Steam Scream V is on until Nov 2. Spooky games crowd the store this week, so the quieter weeks after it are worth a look.

See what's launching
Retro Arcade Shop Simulator header image
Released Sep 4, 2026 Early Access $7.64 · −15% Very Positive Counts toward your Steam games

Retro Arcade Shop Simulator

By Alt Tab Game · published by Ultimate Publishing

Followers —
Reviews 270 Very Positive
Players now 6 Peak today 6
Followers, 30 days — Not enough history yet

About Retro Arcade Shop Simulator

Retro Arcade Shop Simulator is a game tagged Simulation, Arcade and Life Sim by Alt Tab Game, released Sep 4, 2026. It has 270 Steam reviews (Very Positive). The Steam games most like it include E-TECH SIMULATOR, Homeless Life Simulator and Pharmacy Simulator.

Build and manage your ultimate retro arcade! Buy classic Arcade Machines, Galaxy Pinball, and Gift Claw games, or invest in Cinema 8D, Go-Karts, and Racing Simulators. Manage the economy, hire staff, and repair your machines to keep the tokens rolling in!
From the Steam page

Steam's store box shows the price and a buy button. It loads from Steam, which may set its own cookies.

Steam data

Everything Steam lists for Retro Arcade Shop Simulator · record updated 38 minutes ago

Steam store

Overview

App ID4010900
Release dateSep 4, 2026
Last change number40138462
Last record update38 minutes ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
Alt Tab Game
Publisher
Ultimate Publishing, Ultimate Games S.A., PlayWay S.A.
Steam profile
Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked 1 day ago
Franchise
Simulation Games
Technologies
Unity detected

Platforms

Windows 64-bit
Steam Deck
Playable

Features

5
Single-playerSteam CloudSteam Trading CardsSteam AchievementsFamily Sharing

Related apps

Prices

Price · US$8.49
On sale41 of 41regions right now
Lowest seen · US$8.49Oct 23, 2026
Checked8 hours agoin 41 regions

MalaysiaRMMYR

Every price change is kept from Oct 23, 2026 on. Pick a region below to compare.

Patches

Patch notes

6
  1. Oct 2, 2026 Update 02.10.2026

    Hotfix & ImprovementsFOV maximum value increased to 120.Fixed a bug that could prevent save files from being read correctly when loading.Price Tags added to shelves and vending machines.You can now easily adjust item prices using Price Tag…

  2. Sep 9, 2026 Hot Fix 09.09.2026

    Changelog:Repairman required level decreased to level 5Added option to turn off motion blur.Jukebox wrong UI icons replaced.Cafeteria workers can fill coffee machine,if fridge contains required items.Cafeteria workers can fill soda dispens…

  3. Sep 7, 2026 Hot Fix | 07.09.2026

    Changelog:"Purchase Jukebox" task changed as "Purchase Boombox.""Purchase Vending Machine" task changed as "Purchase Snack Vending Machine""Purchase Login Machine" task chnaged as "Purchase Check-in Machine"Packaged coffee can be stored in…

  4. Jun 16, 2026 Demo Update | v0.1.0

    Patch Notes:Fixed several text overflow issues (especially in Russian).Fixed a bug in the Item Pricing menu.Fixed text overflow issues in the Market menu.Fixed incorrect text in the Employee Hiring tab.Added Enter key support to confirm pa…

  5. Dec 4, 2025 Hot Fix 0.1.1

    ⦁ Fixed the white screen issue on consoles.⦁ Prevented objects from being placed outside the playable area.⦁ Blocked access to unintended map areas.⦁ Fixed an issue when player is holding token boxes while NPCs are using them.⦁ Fixed an is…

  6. Dec 1, 2025 Update Notes 0.1

    1. New Games⦁ Duck Hunt⦁ Whack A Mole⦁ Boxing Machine⦁ Dart2. Critical Bug Fixes⦁ Fixed infinite product stock issue in the Cafeteria.⦁ Fixed a progression-blocking card payment bug caused by decimal/comma mismatch on the keypad.⦁ Fixed UI…

Builds

1
BuildBranchUpdated
25679164publicOct 2, 2026

Depots

Depots

1
IDNameSystemsSizeDownloadManifest
4010901 — All 4.07 GB 1.10 GB 6521625152458433866

Branches

1
BranchBuildUpdatedAccess
public 25679164 Oct 2, 2026 Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/Retro Arcade Shop Simulator

Launch options

1
ExecutableArgumentsSystemsDescription
Retro Arcade Shop Simulator.exe All

Cloud saves

Space per player476.8 MB
Filesup to 1,000
Save locations1
RootPathPatternSystems
WinAppDataLocalLowAlt Tab Game Studio/Retro Arcade Shop Simulator*.es3All

Achievements

Achievements200 hidden
Most unlocked95.7%Tidy Up
Rarest4.8%Arcade Legend

Global unlock rate

share of players who have it
  • Tidy Up Clean the shop 10 times. 95.7%
  • Fresh Coat Renovate the walls of your shop for the first time. 94.8%
  • Not Alone Anymore Hire your first employee. 85.2%
  • Local Favorite Serve 100 customers. 73.6%
  • Small Arcade Purchase 10 machines. 71.8%
  • First Steps Earn a total of $10,000. 69.9%
  • Handyman Repair machines 10 times. 68.9%
  • Spotless Clean the shop 50 times. 66.6%
  • Team Player Have 5 employees working for you. 66%
  • Popular Spot Serve 500 customers. 56.9%
  • Immaculate Clean the shop 100 times. 52.3%
  • Price Tag Set the price for a machine for the first time. 51.3%
  • Fix-It Pro Repair machines 50 times. 49.4%
  • Solid Income Earn a total of $100,000. 43.9%
  • Full Crew Have 10 employees working for you. 43.6%
  • Master Technician Repair machines 100 times. 37%
  • Growing Business Purchase 50 machines. 34.1%
  • Arcade Tycoon Earn a total of $500,000. 11.7%
All 20 achievements
  • Arcade Empire Purchase 100 machines. 11.6%
  • Arcade Legend Serve 5,000 customers. 4.8%

News

  1. Sep 11, 2026 · Community Announcements 🛠️ Fixes & Improvements 11.09.2026

    Fixed an issue where customers would not buy Technology Magazines.Fixed an issue where customers would not buy Action Games.Fixed a bug that occurred when ordering multiple items in the Cargo Area.Ad…

  2. Sep 4, 2026 · Community Announcements Retro Arcade Shop Simulator Is Out In Early Access!

    Hello Retro Arcaders! 🎰 The moment has finally arrived, and we’re excited to share some fantastic news with you. Retro Arcade Shop Simulator is now available in Early Access! Create your own retro a…

  3. Sep 3, 2026 · Community Announcements Tommorow Retro Arcade Shop Simulator Is Live In Early Access!

    Only one more day until the arcade doors open!We're so excited to work on this game. It's a really fun project, and we love seeing your enjoyment and excitement, too! We're happy to announce that tom…

  4. Sep 1, 2026 · Community Announcements Only 3 Days To Open The Doors To Arcade!

    Howdy, my lovely gamers!Imagine coming home after a long day, just to relax and chill with your homies in a stuffy room full of colors, cheap drinks, questionable chips, and lots of arcades...Sorry, …

  5. Aug 27, 2026 · Community Announcements Full Version Roadmap Release!

    We've been pouring our hearts into Retro Arcade Shop Simulator around the clock, and we're thrilled to announce that alongside the early access launch, we're finally ready to reveal what awaits you i…

  6. Aug 17, 2026 · Community Announcements Retro Arcade Shop Simulator Is Coming To Early Access!

    Welcome, our dearest future Arcade Shop Owners! We are thrilled to announce that our nostalgic gem is leaping from Demo into Early Access! Sharing our demo with you was a joy, and now we are eager to…

  7. Jun 16, 2026 · Community Announcements Steam Next Fest and Full Game Reveal

    Hey everyone!The neon is on, the machines are humming, and Retro Arcade Shop Simulator is officially part of Steam Next Fest. Whether you have already racked up a high score in the demo or are walkin…

  8. Jun 11, 2026 · Community Announcements The Retro Arcade Shop Simulator Demo Is Available Now!

    Hello everyone!The doors are open, the neon lights are on, and our first customers are already arriving. The Retro Arcade Shop Simulator Demo is now live on Steam!Now you can step into the golden age…

  9. Nov 17, 2025 · Community Announcements We’re Part of Made in Türkiye 2025!

    We’re proud to be included in the Made in Türkiye 2025 Festival on Steam, an event that highlights games made in Türkiye. This year’s lineup has over 500 games from more than 150 studios, from small …

Data from public Steam pages, updated daily; 5 days of history. LaunchRivals is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.