- Art Shop Simulator Joins Wholesome Underdogs + 35% Off! - 9 March 2026
Art Shop Simulator is part of the Wholesome Underdogs event on Steam! 🎨 To celebrate, the game will be 35% off during the entire event.First, I want to address something some of you have noticed: the updates have been quiet for the past few months.The reason is pretty simple, I’ve been working on a major renovation of my house in real life. What I thought would be a manageable project turned into something much bigger than expected. Anyone who has ever renovated knows how it goes: one wall turns into five, one weekend turns into months.It demanded more time and energy than I originally planned, and because I’m developing this game largely on my own, it meant development had to temporarily slow down.But the important part is that my vision for Art Shop Simulator has never changed.From the beginning, the goal has always been to create the best art shop simulator possible; a game where cr…
- 0.4.5b - Security update - 6 October 2025
Hey everyone, I've updated Art Shop Simulator to the latest version of the Unity engine to fix a recently discovered security issue. Unity (the game engine that the game runs on) found a flaw that, in rare cases, could let harmful programs on a device interfere with Unity games. There’s no evidence anyone has used this exploit, but Unity and developers everywhere are updating to make sure players stay completely safe. This update doesn’t change gameplay, it just keeps things secure and stable for everyone. What you need to do: Simply update to the newest version of the game. No extra steps needed after that! In regards to the upcoming major update, more information will be available soon. If you're curious, just check the roadmap. There are some hints there! Regards, Alex Developer
- 0.4.5 - Update (New pricing tool & view-only wallspaces) - 16 September 2025
Added new pricing tool that allows you to quickly price art,Added new view-only option to wall spaces, if you want to decorate with art,Fixed performance drops on lower-end GPUs when rendering multiple paintings at once,Fixed bug causing textures to load at higher quality than intended on low graphics settings,Fixed issue where shadows rendered incorrectly on integrated graphics cards,Fixed stuttering that occurred when switching between day and night lighting on some systems
- 0.4.4 - Update (Cozy Job Simulator Fest 25) - 13 September 2025
Added option to now copy color from walls,Added unique event decoration item: Cozy Job Simulator Frog,Improved the logo to make it easier to read and give a more cozy-vibe, hope you like it!, Fixed bug that would hide the color-picking behind settings in management computer,Fixed patch-log being inverted, should now show latest info at top,Fixed issue where paintings could disappear when moved too quickly,Fixed bug that caused customers to walk through walls in rare cases,Fixed performance hiccups when too many NPCs entered the shop at once,Fixed crash when rapidly switching between the shop and storage menus,Fixed lighting issue where certain wall spots appeared overly bright,Fixed bug where music sometimes stopped after entering paint mode,Fixed problem with items clipping through shelves after being rotated,Fixed rare save/load error where event items didn’t reappear correctly,Fixed…
- 0.4.3b - Hotfix - 8 August 2025
This is a small hotfix that focuses on a few small fixes. We also have a new logo which is much easier to read. It also gives off a better "cozy"-vibe than the previous one. Hope you like it!.. and YES! I hear you guys, I will be adding the possibility to add your own music in the game. Also I will be allowing you to have a new type of viewing, so your customers can view the art - and not buy it. It will come in the next update.Fixes:Fixed bug that would cause color-picking in the Manager Computer to go behind the settingsFixed issue where patch-log would be invertedFixed bug that could lock you outsideImproved performance, giving some more FPS
- 0.4.3 - Debut Festival 2025 Update - 7 August 2025
Added unique event decoration item: Debut Festival 2025 HorseONLY available for those that login the game between August 7 - 11Fixed bug that could block you from ordering copies if artist-name is emptyFixed bug that would make settings change after exiting Manager Computer, such as shop name and othersFixed issue that could sometimes lock you in crouch-mode when interacting with cash-registerFixed bug that could soft-lock you when attacking a customer that is paying at the cash-registerFixed bug that would make the game freeze for some players when ending the dayFixed some visual glitches that could make serving trays float in the airFixed bug that would make you drop an item whenever customers despawnedFixed a crash that could happen when players tried to serve employees drinksFixed bug that blocked drink station from being placed while having items inside
- 0.4.2b - Hotfix - 26 July 2025
Improvement: You can now edit the artist-name when creating new art Fixed bug making the walls not fully animate down when expanding the shop Fixed bug that would not reset position of your new pet after removing the old one Fixed bug that would make walls hide items and pets when expanding the shop
- 0.4.2 - Update - 26 July 2025
New item: Wall shelfNew items: Books (x4)New items: Fossils (x2)New item: HorseChange: You can no longer see name of passing by NPC's, making it easier to see who is entering your shopChange: Rewrote the NPC system of passing by NPC's, using less resources and improving overall performanceChange: There are now NPC's walking on the other side of the road alsoFixed bug that would make balls (pet toys) and art fall through walls or floorFixed bug that made the cat stop running or not even run at allFixed bug that would sometimes rotate wallspaces the wrong wayFixed bug with flags making them not always stick on the wallFixed bug with TV, causing it to sometimes fall off the wall after loading in the gameFixed bug that would allow customers to stand inside eachotherFixed bug with the animation of bored customers, making their legs float in the airFixed bug that would make customers cut the…
- 0.4.1 - Hotfix - 23 July 2025
Fixed issue that would cause customers to walk around looking like they are thinking all the time Fixed visual that would not display the CCTV menu while hovering the camera Change: Increased the chance to find legendary items by 1% Change: Increased the chance to find rare items by 2%
- 0.4.0 - Major update (Paws & Chaos) - 23 July 2025
First off, thank you all so much for your continued support. The kind words, bug reports, and amazing Steam reviews have been a huge source of motivation for me. I couldn’t have come this far without you.If you encounter any issues, please don’t hesitate to report them. I’m already working on the next update, which will let you have multiple pets and includes quality-of-life improvements based on your feedback, like customers *actually* using the trash bins. You’ll also be able to customize your employees!But, let's get to what’s new in this major update:NEW FEATURESNew decorations: tables, chairs, art, and more TV where you can play local video clips (I want to add youtube soon)Balls for playing fetch with pets Food and water systems for pets Dogs can now act as Security and stop thieves Thieves added — some customers will try to steal your art Weapon added (Hold TAB) to defend your sh…
- 0.3.3b - Performance hotfix - 27 May 2025
I've worked on a hotfix mainly focusing on performance. Hopefully this will boost performance alot for many people that were experiencing lagging/stuttering etc. Please leave a comment to let me know how this hotfix affect your FPS. Thank you for supporting me
- 0.3.3 - Small update - 20 May 2025
Fixed so you can interact with customers while holding drink serving plate, Fixed issue that would put drink supplies on top of drink stand when loading game instead of inside
- 0.3.2 - Small update - 20 May 2025
New: Added possibility to let employees help restock goods Fixed crash that could occur when drinking too much Fixed areas that would allow you to glitch through the floor Fixed FPS-drops that could occur when importing JPG-images Fixed so driver will not push you around for no reason
- 0.3.1 - Small update - 12 May 2025
Added driver to the delivery truck, talk to him if you experience the truck getting stuck Improved performance (FPS) for shops with more than 20 art pieces Fixed invertY and invertX axis on looking Fixed the table stand, so it should be correct size Fixed bug that would show wrong icons underneath the Shopkeeper Fixed bug that would not show "Employees" underneath the employees. Fixed issue that would not show correct quantity on art when loading game.
- Big update - 0.3.0 - 28 April 2025
Hey everyone! It’s hard to believe, but it’s only been one and a half month since launch - and thanks to you, we’ve already passed thousands of copies sold! Seriously, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Every single one of you who played the game, sent feedback, shared a funny moment, or just told a friend - you’ve helped shape the game into what it is today. 🖌️ Today, I’m beyond excited to finally release Update 0.3.0 - Part 1, the first half of our biggest update yet! Part 2 will be launched sometime this week. I need a few more days to complete the new employees. 🆕 New Features ✨ Placeable Items & Decorations — Your shop can now feel even more alive! Add little items and decorations to your tables and furniture. ✨ Drink Shop — Thirsty customers are happy customers. Stock up on drinks and serve them to boost moods and sales! ✨ Happiness System — Customers now have happiness leve…
- 0.2.1.13 - Haggle with customers - 2 April 2025
New: Can now haggle with customers that are unsure if they want to buy your art New: Give discount to customers as part of the haggle discussions Fixed auction not selling first art Fixed auction participants being very low when high reputation Fixed so tip and discount is more visible on payment computer Fixed an error that could occur while hovering customers Fixed text saying "Waiting for card" while waiting for cash payment Other minor bugfixes
- 0.2.1.12 - Small update - 30 March 2025
Adjusted the "reset position" button in main menu to make it more visible. Use it if you get stuck. Adjusted the light intensity slightly down for the single spot. Fixed issue that could cause customers to get stuck in queue Fixed bug that would cause some waiting time for new customers to enter shop during the day Fixed issue that would appear if you turn off the payment-computer while taking payment Fixed shadow issues, and improved how shadows are projected. Should give higher FPS for lower PC-specs. Fixed some unrealistic hair-bouncing for some female customers Fixed rotation issue that would appear when inspecting art
- 0.2.1.11 - Small update - 30 March 2025
Adjusted intensity on some of the spot lights to make it brighter in night-time. Fixed area around entrance that would not be painted (OCD-people, you're welcome) Fixed issue that could make you get stuck in "crouch-mode" when doing manual payment at computer (Thanks @SarahndipityPlays) Fixed issue that could occur in queues if you turn off payment computer while in the middle of payment. Fixed issue from delivery truck that could sometimes throw you underground. (If you get stuck, use reset-position button at main menu) Fixed crash that could occur when adding boxes to art shelf
- 0.2.1.10c - Hotfix - 27 March 2025
This update fixes some performance issues some people have experienced. Specially on low-end HW. But also people with good specs have experienced stutters. The update also prepares for the new items coming this weekend. Stay tuned!
- 0.2.1.10 - Small update - 25 March 2025
Finally the game supports cash handling through payment. The poll in Discord showed that half of you wanted it, and half of you didn't want it. So in a future update I will allow for you to select on the cash-register if it will accept card or cash only. New payment computer, now supporting cash payment. When handling card swiping, you do this directly without losing focus on the screen. Fixed issue with Wallspaces not saving their stance. Disabled wallspaces now are saved. Fixed issue where you could see the yellow outline over art that customers would buy. Fixed visuals of the employee waving at customers. There will be a few more days between every update now as things are getting really stable. My focus is now working on the next big update in the road map; Which will allow you to buy drinks and serve them to customers, allowing for celebreties to enter. More info shared in announce…
