- Release Notes - v0.20.0 - 14 May 2025
Hey Hard Hats! This will be the final update before our first content release! Keep an eye out for the forklift patch coming by the end of this week, which we're extremely excited for! We wanted to get this done for this release, but it's requiring a little bit more polish before we're in a position where we're happy to release it, but trust us it'll be worth the wait. This update, along with the additions, brings a large list of bug fixes, which we hope has caught up with everything reported so far. As always, please feel free to share with us in our Discord any issues you come into. Thank you all for your continued support, bug reports, feedback, and more. AdditionsBurger Store - Added the burger store! - Each in-game day the burger store will have 4 items available. - You can buy 1 item per day from this selection that provides a passive effect for that day. - Effects range from buff…
- Release Notes - v0.19.3 - 28 April 2025
Hey Hard Hats! We’ve just pushed out v0.19.3, and this update brings a ton of quality-of-life fixes, some serious clean-up on save issues, and introduces a whole new way to blow off steam after a long day running the store – welcome to the Casino! Thanks again for all your bug reports, feedback, and amazing support! You guys are helping shape the game every step of the way. Keep it coming! Here’s what’s new: AdditionsTime We've changed how time works, your store will still automatically close at 9pm, but we now allow time to run until 2am to allow for some after-day activities! This will be expanded upon in the future (we have a few plans for this, namely – players having homes where a good sleep affects your productivity the next day).Casino Added a casino! The casino is only open after your store closes for the day (9pm onwards), and will close at 2am. You can use your personal money…
- Release Notes - v0.18.0 - 21 April 2025
Hey Hard Hats! We’ve just pushed out v0.18.0, and this update brings some solid improvements and a few fun additions. Employees are a little less chaotic (for now), competitive scoring is fixed, and we’ve smoothed out a bunch of quirks with customers, furniture, and multiplayer interactions. Thanks again for all your bug reports, feedback, and awesome energy. Keep it coming! Here’s what’s new: AdditionsEmployees Employees will no longer cause chaos in your store and throw boxes on the floor if they have a warehouse shelf they can put their box on! In future updates this may change if they're upset though...Vending Machines Added a price display at the top, so you can keep track of what prices your competitors are using!Furniture Added a placeable lamp that you can use to light up your store. Will turn on/off when you use your light switch. Bug FixesCompetitive Multiplayer Fixed an issue…
- Release Notes - v0.17.0 - 19 April 2025
🎉 Thank you all for an incredible Day 1 launch! 🎉 We’re beyond grateful for the support and love you've shown as you build chaotic, creative, and sometimes questionable stores with your friends 🛠️🛒 Your feedback has been amazing — seriously, thank you to everyone who's jumped into our Discord and shared bugs, suggestions, and hilarious screenshots 💬🐛 Want to join the chaos or help shape the future of the game? Join our Discord! We’re already cooking up our first content patch, arriving in just a couple days — expect clothing, store furniture, and more ways to personalize your retail empire! 🧢🪑✨ Additions Added player names above players' heads so you can identify who's who without needing to buy clothes! Added a small ledge/ramp on the back of the delivery truck to help players get inside the truck. Added lighting inside of the clothing & barber store, so at night time & rainy d…
- 🔨 Hardware Store Simulator is OUT NOW! 🔨 - 18 April 2025
Grab your tools and get to work – Hardware Store Simulator is finally here! Compete with up to 4 players to run the most successful hardware store. Design your shop, stock up on supplies, hire employees, and master the art of business management. Whether you specialize in home improvement supplies, power tools, or construction materials, the key to success is strategy, pricing, and smart investments. Will you dominate the market or struggle to keep your store running? 🛠️ Manage inventory & set prices – keep your customers coming back! 👥 Compete in multiplayer – prove you’re the best store owner! 🏗️ Expand your business – grow your store and take over the market! Start building your empire today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3358560/Hardware_Store_Simulator/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/52855/Laundry_in_Hardware_Store/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/52854/Recycli…
- 🏗 Hardware Store Simulator – Early Access Coming on April 18th! 🏗 - 3 April 2025
The ultimate business challenge is almost here – Hardware Store Simulator enters Early Access on April 18th! Get ready to manage your own hardware store, compete in multiplayer mode, and take on the world of retail. Will you become the most successful store owner or get buried under the competition? 🔜 Stay tuned – the journey to hardware empire domination begins soon!
- 🚀 Hardware Store Simulator is part of Next Fest – Check it out now! 🎮 - 24 February 2025
Exciting news! Hardware Store Simulator is taking part in Steam Next Fest February, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! 🥳 This is the perfect time to jump into the game, experience the demo, and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback is invaluable and helps shape the future of the game! 💡 Here’s how you can join in: ✔️ Play the demo – it's already live! ✔️ Add Hardware Store Simulator to your wishlist – so you don’t miss any updates or announcements! ✔️ Share your feedback – we want to hear from you! 🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3358560/Hardware_Store_Simulator/ Next Fest won’t last forever, so don’t miss out! Give the demo a go and let us know what you think! 🎮🔥 See you soon, Hardware Store Simulator Team
- 🚛 DEMO RELEASE 🔥 - 6 February 2025
Hey, gamers! 🚀 Ever dreamed of running your own hardware store? Now’s your chance to try it FOR FREE! 🔨💰 The Hardware Store Simulator demo is out now, and the best part? You can play in CO-OP with your friends! 👥 Team up to manage deliveries, serve customers, and grow your business. Can you build the best-stocked store in town? There’s only one way to find out! 👉 Download the demo and give it a go! 📢 We’d love to hear your thoughts—let us know what you think! 💬 See you in the stockroom! 🏗️🚛 Hardware Store Simulator Team
- 🎉Demo Release Date 🎉 - 30 January 2025
Great news, future store owners! The Hardware Store Simulator demo will be available to play on February 6th! 🎉 This is your chance to step into the world of hardware retail, manage your own store, stock up on supplies, help customers, and even team up with friends in multiplayer mode! 👫🔧 And that’s not all! The demo will be available early for players, and later, it will also take part in Steam’s Next Fest at the end of February! 🚀 So, are you ready to build your own hardware empire? Mark your calendars and get ready to play! See you in the store! 🎮🛒 See You Soon, Hardware Store Simulator Team
- Release v0.0.3 - 5 December 2024
Release v0.0.3 Improvements Customers will no longer enter the store of a warehouse that has opened before another warehouse. This also now shows a 'players ready' popup on the right hand side of the screen to show everyone who's waiting to open. Added the ability to use your keyboard when the credit card machine is open Backspace will delete the last character 'C' will clear the current value Increased the probability of news being generated Market events that are triggered should only include items that you are a high enough level to unlock (or the next level to start generating interest) Added a popup when not enough change is given Added a popup when too much change is given Added a popup when there are too many items on a shelf Added a popup when an item is too large for a given shelf Added a 'green' crosshair when hovering over an interactable Added a 'green' outline when hovering…
- Release v0.0.2 - 3 December 2024
Release v0.0.2 Improvements Experience balance when checking out customers It is now much easier to achieve the early levels, and player will feel progression faster. Limit the amount a player can "over give" a customer to $5 Previously the player could give as much change as they wanted. Increased the chance a customer pays with credit card They now have a 35% chance when they pay more than $5 to pay by card. OR they will automatically pay when total > $300 Grass floor shelf type can now also be placed out the front of your store (in front of the glass). In the future, this will be affected by weather! When you click the 'Join Code' in a multiplayer lobby, it will now copy to your clipboard for easy sharing. Tablet UI - Scroll speed has been increased. Previously it was slow when using your scroll wheel. When you click + drag this speed has not been changed Internal: Main menu includes…
- 🔨 NAILING DOWN THE DETAILS: Introducing Hardware Store Simulator! - 23 November 2024
Fellow entrepreneurs and DIY enthusiasts, we're absolutely STOKED to announce Hardware Store Simulator, where you can build your retail empire from the ground up! (And yes, we stock ground-up supplies too! 😉) 🏗️ CONSTRUCT Your Perfect Business We've been HAMMERING away at development to bring you the most comprehensive hardware store management experience ever! No need to SCREW around with limited options – you've got complete freedom to design your store exactly how you want it. 🔧 NUTS & BOLTS of the Game MEASURE twice, build once with our extensive store customization system Get a HANDLE on market dynamics with real-time economics DRILL down into detailed business analytics PAINT a bright future with strategic expansion options WRENCH victory from your competitors in 4-player multiplayer 💪 JOIN THE CREW Whether you're looking to BUILD an empire solo or NAIL the competition with up…
