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Exotica: Petshop Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Exotica is a simulation game where you run an exotic pet shop in the city.

What works
  • Unique pet shop simulation concept
  • Wide variety of animals
  • Relaxing and engaging gameplay
  • Frequent developer updates
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Optimization and performance issues
  • Numerous bugs and glitches
  • Limited customization and automation
  • Repetitive gameplay leading to boredom
  • Slow progression and inventory management frustrations

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Car Dealership Simulator

  • Pet Shop Simulator

  • Mall Simulator: Prologue

  • Food Processing Simulator

  • Pet Shop Simulator: Prologue

  • Figure Shop Simulator

  • SimCasino

  • Recycling Center Simulator

  • Supermarket Simulator
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Pet Shop Simulator

  • Food Processing Simulator

  • Figure Shop Simulator
If you liked…

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Exotica: Petshop Simulator: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players have significant freedom to build and customize their store, choose animals and products, and manage progression, though some mechanics are constrained by game systems and employee AI."

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    "Players have freedom to manage their own pet shop, choose animals, arrange store, and make decisions, though some constraints and bugs limit full control."

  • Competence

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief with cute pets and simple tasks."

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief, enjoying the pet shop simulation and animal care."

  • Expectation

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  • Experimenting

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    "Some exploration in customizing animals and trying different interactions, but overall limited novelty."

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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    "Game simulates realistic pet shop management with real animals; minimal fantasy or fictional elements."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, upgrade crafting, and improve pets, though some feel progression could be deeper."

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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    "Game allows casual, relaxed play sessions but requires some attention to explore and interact."

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  • Relaxation

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  • Thrill

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Last update: 11/07/2026