The Shopkeeper is a Adventure game from Tom De Roeck with a 12% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Tom De Roeck
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 12% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Win XP / Win 7 / Win 8
Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics (512MB VRAM and above)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 100 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible.
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X (10.7 or higher)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 8800 or equivalent.
Storage: 100 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics (512MB VRAM and above)
Storage: 100 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Shopkeeper is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, exploration, time loop, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
time-loop
Play styleTime resets, loops, or rewinds are part of the structure.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
Steam review snapshots
It is not so much a puzzle or adventure game as a story exploration game.The central puzzle is there as a raison d'être, but the game is more about contemplation and atmosphere – playing it just…Short but sweet gem of a game.If you get it, beware of playing for too long and be aware that there's little to no replay value AND a…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.