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Steam app 3589510 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:54 UTC

Returns Outlet Simulator

Build an Empire from Pallet Returns! Buy mystery pallets of customer returns, uncover hidden treasures, and fix broken electronics! Manage your own outlet store and take risks to turn someone else's returns into your pure profit!

Returns Outlet Simulator Steam header artwork
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222playing now
22224-hour peak
727all-time peak
198average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−2.8Gain−1.4%% gain495Peak

719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

14 months, August 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 282 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

07314521829101 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 2026224 peakWednesday 02 September 2026229 peakThursday 03 September 2026198 peakFriday 04 September 2026196 peakSaturday 05 September 2026253 peakSunday 06 September 2026269 peakMonday 07 September 2026267 peakTuesday 08 September 2026208 peakWednesday 09 September 2026200 peakThursday 10 September 2026177 peakFriday 11 September 2026199 peakSaturday 12 September 2026222 peak

October 2026

Returns Outlet Simulator was released on 15 Aug, 2025.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:54 UTC
App ID
3589510
Last updated
19 Aug 2026 build 24815432
Developer
Twisted Twice Games
Publisher
Twisted Twice Games
Release date
15 Aug, 2025
Platforms
Windows
Download size
1.84 GB
Install size
6.75 GB
Genres
Casual, Simulation, Early Access
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Early Access
Listed in Early Access

Features & support

Steam features

Steam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Playable without Timed InputSave Anytime

Popular tags

Immersive SimShop KeeperEducationAutomationEconomyManagementTradingBase BuildingCasualRelaxingLife SimFirst-PersonNonlinearSimulationRealisticFamily FriendlyInventory ManagementSingleplayerJob SimulatorEarly Access
About this gameFull description from Steam
Ever wondered what happens to millions of online shopping returns? In Returns Outlet Simulator, you start your very own customer returns business. Buy mystery pallets of returned goods, inspect the merchandise, fix what’s broken, and turn someone else’s unwanted items into your ultimate goldmine.Take the ultimate business gamble, manage your shop, and build your outlet empire from scratch in an addictive first-person simulation. The Thrill of Mystery Pallets Step into the thrilling world of retail returns and unboxing. Bid on and buy untamed mystery pallets without knowing exactly what's hidden inside. Will you unbox high-end gaming laptops, smartphones, and premium smart TVs, or end up with a pile of broken electronics? Every pallet is a lottery—balance the risk and use your business instinct to come out on top. Manage and Expand Your Outlet Store Set up your store shelves, organize your inventory, and put your unboxed treasures on display. Set competitive prices. As your profits grow, invest back into your business: expand your retail space, buy better repair tools, and unlock higher-quality mystery pallet tiers. Repair at the Workbench Don’t throw away damaged goods—fix them! Take broken items from your mystery pallets to your dedicated technical workbench. Replace parts, and repair electronics to drastically skyrocket their market value. Turning a non-functional return into a mint-condition product is where the real profit is made. Key Features: Addictive Mystery Pallet Loop: Experience the thrill of unboxing blind pallets with randomized, realistic, and surprising loot. Repair System: Interact with a hands-on technical workbench to fix smartphones, consoles, household appliances, and more. Dynamic Shop Economy: Repair, price, and display items. First-Person Progression: Walk through your shop, manually unpack palets, and watch your small business transform into a massive outlet shop. In "Returns Outlet Simulator" every choice you make has an impact. Can you step up, turning a small shop into a retail giant while juggling customer happiness and financial stability?
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Core i3 3.1 GHz or AMD Phenom II X3 2.8 GHz Graphics: Geforce GTX 1050Ti DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 10 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: WIndows 10 Processor: Core i3 3.1 GHz or AMD Phenom II X3 2.8 GHz Graphics: Geforce GTX 1050Ti DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 10 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages21 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Polish
French
Italian
German
Simplified Chinese
Korean
Russian
Turkish
Ukrainian
Danish
Portuguese - Brazil
Portuguese - Portugal
Hungarian
Spanish - Spain
Norwegian
Swedish
Czech
Greek
Japanese
Romanian

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

36 developer announcements, Aug 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Early Access Roadmap Update: What’s Next for Returns Outlet Simulator?

    Hello!It has been one year since we launched our game in Early Access . Thank you all for your support, for taking part in the testing, for your suggestions and for the lively discussions on our channels. We’re impressed by your engagement…

    TTG

August

  1. Hot Fix 1.19

    List of fixed bugs and changes:Fixed filters in the new app resetting / refreshing incorrectlyFixed repeated categoriesFixed the stocktaking app working incorrectly when first reaching level 2 on a new saveFixed single-component…

    Patch notes
  2. New stocktaking and item collection app.

    Hi everyone,As you know, the game is in Early Access, and we are fully committed to constantly adding new content.Today we are releasing an update focused on improving stock management and item collection. Be sure to check the new app in…

    TTG

July

  1. The new stock management system is now available.

    Hi everyone,Hi everyone, another update relating to the stock management system is now available..We hope you’ll like it :-)The main new feature is the stock terminal, which allows quick access to all goods stored in the back room. It only…

    Austin

May

  1. Hot Fix 1.17

    A small hotfix is live now on steam, mainly some bugfixes and some new options for gameplay. Added option to invert "run" input in settings (if inverted, player will walk when the input is held, and run otherwise)Fixed workers unable to…

    Patch notes
  2. Hot Fix 1.16

    List of fixed bugs and changes:Slightly improved shelf tag visualsAdded a setting that makes shelf tags invisible (unless hovered). This setting also removes the warning message when placed product doesn't meet shelf tag requirementsAdded a…

    Patch notes
  3. New floor, employees, move furnished shelves, shelf tags and more...

    Hi everyone, It’s been a while since the last official update outside the test branch, and that’s because we’ve been working on a really big new feature that required many hours of testing and tweaks. But the official update is available…

    Austin

March

  1. Never Stop Growing.

    Hello everyone! We would like to thank all of you for your interest in our game and for your tremendous support. We'd like to share information with you about the next update. We want your stores to grow and your funds to increase. That's…

    Austin
  2. Hot Fix 1.15

    List of fixed bugs and changes:Added zoom in / out functionality to perks UIAdded animated visual effect to perks available for purchaseIncreased number of "mix" pallets in auctions (from 1 to 3) Fixed incorrect calculation of component…

    Patch notes
  3. Update#6

    Hello @everyone!It has been a while since we last shared any news outside of the test channel, but it is time to change that. The tested update with perks is now available to everyone in the regular version of the game. Thanks to your…

    Austin

February

  1. New testing branch.

    Hello, everyone! We have some news for you. These aren't updates yet, but they will be here soon enough. We are working on the level system and, as I mentioned last time, it will be transformed into a ‘skill tree’. Why? Mainly to show…

    Austin

January

  1. Hot Fix 1.14

    List of fixed bugs and changes:Changes:Order gui now displays total money player will get for sending itAdded audio-visual money feedback when sending an orderFixes:Fixed incorrectly resetting scanned products on new gameFixed price tags…

    Patch notes
  2. Update#5

    Hello @everyone!We are finally ready to announce Update#5, which will be released today! Thank you all so much for your patience, and we're already working on more things that we'll announce soon.The Update#5 featuring new content:Added new…

    Austin

December

  1. Hot Fix 1.13

    List of fixed bugs and changes:Changes:Santa's bonus gift requirements are slightly easier to fulfillSanta's bonus gift reward has been doubledMain menu image was replacedThe texture of hanging snowflakes decoration was improvedFixes:Fixed…

    Patch notes
  2. Christmas Update.

    The time has come!This is the last update for this year, (apart from any necessary hotfixes, of course) and We are introducing several new features that we hope you will enjoy.With the holidays approaching, we have another update for you…

    Austin
  3. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.

    Hello everyone! We would like to thank all of you for your interest in our game and for your tremendous support. Above all, we would like to thank our Discord community, which is not only actively involved but also always helpful and…

    Austin

November

  1. Languages Update.

    Hello @everyone!We are finally ready to announce Languages Update, which will be released today! We hope this will make it easier for many of you to play :-)The Languages Update content:DanishBrazilian PortugueseEuropean…

    Austin
  2. Hot Fix 1.12

    List of fixed bugs and changes:Changes:Basket can now pick up trash bags and cardboard boxes of productsAdded auction widget - makes following chosen auctions easierAdded Danish and Brazilian Portuguese languagesFixes:Optimized rendering of…

    Patch notes
  3. Update#4

    Hello @everyone!We are finally ready to announce Update#4, which will be released today! Thank you all so much for your patience, and we're already working on more things that we'll announce soon.The Update#4 featuring new content:Added…

    Austin

October

  1. Halloween Update

    Hello @everyone! We are finally ready to announce Halloween Update, which will be released today! Thank you all so much for your patience, and we're already working on more things that we'll announce soon.The Halloween update is now…

    Austin
  2. Hot Fix 1.11

    List of fixed bugs and changes:Changes:Components pallets are limited to 1 per day now, but generation chance is much higher,Components that are available, but missing in products are once again highlighted by a different color,Crosshair…

    Patch notes
  3. Update #3.0

    Hello @everyone! We are finally ready to announce Update#3, which will be released today! Thank you all so much for your patience, and we're already working on more things that we'll announce soon. Here's the list of changes and…

    Austin

September

  1. Hot Fix 1.10

    List of fixed bugs:Improved box of products' texture Optimized product price tag Fixed an issue with saving the game Fixed an issue with products on checkout counter disappearingBuild 0.87.3

    Patch notes
  2. Hot Fix 1.09

    List of fixed bugs:Added sorting options for the pallet market Added a new safe riddle Tutorial exclamation, +component and +money texts are no longer obstructed by 3d objects Cardboard boxes of products can now be placed on shelves Clients…

    Patch notes
  3. Update #2.5

    Hello @everyone! We are finally ready to announce another update, which will be released today! Thank you all so much for your patience, and we're already working on more things that we'll announce soon. Here's the list of changes and…

    Austin
  4. Hot Fix 1.08

    List of fixed bugs:Improved store lighting (now brighter). Numpad Enter confirms card payment.Pressing ESC in banner reverts changes. Added option to dispose of items via keyboard. Added option to disable particle effects on legendary held…

    Patch notes
  5. Update #2

    Hello @everyone! We are finally ready to announce another update, which will be released today! Thank you all so much for your patience, and we're already working on more things that we'll announce soon. Here's the list of changes and…

    Austin

August

  1. Hot Fix 1.07

    List of fixed bugs:Added an option to automatically hide the inventory in Gameplay settings. Inventory no longer blocks the banner customization panel. Customers will buy refurbished goods just as willingly as new ones. Customers buy goods…

    Patch notes
  2. Update #1

    Hello @everyone! We are finally ready to announce another update, which will be released today! We apologise for the delay, but we had to make sure that what we added wouldn't negatively affect your existing saves, so we added a save backup…

    TTG
  3. Hot Fix 1.06

    List of fixed bugs:Fixed a bug where customers placed items too far from the checkout counter. Improved game saving method – a safer approach is now used to prevent saving incorrect data. Fixed an issue where the wooden pallet disappeared…

    Patch notes
  4. Hot Fix 1.05

    List of fixed bugs:Added more lights Increased impact of ratings on customer numbers Added more components for single-component products Fixed city lights not switching on when loading save at end of day Fixed music/sound volume after…

    Patch notes
  5. Hot Fix 1.04

    List of fixed bugs:Customers arrive at the store earlier. Overall, there are more customers. Store expansion increases the customer limit. Fixed wall and floor materials being incorrectly overwritten. Starting a new game now resets…

    Patch notes
  6. Hot Fix 1.03

    Balanced shopping logic – customers now more often choose lower-quality products. Fixed an issue where components from the component box might not be added correctly. Fixed a bug where products in closed pallets had no price after loading a…

    Patch notes
  7. Hot Fix 1.02

    fixed bugs related to the workshop table - removing and inserting components.issues with saving loadingBuild 0,80

    Patch notes
  8. Hot Fix 1.01

    Fixed price input - price are correctly converted regardless of the system’s number format.Build 0,79

    Patch notes
  9. Planned updates.

    Hello everyone!With the game's launch day upon us, we wanted to share some important information about the game and its future. We hope you'll find this interesting, so we invite you to check out the details.Releasing the game in Early…

    TTG

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