A new game from the solo developer of Outpath and Himno series
Solo developer David Moralejo Sánchez, creator of the Outpath and Himno series, is excited to announce Mini Shopkeeper, a cozy idle shop management sim that lives right in your taskbar. The game’s Steam page goes live today, with release planned for Q1 2026.
In Mini Shopkeeper, you run a tiny medieval store that operates quietly in the corner of your screen. Hire assistants, manage shifts, decorate your space to attract different kinds of customers, and send adventurers on expeditions – all while you go about your day. It’s a charming blend of idle mechanics, light strategy, and cozy aesthetics designed to make your desktop feel alive.
“I wanted to create something that feels alive on your computer – a cozy world that hums along while you work or browse,” said Moralejo Sánchez. “Mini Shopkeeper is like having a little village tucked at the bottom of your screen – you can check in, tweak things, and watch it grow.”
Build, Decorate, and Grow your Tiny Empire
Run Your Shop: Organize shelves, haggle with customers, and hire assistants. Assign tasks, set schedules, and create automation rules so your store runs smoothly, even when you’re away. Level up to unlock new systems and skills.
Decorate to Attract Buyers
Every decoration affects who visits. Set the mood of your shop to draw in different kinds of customers – collectors, knights, nobles, or travelers – each with their own preferences and spending habits.
Craft, Upgrade, and Trade
Turn gathered materials into valuable goods, discover blueprints, and improve item quality. Use what you craft to equip your workers and adventurers, boosting efficiency and success on expeditions.
Recruit Adventurers
Hire your favorite customers as adventurers and send them out on quests across a sprawling world map. Expeditions vary in duration, risk, and reward – bringing back rare loot and crafting materials to fuel your business.
Revive the City
Invest in city upgrades to win the hearts of the townsfolk and restore prosperity to your world – unlocking new buffs, customers, and features.
Background Friendly Design
Built for multitaskers, Mini Shopkeeper lives in your desktop taskbar. It’s a cozy, low-stress experience designed to run quietly in the background, perfect for players who love idle games, cozy sims, and productivity-friendly fun.
Key Features
• Idle shop management game built for the taskbar
• Customer variety driven by decoration and ambience
• Dynamic pricing and haggling system
• Crafting, automation, and merchant skill progression
• 70+ unique recruitable adventurers
• Hire assistants and manage shifts for efficiency
• City upgrades that unlock powerful new systems
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