During today’s Wholesome Snack showcase, indie studio Spellgarden Games, known for Sticky Business and Ritual of Raven, announced their next charm-filled project: Thrifty Business, a nostalgic thrift shop management sim launching on PC in 2026.
The reveal trailer showcases a warm, 90s-inspired aesthetic packed with colorful items, cozy vibes, and a focus on community-building through your very own vintage store.
Build Your Dream Thrift Shop, One Treasure at a Time
In Thrifty Business, you’re the new proprietor of a retro-style secondhand shop, complete with boxes overflowing with eclectic finds. From worn-in denim to quirky antiques and lost childhood toys, your job is to dig through piles of pre-loved items and curate displays that reflect your style.
Want a color-coordinated rainbow wall of sneakers? A themed corner dedicated to gadgets from the 90s? Or a cozy nook filled with toys and plushies? Precision placement lets you organize your shop exactly how you imagine it.
As your business grows, you’ll expand your space, unlock new rooms, and steadily transform your store into a local community hotspot.
A Store Powered by People and Personality
Beyond the cozy decor and shopkeeping, Thrifty Business emphasizes getting to know your customers. You’ll chat with quirky regulars, help shoppers track down sentimental items, and fulfill special requests that evolve into stories of their own.
As your reputation rises, players can host hobbyist events to bring the community together, turning your thrift shop into an actual “third space,” where neighbors gather, create, and connect.
Packed With Nostalgia and Spellgarden’s Signature Wholesome Touch
With over 500 items to stock, rearrange, and rediscover, plus customization options ranging from furniture and decor to wallpaper and flooring, Thrifty Business offers the same attention to detail and cozy design that made Sticky Business a breakout hit.
Spellgarden Games, a five-person team of Kathrin, Sophie, Zoë, Kasimir, and Malin, continues its mission to create wholesome and heartfelt games that celebrate creativity and comfort. Thrifty Business looks poised to follow in those footsteps with a comforting loop of treasure hunting, decorating, and connecting with the people who walk through your doors.
Players can wishlist Thrifty Business on Steam now.
