Shelf by Shelf: Bookstore Simulator — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Two New Simulation Games! | 2026-10-22 | Hey everyone!We wanted to share a little something we've been working on!We're excited to welcome two new simulation games to our lineup under Curve Street, and both are getting ready for Early Access!Italian Street Food Simulator | November 5, 2026Run your own Italian street food stand, prepare delicious recipes, serve customers, and grow your little business.Bar Owner Simulator | November 12, 2026Build and manage your own bar, serve drinks, take care of customers, and turn your place into a thriving business.Both games have free demos available on Steam!If either sounds like your kind of game, feel free to check it out and add it to your wi |
| Cart by Cart announced! | 2026-05-16 | Hello bookworms!We’re incredibly excited to announce our new cozy management game: Cart by Cart!Cart by Cart carries the same cozy spirit and satisfying organization-focused gameplay that many players loved in Shelf by Shelf, but this time in a supermarket setting with a bigger and more ambitious scope. It is also a project where we explore many of the ideas and systems we originally wanted to create while developing Shelf by Shelf.Build and organize your own supermarket, stock shelves, arrange products, help customers, and slowly grow your store in a relaxing atmosphere designed around satisfying management gameplay.Add Steam wishlist! |
| New Bundles! | 2026-03-12 | Hello everyone,Shelf by Shelf is now included in several new bundles. With these bundles, you can get our games together at a better price. Coffee Express & Shelf by ShelfManage your own coffee shop and organize a cozy bookstore. This bundle brings together Coffee Express and Shelf by Shelf, combining relaxing management and organization experiences. Cozy Factory & Shelf by ShelfBuild sweet production lines while organizing a peaceful bookstore. Cozy Factory and Shelf by Shelf come together in this bundle to offer two calm and satisfying management experiences. Genco Interactive Complete BundleDiscover the games developed by Genco Interactive |
| Gameplay Update - v1.2 | 2025-10-29 | Hello bookworms!We hope you're enjoying your time on Shelf by Shelf. Now we're back with a new update! In this version, we've made a few improvements to enhance the player experience:- Market prices have been updated, so books, shelves, and renovation materials are now more affordable.- Tags and objects can now be removed, so you can get rid of items you don't want.- New directional indicators have been added, along with some visual cues to make things clearer.Thank you for your support and feedback. We strive to make Shelf by Shelf a little better every day 💜 |
| First Day Update - v1.1 | 2025-10-23 | Hello bookworms!We thank you for the interest you showed on our first day. We made this update to make some minor adjustments and corrections.- The incorrect prices of science fiction books in the market have been corrected.- The error in the cat animation has been fixed.- The error in the achievement related to collecting books has been fixed.We hope you enjoy your time here! |
| Shelf by Shelf Released! | 2025-10-23 | This little bookstore we've been working on for a while has finally opened its doors. Shelf by Shelf is now live!We'd also like to thank everyone who played the game during the demo period and shared their thoughts and feedback with us. The feedback we received during the Steam Next Fest process was truly insightful for us. The game changed a bit during this process, especially in terms of gameplay flow, customer interactions, and the feel of shelf arrangement. We tried to create a calmer, more consistent, and more understandable experience.The bookstore is now fully open. We hope you enjoy playing! |
| Shelf by Shelf Next Fest Demo Now Available! | 2025-10-12 | The demo of Shelf by Shelf, coming October 23rd, is now playable exclusively on Steam Next Fest! Don't miss this opportunity to get a first look at the game between October 13th and 20th. Following the Steam Next Fest event, we'll release the full version on October 23rd, featuring a customizable shop, plants that need tending, a cute cat, and a variety of customer types!Don't forget to add Shelf by Shelf to your wishlist and join our Discord server to stay updated on the latest developments! |
| Release date announced: October 23! | 2025-10-06 | Shelf by Shelf is finally hitting the shelves! 🎉On October 23, get ready to set up your own bookstore, organize your shelves, and step into a cozy world filled with books.Design your dream bookstore, delight your customers, and join us on this colorful journey filled with pages! Don't forget to add Shelf by Shelf to your wishlist and join our Discord server to stay updated on the latest developments! |