Beginner Tips

Supermarket Simulator by Nokta Games puts you in charge of a small grocery store. Your goal is simple: buy low, sell high, keep shelves stocked, and grow from a tiny corner shop into a retail empire. The game features both single-player and online co-op modes, with Steam Cloud saves so you never lose progress.

You interact with almost everything directly — grab boxes from delivery pallets, physically place items on shelves, operate the checkout register, and even chase down shoplifters. There is no traditional pause button; time keeps moving while you manage your store.

• 1.Accept the initial delivery and unpack boxes onto shelves. Empty shelves mean zero sales.
• 2.Set prices using the pricing gun. Start with 15-25% markup over wholesale cost.
• 3.Open the store by flipping the "Open" sign near the entrance.
• 4.Stay near the checkout register — customers will not wait forever.
• 5.Watch for the end-of-day summary to see profit, expenses, and customer count.

One of the most common mistakes new players make is pricing too aggressively. If customers think your prices are too high, they will leave without buying. A safe starting rule is to set prices at 1.2x to 1.3x the cost you paid.

Pay attention to the customer feedback bubbles above their heads. Green smiley faces mean good prices; red angry faces mean you are overcharging. Adjust gradually and find the sweet spot for each product category.

Do not rush to hire staff. In the early game, your own labor is free. Once you have at least 6-8 shelves and find yourself constantly running between restocking and checkout, consider hiring a cashier. Cashiers handle the register so you can focus on keeping shelves full. Wait until you have steady daily profits of at least $500 before adding staff.