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We just released a new trailer for our retro shop sim!

Hi friends! What do you think?

Shop Crush is a mysterious shop simulator with psychological horror elements, set in the early 2000s.

In this hybrid visual novel, you run a small thrift shop, get to know your customers, figure out what they really want, and decide what to put in front of them. Every customer has their own personality, preferences, and hidden motives - and it’s up to you to figure them out.

Behind each customer is a small psychological mystery waiting to be uncovered. Read their behavior, make the right calls, and balance profit against customer trust as you try to keep the shop running for one more day.

u/badfantasyrx — 4 days ago
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Are text adventure games worth making in 2026?

I was wondering if you guys still play text based adventure / interactive games. I remember they used to be very popular back in the day.

And is it worth creating a text based interactive game in 2026?

Just wanna hear your thoughts.

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u/mezzotale — 13 days ago