London, UK – June 7, 2025 – Grab an apron and prep that “checkout face” because it’s time to clock in. A brand-new playable demo for Discounty, the delightfully quirky supermarket management adventure, is hitting Steam today. The demo gives players a condensed sample of approximately 45 minutes of the first act. The full game opens its automatic doors to players everywhere on August 21.
The demo trailer can be seen here: https://youtu.be/3Iui3JRitWQ
Set in the scenic harbor town of Blomkest, Discounty puts players in charge of the local supermarket their aunt has (perhaps recklessly) left in their hands. They’ll be charged with designing the dream store layout, negotiating spicy trade deals, restocking shelves before Ms. Andersen notices the milk’s out, and trying to keep the peace with a cast of lovable – and occasionally nosy – townsfolk.
In this cozy-but-lively business sim, players will grow their humble grocery into a retail empire... but the bigger the store gets, the more the cracks begin to show in the community around it.
“We wanted to blend a cozy life sim game with satisfying management, and a hearty dash of satire on top,” said Ian Stewart, Communications Director at Crinkle Cut Games. “The demo gives players a first taste of Blomkest’s charm - and a hint at the drama yet to come.”
DEMO FEATURES INCLUDE:
- Guided Tutorial for New Managers: A friendly, step-by-step tutorial helps players settle into their new role as Blomkest’s newest shopkeeper – no retail experience required.
- Hands-On Store Management: Players can stock shelves, run the register, and make the hard decisions (like whether to carry Lard and Lean ground beef).
- Build Community Ties: Players will meet the locals, strike trade deals, and expand their business, or at least try to without completely disrupting the town’s delicate balance (their aunt swears it was all simpler before they showed up).
- Custom Shop Layouts: Stores can be redesigned to optimize flow, or just to look like a giant smiley face. No judgment.
- Business vs. Belonging: As the store grows, players will need to navigate the tension between personal profit and community impact, because Blomkest doesn’t forget.
The full version of Discounty launches digitally for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, and Steam, as well as physically for PS5 and Switch on August 21. Until then, you can get your feet wet (and your shelves stocked) with the free demo available today.
For more updates, charming characters, and small-town tea, follow Discounty on social media @discountygame, join the Discounty Discord, or visit https://pqube.co.uk/games/discounty/ for more details or to add to your wishlist.
About Crinkle Cut Games
Crinkle Cut Games is a Danish game studio founded by three game development graduates in 2021. Our goal is to build a sustainable and inclusive game studio, focusing on making peaceful and quirky games with well-crafted interactions and a dash of satire and subversion. We love odd and under-explored genres, especially those many wouldn't consider being "real games" and we are committed to making games for all, regardless of ability, race, or gender expression.
About PQube
PQube is a leading international creator, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment. The company’s teams worldwide are committed to publishing games they love by working closely with development partners and reaching consumers globally on all major gaming platforms. PQube manages a rich portfolio of brands including Potion Permit, Cat Quest, New Super Lucky’s Tale, BlazBlue, Gal*Gun, White Day, Kill La Kill, Nexomon: Extinction, Guilty Gear, Kitaria Fables, and many more. Visit: pqube.co.uk to find out more.
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