin) — Shares shop management and resource gathering with Thrifty Business. 1,153 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407830/)
3. [Book Bound](https://imho.run/games/3320800/book-bound) — Also Shop Keeper and Cozy, like Thrifty Business. 215 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3320800/)
4. [Whisper of the House](https://imho.run/games/2589500/whisper-of-the-house) — Shares collectible hunting and inventory management with Thrifty Business. 2,019 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2589500/)
5. [Unpacking](https://imho.run/games/1135690/unpacking) — Also LGBTQ+ and Life Sim, like Thrifty Business. 22,256 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135690/)
6. [Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3615160/teddy-s-haven-a-fantasy-inspired-shop-simulator) — Also Shop Keeper and Life Sim, like Thrifty Business. 2,032 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3615160/)
7. [Cozy Cleaner](https://imho.run/games/2742710/cozy-cleaner) — Shares resource gathering with Thrifty Business. 863 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742710/)
8. [Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3552140/retro-rewind-video-store-simulator) — Shares shop management and collectible hunting with Thrifty Business. 4,829 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3552140/)
9. [Perfume Atelier](https://imho.run/games/3962270/perfume-atelier) — A frequent pick in Thrifty Business players' libraries, and another RPG. 70 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3962270/)
10. [Discounty](https://imho.run/games/2274620/discounty) — Shares shop management and inventory management with Thrifty Business. 1,332 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2274620/)
11. [Witchy Business](https://imho.run/games/3415230/witchy-business) — Shares shop management and relationship building with Thrifty Business. 344 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3415230/)
12. [Piece by Piece](https://imho.run/games/3179050/piece-by-piece) — Shares shop management and inventory management with Thrifty Business. 106 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3179050/)
13. [Minami Lane](https://imho.run/games/2678990/minami-lane) — Shares shop management and achievement hunting with Thrifty Business. 4,254 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2678990/)
14. [Tiny Bookshop](https://imho.run/games/2133760/tiny-bookshop) — Also Cozy and Life Sim, like Thrifty Business. 4,367 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2133760/)
15. [The Last Gas Station](https://imho.run/games/3690030/the-last-gas-station) — A frequent pick in Thrifty Business players' libraries, and another Indie. 205 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3690030/)
16. [STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar](https://imho.run/games/2508780/story-of-seasons-grand-bazaar) — Shares relationship building and collectible hunting with Thrifty Business. 1,223 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2508780/)
17. [inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories](https://imho.run/games/2723430/inkonbini-one-store-many-stories) — Shares shop management and achievement hunting with Thrifty Business. 209 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2723430/)
18. [Dungeon Bodega Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3458180/dungeon-bodega-simulator) — Shares shop management and inventory management with Thrifty Business. 159 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3458180/)
19. [Mystery Egg Shop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3850970/mystery-egg-shop-simulator) — A frequent pick in Thrifty Business players' libraries, and another Casual. 85 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3850970/)
20. [Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop](https://imho.run/games/2711030/sugardew-island-your-cozy-farm-shop) — Shares shop management and relationship building with Thrifty Business. 161 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2711030/)
21. [Hello Kitty Island Adventure](https://imho.run/games/2495100/hello-kitty-island-adventure) — Shares event driven progression and relationship building with Thrifty Business. 5,800 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2495100/)
22. [Dig & Deal](https://imho.run/games/3650740/dig-deal) — Shares shop management and resource gathering with Thrifty Business. 52 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3650740/)
23. [Returns Outlet Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3589510/returns-outlet-simulator) — A frequent pick in Thrifty Business players' libraries, and another Simulation. 284 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3589510/)
24. [Gemporium: A Cute Mining Sim](https://imho.run/games/2836100/gemporium-a-cute-mining-sim) — Shares resource gathering and inventory management with Thrifty Business. 798 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2836100/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3693650&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3693650&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3693650&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3693650
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3693650
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Thrifty Business

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!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3693650
- **Developer:** Spellgarden Games
- **Publisher:** Spellgarden Games
- **Genres:** Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input
- **Released:** May 18, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3693650/thrifty-business)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3693650&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3693650/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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