DVD Store Simulator

DVD Store Simulator is a management / simulation game developed and published by AltF4 Games. It entered Early Access on October 7, 2025, on PC (Windows). As of now, there are no announced console or alternative platform ports, so it remains a PC-exclusive title in its Early Access stage.

In DVD Store Simulator, players operate a vintage media shop, selling DVDs, board games, collectibles, figures, and related merchandise. The gameplay tasks include managing inventory, shelving and display layouts, pricing strategy, negotiating with collectors for rare stock, and staff management. One quirky feature is the ability to produce pirated DVDs via a “pirated production” mechanic, trading off risk and reward. Over time, players can expand their store footprint, unlock more licenses and product categories, host in-store events, and evolve their business model.

To promote the game, AltF4 Games leveraged a demo released earlier in June 2025, allowing players to sample core mechanics like stocking, pricing, customer traffic, and order fulfilment. Leading up to launch, the developer shared roadmap plans, dev updates, and community engagement through Steam discussions and Discord. They positioned Early Access as a collaborative development phase, inviting players to suggest features or improvements—things like online ordering, negotiation mechanics with collectors, deeper customization, and content expansions were explicitly promised as future additions.

Reception so far is mixed, reflecting its early stage. Among the ~15 user reviews at launch, around two-thirds are positive, giving it a “Mixed” rating. Players praise the nostalgic charm, the focus on collectibles, and the potential in its shop management systems. Criticism centers on polish issues, balance, UI rough edges, and the lack of content compared to what’s promised. Many see it as a strong foundation with room to grow, especially if the developer follows through with the community-driven roadmap.