Steam app 4164900 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:33 UTC
What's it like to open a shop in Akihabara? Sourcing, displaying, hiring(Staff & Robots), setting your own prices. From a little shop to a legendary otaku shop filled with rare figures. Conquer Akihabara with your gacha business skills. (and sometimes physical means too)!
720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
4 months, June 2026 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.
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.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
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.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara was released on 8 Jun, 2026.
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36 developer announcements, Feb 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
AUTOMATION UPDATE v3 (v0.8.46) STEAM WORKSHOP IS NOW PUBLIC!More automation, more storage, and now... your mods!Another Automation Update is here for Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara! This update expands worker automation with new…
Jeliper⚒ Gacha Capsule Mod Factory – The Workshop Is Open! The first build of Gacha Capsule Mod Factory is here! By tools, creativity, and questionable amounts of imported PNGs, the gates of the Gacha Capsule Mod Factory are now open! The workshop…
Patch notesFIXES & CHANGES Fixed an issue that caused robots to stop performing the cashier task after recharging. Fixed an issue that caused customers' brains to shut down, making them stand there for all eternity. Added the "Show/Hide X1" checkbox…
Patch notesNEW STUFFCATS Added the Auto Cat Food Dispenser Added cat toys: (Under the Advanced Tools App) : Squeaky Mouse Scratch Tower Added a Cat Leveling System You can now name your cats Unlock new cat skins as your cats progress FINANCE APP Added…
JeliperFixed disappearing multiple gacha machines Fixed brochure displays on gacha machines Fixed lods on gacha machines Removed part of a half-finished feature that escaped containment and somehow snuck its way into the last update
Patch notesThere’s been a lot of discussion about AI art in the game, so just to clear things up: Much of the game’s artwork, music, 3D assets, and other creative work has been created in collaboration with artists or hand-picked from platforms such…
UGC90 PublishingNEW Package Placament You can now place the packages instead of throwing with hopes and prayers. Press Q to activate placement mode for pacakages Localization fix for Level Up popup Play/Pause interaction for Maid Promotion music player…
Patch notesMASSIVE PHASE 1 UPDATE - OUT NOW!Expand your storage room, hire maid promoters, equip the new toolbelt, meet smarter customers, and collect two brand-new capsule packs! The biggest update yet for Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara is…
JeliperSince the release of Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara, we’ve been steadily expanding, improving, and polishing the game based on our roadmap and your feedback. We are happy to announce that development of Phase 1 is complete. Major…
UGC90Localization fixes for missing characters and incorrect translations Save slot limit increased to 99 Tutorial improvements & new tutorials New capsule pack: Ocean Friends If you have an idea to improve the game or have a feature request for…
Patch notesCHANGES Added the Storage Item Inspect Panel. You can manage your storage with a bit more detail now! Added the new special NPC: J-Pop Stars Added the Special Orders tab to the Capsule Orders page. You might want to check it out.. Added…
Patch notesCHANGES Fixed workers placing the wrong capsule packs into ghost storage shelf slots Added a setting to enable/disable storage shelf capsule pack memory Added a setting to enable/disable gacha machine capsule pack memory Added "Press 'F' to…
Patch notesThanks to all of your suggestions, we're implementing the most requested automation features. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45942684/e3b82a251e2174fb29a5f2f3fc17c931aca028f0.png Roadmap in detail Completed in Previous Versions Added the "Advanced…
JeliperHi everyone, We want to share some amazing news with you. Since the Early Access release, we’ve been working hard on new updates and improvements for Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara. Meanwhile, these incredible streamers stepped…
hakan.ozturkThanks to all of your suggestions, we're implementing the most requested features. Completed in this version Added the "Advanced Tools" shop Added the Magnet Tool, which helps collect coins from gacha machines Upcoming Barcode Scanner…
Patch notesFIXES Fixed the rarity info panel getting stuck open Fixed a bug that caused robots to teleport to charging stations (if the teleport failed, the robot could disappear) Fixed a bug that caused workers to stop refilling gacha machines (this…
Patch notesFIXES Fixed a bug that caused refiller workers to ignore some of the machines Fixed a bug that caused robots to get stuck after being boxed up and placed back Fixed a bug that caused packages to stay blocked the next day OTHER CHANGES…
Patch notesFixed a bug that caused customers to skip buying any figurines Fixed a bug that caused some robots to disapear the next day We are sorry for the 12 hours of not being able to sell any figurines. We are not going to send any updates right…
Patch notesCustomers can no longer interrupt repair tasks Robots will automatically return to a charging station when their battery is low, if a charging station is available Added an "Only Fill Pack Assigned Machines" option for refill workers (this…
Patch notesFIXES Fixed a bug that caused the interaction system to ignore the targeted object. Fixed a bug that caused some tutorials to get stuck and not progress until the next day. Fixed a bug that caused cashier employees to get stuck during…
Patch notesFIXES Fixed a bug that caused x3 Gacha Machine boxes to disappear from storage shelves when loading a save. Fixed an issue where the tablet could be opened while using a register. Fixed an issue where purchased items would disappear if the…
Patch notesFIXES Fixed a bug that caused capsule opening screen to get stuck Fixed a bug that caused robots to stop scanning for work Fixed a bug that caused robots to keep working with empty batteries Added patrol behavior for repair employees/robots…
Patch notesFixes Fixed the wallpaper looking streched Fixed a bug that caused the mouse cursor to get free and kept the player from looking around after closing the pause menu Fixed a bug that caused the cash register to be unresponsive Fixed a bug…
Patch notesFIXES Fixed wall and floor type sorting issue Fixed a bug that caused some of the keyboard and mouse inputs to not register when a controller is connected
Patch notesGacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara is finally available in Early Access! To celebrate the EA launch, the game is available with a 20% launch discount. It’s time to open your own capsule toy shop in the heart of Akihabara, fill your…
UGC90Almost one year of development, we’re incredibly excited and can’t wait to welcome you all into Akihabara.Early Access Release Date: JUNE 8 Top Picks to Be Excited ForHere are some of the standout features coming with Early Access:24…
hakan.ozturk💡 UpgradesMap got a whole lot betterNew Gacha Machines with LED strips and colors!New display shelvesOutside placement grid for Gacha Machines and Money Exchange Machines🤖 🥊 Robot Fight Club 👊🦾Night time eventCall someone that loves rotary…
Jeliper🚀 NEW FEATURES"Auto-pull" let your gacha machines grind for you!“Open All” go full gacha goblin and open multiple capsules instantlyLevel-up popups now show exactly what you unlockedNew phone notification dots, no more missing fresh…
JeliperGacha Capsule Shop Simulator – AkihabaraOfficial Release Date Announcement - JUNE 8Hi everyone,We’ve got an important update to share.After reviewing the latest build and your feedback from Playtests, we’ve decided to take a bit more time…
UGC90Thank you so much for all the support for Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara so far❤️ We’re opening up a playtest for our Early Access build, exclusively for our Discord community. Since the game is still actively being updated and…
Jeliper🛠️ Fixes & Improvements• Customers getting stuck at the register and blocking other customers is fixed now• New re-selling station outside the shop. So you can sell your old furniture 🛋️• Poster placement system fixes💡 Visual Upgrades•…
Jeliper🛠️ Improvements• Cash register money handling is now easier • Money exchange machines are now functional 💰 • Keybind settings added ⌨️🎮• Camera vertical invert option• K-pop group visit ❤️ A sudden wave of fans can now flood your shop 👀 🚗…
Jeliper💾 New• Multiple save slots are now available. You can run different shops or experiments without losing progress. 🐱 Improvements• Cat behavior improvements. The shop cats should now act a bit more like actual cats.• New atmosphere sounds…
UGC90🐾 Systems & Gameplay• Cats can now transform into Maneki-neko • Rarity system updated and now influenced by lucky cats • Surprise stock delivery event: Truck-kun may appear unexpectedly • Automated change machine is now live✨ Visual &…
UGC90📦 Demo Update — v0.3.32Hey everyone! This update focuses on stability fixes and a few gameplay improvements:🛠 Fixes• Fixed storage room boxes sometimes falling from the player’s hands • Fixed figure placement scaling issues in certain…
Patch notes🏪 What You Can Do in the DemoPlace and manage your first gacha machinesStock capsules and experiment with rarity balanceAttract customers and optimize machine layoutExperience early progression systemsPreview upcoming pack themes and…
UGC90 PublishingWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| DirectX 12 (Can cause crashes) | gcss.exe | -force-d3d12 | windows | |
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