TCG Card Shop Simulator Launches 1.0 Update on Steam

TCG Card Shop Simulator has officially reached its 1.0 release on Steam following two years in early access. Developer Ding Shen Sia launched the project after experiencing burnout from mobile game development in 2023. The simulation title initially arrived on Steam Early Access on September 15, 2024. The game quickly surpassed initial expectations by selling 100,000 copies in its first three days.

The title has since attracted four million players and accumulated nearly 50,000 reviews on Steam, with 96 percent of those reviews remaining positive. Players have largely embraced the cozy mechanics of managing a small storefront. Many positive reviews also highlight how the simulator helps curb real-world card pack purchasing habits.

Alongside the milestone, the 1.0 update introduces versions for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and a successor referred to as Switch 2, joining existing editions on Steam and Xbox Series X and S. For current players, the update transforms the fictional Tetramon TCG products into a playable card game directly inside the software.

The 1.0 update introduces nearly 2,000 new cards to the experience, bringing the total card pool to 4,436. This expansion provides players with significantly more variety as they manage their virtual retail spaces and engage with the newly playable card mechanics.