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No Umbrellas Allowed

2021

Should you play it?

Reveal the true value of the items coming into the shop. Each item has their own history. Dig deep to see what is behind them and become an expert appraiser. Begin a tug of war with customers. With their own expectations and knowledge, they never give up on money.

What works

  • Unique and addictive gameplay loop
  • Deep appraisal mechanics
  • Engaging dystopian narrative
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Polished pixel art and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Rough english translation
  • Auto-advancing dialogue limits pacing
  • Some mechanics unclear or poorly explained
  • Lack of haggling with buyers
  • No mid-day save and occasional bugs

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Chef's Shift

  • Dreams in the Witch House

  • Frostrain

  • UnMetal

  • Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop

  • Rana Card

More violent

Games that feels like No Umbrellas Allowed but with more combat and destruction

  • Infectonator 3: Apocalypse

  • Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation

  • Organs Please

  • Three Kingdoms Mushouden

  • Nitro Kid

  • Kyvir: Rebirth

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No Umbrellas Allowed: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026