Its mass hysteria, but what can I say?

I make damn good bread.

You wont see us preparing potions or crafting clothes, no sir.

A shopkeeper stands by shelves of bread, grain, and cheese in Winkeltje: The Little Shop

For that, youll have to go elsewhere.

First-person shooters grow stale, and the audience may crave a casual pet simulation on mobile.

Its safe to say the world of Game Dev Tycoon often leaves me confused.

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In fact, it doesnt feel like a world at all.

It gives you less freedom when choosing your next project, and things quickly grow stale from there.

Thankfully, Winkeltjes specialisation system helps it feel fresh.

A group of devs work on a game called Simolution in their office in Game Dev Tycoon

After all, every customer who strolls into the Hovel wears shoes.

Theyre all dressed to the nines, and clothes dont just appear out of thin air.

Its safe to assume that, somewhere in town, theres a blacksmith forging weapons for the local guard.

A shopkeeper stands by an alchemy table while ingredients grow outside in Winkeltje: The Little Shop

It must be a bustling trade hub, even if the simulation doesnt actually extend that far.

A bustling market, filled with people hopping between the local stores to do their errands.

But, while it lets my imagination run wild with worldbuilding, Winkeltje also keeps things delightfully simple.

Heffords Hovel might not sell everything you need, but they make a truly luxurious loaf.