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Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator

76% positive · 617 Steam reviews · released Jan 21, 2026 · by Konrul Game

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~20.4k (P10–P90: 8.1k – 44.8k)

Gross revenue: ~$250k (P10–P90: $100k – $551k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Last 90 days: 66% positive across 65 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4113 games).

Performance & stability59% positive · 56 mentions
“I LOVE animals and i love simulator games, so i'm so far really enjoying playing this! the only downside i've found is the animals enclosures not being accurate, its not a major issue that will stop me from playing as it is just a game BUT…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity74% positive · 42 mentions
“Pros; Really great little time wasting type of game. I'd recommend it for casual players and those who like to organise and design their own stores. Cons; Grind. It's an absolute grind between levels to get the unlock points to keep…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 26 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics60% positive · 40 mentions
“I'm really torn on Yes or No for recommending this game because it's fun, but there's some seriously frustrating functions within the game that make it more likely to be dropped from play long term. Pros: - The animals look great and…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 9 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI46% positive · 39 mentions
“I'm really torn on Yes or No for recommending this game because it's fun, but there's some seriously frustrating functions within the game that make it more likely to be dropped from play long term. Pros: - The animals look great and…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 9 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance30% positive · 33 mentions
“I really like the idea of this game. Supermarket simulator but with pets, great. Unfortunately while there are so many different animals this game feels rather unrewarding... I feel like with introducing more animals and products I should…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value34% positive · 32 mentions
“I'm really torn on Yes or No for recommending this game because it's fun, but there's some seriously frustrating functions within the game that make it more likely to be dropped from play long term. Pros: - The animals look great and…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 9 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio61% positive · 23 mentions
“Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator launched today, and overall it’s a welcome addition to the shop simulator genre. The pet shop theme is a great choice and feels refreshing compared to the usual supermarket sims. Managing exotic pets, setting…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal

299 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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