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Steve Mcilwain · Published by Playable Design, LLC · Official site ↗
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Thrift Shop is a casual, thrift shopping simulation game. You start with an empty workshop and a full wallet of Thrift Coins. Your mentor, Papa Pinchpenny, teaches you how to navigate thrift stores, find unique items, resell for profit, and complete quests that unlock stores and skills.
Free
Indie, Simulation, Casual · More free games
Explore and manage a workshop by finding unique items and completing quests in Thrift Shop. Learn from Papa Pinchpenny as you grow your business through casual simulation gameplay.
About this game
Welcome to Thrift Shop, a casual simulation game that takes you on an exciting journey into the world of bargain hunting and treasure finding! Set in contemporary times, you'll step into the shoes of a budding entrepreneur with a passion for thrift stores and a dream to become a Thrift Shop Guru.
In this unique game, you'll start your adventure in your workshop, equipped with the knowledge and guidance of your mentor, Papa Pinchpenny. Learn the ropes from a seasoned expert as he imparts his wisdom and tricks of the trade to help you.
Your main objective in Thrift Shop is to become a successful Thrift Shop Guru by mastering the art of buying, improving and selling items. Visit various thrift stores, scouring their shelves for hidden gems and valuable treasures. As you accumulate a collection of unique items, you'll earn profits by reselling them at a higher price.
But it's not just about buying low and selling high. To maximize your profits, you'll need to utilize your skills in cleaning and repairing items. Enhance the value of worn-out pieces through restoration, making them more appealing to potential buyers.
As you progress, Papa Pinchpenny will guide you through a series of quests and challenges, unlocking new game features along the way. Expand your horizons by exploring larger thrift stores, discovering more expensive items with greater profit potential. You'll also come across power-ups and collectible items that can enhance your abilities and offer unique advantages.
Key Features:
Embark on an adventure of thrift shopping and entrepreneurship in Thrift Shop.
In this unique game, you'll start your adventure in your workshop, equipped with the knowledge and guidance of your mentor, Papa Pinchpenny. Learn the ropes from a seasoned expert as he imparts his wisdom and tricks of the trade to help you.
Your main objective in Thrift Shop is to become a successful Thrift Shop Guru by mastering the art of buying, improving and selling items. Visit various thrift stores, scouring their shelves for hidden gems and valuable treasures. As you accumulate a collection of unique items, you'll earn profits by reselling them at a higher price.
But it's not just about buying low and selling high. To maximize your profits, you'll need to utilize your skills in cleaning and repairing items. Enhance the value of worn-out pieces through restoration, making them more appealing to potential buyers.
As you progress, Papa Pinchpenny will guide you through a series of quests and challenges, unlocking new game features along the way. Expand your horizons by exploring larger thrift stores, discovering more expensive items with greater profit potential. You'll also come across power-ups and collectible items that can enhance your abilities and offer unique advantages.
Key Features:
- Explore a world of thrift stores and become a Thrift Shop Guru
- Experience the guidance and wisdom of Papa Pinchpenny, your mentor
- Engage in the exciting process of buying and selling items to earn profits
- Learn valuable skills such as cleaning, repairing, and scrapping to help grow your wallet
- Unlock new game features, larger stores, and more valuable items through quests
- Discover power-ups and collectible items
- Immerse yourself in a zen, single-player experience
Embark on an adventure of thrift shopping and entrepreneurship in Thrift Shop.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+)
- Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX11, DX12 capable GPU
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX11, DX12 capable GPU
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
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Thrift Shop Demo Playthrough
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44364063/4b886f08e63e0ebc73aa2a969d9088a78b49a959.png Let's go thrift shopping together! Join me as I play through the demo of my new game, Thrift Shop. You can follow along while I learn from my mentor, Papa Pinchpenny, and go on quests. I'll visit thrift shops to buy items, then use my workshop to clean, repair, scrap and appraise them before selling. Excited to hear your questions and get feedback on ways to make the game even more fun before release. Thank you! -SteveRead full article on Community Announcements (Playable Design)AnnouncementsOfficial
Thrift Shop Demo Playthrough
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44364063/4b886f08e63e0ebc73aa2a969d9088a78b49a959.png Let's go thrift shopping together! Join me as I play through the demo of my new game, Thrift Shop. You can follow along while I learn from my mentor, Papa Pinchpenny, and go on quests. I'll visit thrift shops to buy items, then use my workshop to clean, repair, scrap and appraise them before selling. Excited to hear your questions and get feedback on ways to make the game even more fun before release. Thank you! -SteveRead full article on Community Announcements (Playable Design)
