# Showa Candy Shop Neo — Cozy Match-3 Management

> Nostalgic match-3 puzzle game with a heartwarming story and retro collectibles. (iPhone/iPad app by GAGEX Co.,Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showa-candy-shop-neo/id6756760385 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GAGEX Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/905173598)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.57/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 303 MB
- Languages: Korean, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showa-candy-shop-neo/id6756760385/reviews.md

## What is Showa Candy Shop Neo?

Puzzles That Will Stay With You
We’ve all got something we’re nostalgic for. A time. A place. A face.

Gagex is back once again, and this time we’re switching up genres for a light-hearted puzzle take on the candy stores of the Showa Era. That's right, the Showa Candy Shop series returns, and this time with a brain-teasing twist!
Solve delightfully challenging match-3 puzzles to expand Grandma’s candy shop—it’s a new wrinkle that’s sure to excite longtime fans while keeping things approachable for new players. You won’t be able to put these puzzles down, and that's all for the best, because a shocking story conclusion awaits you once you complete all 1,000 puzzles!

But puzzles aren't all there is to this tasty little candy shop—there's also a bevy of goodies you can collect that'll be sure to give you glimpses of what Japan was like back in the day, or create knee-slapping, “I remember that!” moments for anyone who lived it.

Oh, and of course there’s still a big cast of quirky characters you'll meet along the way, and their stories will unravel a brand-new heartwarming tale!

Get ready to lose yourself in this candy shop!

Story
Remember those summer days long gone by, when the world was your oyster? When every day held the possibility of a trip to the hallowed halls of the candy store?

Way down a little side street off the main drag, in a tiny piece of Tokyo no one’s ever heard of, sits a small candy shop bursting with candies of yore.

Grandma watches over this modest shop, a veritable paradise for the local kids, all by herself.

Come on in! Oh, and while you’re here, would you mind picking up a shift or two for Grandma? She looks half-asleep already!

Besides, there's a funny feeling in the air... Almost like some strange, heartfelt tale is about to unfold here amongst the penny candies and tasty treats...

Designed for Relaxed Play
-See the story through!
Clear all 1,000 stages to see how the story ends.
...You read that right: this game has an ending!
No endless mobile live-service game treadmills here! 

You can only play a little bit each day? No problem! Play at your own pace. You’re in no danger of this game shutting down before you can finish it!

-Puzzles and a good story. What more do you need?
There aren’t any social elements in here, either. That means no limited-time events and no sweaty leaderboards. Just a bunch of thoughtfully-designed puzzles and a heartfelt story for you to dive into.

-It’s free to play!
You can play to the end without spending a thing!
(Though there are items you can buy if you so choose!)

Packed with Puzzles!
-Retro-styled match-3 puzzles
We’ve built our puzzles around items based on popular snacks from the Showa Era in Japan. All you’ve got to do is move them around and match them up! It sounds simple, but we’ve put enough depth into these puzzles to keep you on your toes.

-Pick-up-and-play puzzles you won't want to put down!
Matching the pieces nets you powerful items like bombs that keep things feeling fresh. Got an irritating piece you can’t match up? Blast it off the screen! You can also combine items to produce even wilder effects. You’re gonna love discovering them all!

Candy Shop Memories
-Recall the candy shops of your youth
Everyone has that one shop they loved as a kid. What if you could help a kindly old lady run a shop like that in Japan? The kind of shop you always wanted to go back to, no matter the season or when you’d last been. This one starts sleepy, but with your help we can make it a happening place!

-Collect trinkets based on retro Japanese toys!
Head over to the capsule toy machine whenever you get tired of puzzling! Give it a whirl and see what pops out. You’ll feel like a kid again, filling out a collection of little treasures! Open this up any time the modern world’s got you feeling stressed, and you’ll end your play session wondering what you were so worked up about.

## Key features

- Match-3 puzzle gameplay
- Over 1000 stages
- Heartwarming story
- Collect retro items
- No competitive multiplayer
- Single-player experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Tokens | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,300 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| Item Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Grab Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Token Pouch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banners-B-Gone | $5.99 | one-time |
| Videos-B-Gone | $17.99 | one-time |
| Max Hearts +2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Max Hearts +4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Cat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daruma | $3.99 | one-time |


## Is Showa Candy Shop Neo safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Showa Candy Shop Neo.

## Is Showa Candy Shop Neo legit?

Showa Candy Shop Neo appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Showa Candy Shop Neo is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showa-candy-shop-neo/id6756760385/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 私待つわ~

*2026-10-18*

毎日せっせと頑張ってクリアしていますよ！
💰ちょっと課金したかなぁ~
100まで行った時はやっぱりいいかげん辞めようかななんて、だって広告だけで時間が過ぎて行くからたまらん💢
でももうちょっとしたら500だし暇つぶしに一歩ずつ！

### 5/5 — 我玩到13关了，突然告诉我游戏数据出错直接跳回第9关？？？？

*2026-10-13*

fix bug pleaseㅠ

### 2/5 — 大好きなシリーズですが

*2026-09-27*

残念。こちらの会社さんのシリーズは大好きなので感謝課金もしたりしてましたが、今回のはしないかも。
パズルゲームとストーリー(？)進行が全く絡んでないので、ゲームをしてる感覚ではなく作業して文章を買ってるだけの感覚。
最後まで遊べないかも。

食堂シリーズが1番好きです。次回作を楽しみにしております。


追記！！
好きなシリーズは続けて欲しいので後日談とかを課金システムとかしてくれたら嬉しいです！

### 3/5 — 애매합니다

*2026-09-26*

이 회사 시리즈 좋아해서 늘 신작이 나오면 플레이 하는편입니다. 기존 게임들이 빠르면 이틀 느긋하게 플레이 해도 1주일이면 깰 수 있었던 것과 달리 이 게임은 약 1달 정도 걸렸는데요.
그렇기때문에 발생하는 루즈함이 있었습니다. 또 이번 시리즈는 유독 스토리가 길었기에 더 그럴지도 모르겠으나 후반부 가면 갈수록 스토리를 따라갈 수 없게 되어버립니다.

기존 게임형식을 좋아했기에 이번에는 어찌저찌 플레이했지만  아마 이런 게임이 다시 나오면 플레이 할지는 의문입니다.

### 1/5 — 飽きた

*2026-09-07*

パズルそんなにやらない勢です。500くらいまで頑張ってやってきましたが、ログボも無いし100毎にサービスとかも無いし、パズルに詰んだら全く進まない。ストーリー読みたくて淡々とパズルしてきましたが義務感しかなく楽しくない。ストーリーもなんと無くネタが分かってきたからここまででアンストしてもいいかな。いいかも。

### 1/5 — 하트가 안 채워지네요.

*2026-09-01*

Gagex에서 나온 게임중 최악에 가깝습니다.

### 2/5 — このシリーズ好きだった人にはおすすめしない

*2026-08-26*

パズルは、ステージ多すぎて鬱陶しいけどまあ、遊べるは遊べる。ストーリーが全然読めなくてイライラするけど。
広告見ろと要求されるのも、それも仕方ないと理解はする。するけど、あまりにも同じ広告ばっかりで、ゴシップハーバーと恋より茶に生きるだけは何があっても絶対プレイしねえなと心底思った。
それから、ゲームオーバーになった時のおばあちゃんの引き留めセリフが、狙いすぎててすごくイヤ。そして、ボーナスステージやるのに広告見る必要があるんだけど、見ないを選択するとおばあちゃんがあからさまにがっかりするのを見せられるのがイヤ。
このシリーズ全部遊んでて、このおばあちゃん大好きだったけど、この作品プレイして嫌になった。
ストーリーは気になるからなんとか続けるけど、最後まで興味がもつかはわからない。このシリーズ好きだった人は遊ばない方がいいよ。全部嫌いになりかねない。

### 1/5 — パズルゲームにするならせめて

*2026-08-24*

このシリーズが好きで新作にわくわくでダウンロード。しかもパズルゲームは大好きなのでうきうきで始めました。

…がっかりです。何よりパズルゲームとしてつまらなさ過ぎる。一昔前どころか、ふた昔前のもっさり感に頭の悪いAIでの処理感。変わり映えのしないステージが延々に続く。シリーズが好きで話を読みたいがために淡々とやりましたが本当に苦痛です。いつものシステムが恋しかったです。いつものシステムの方がキャラにも愛着が沸きます。せめてパズルゲームとしての面白さを高めてからリリースして下さい。
難易度は簡単でしたが普段パズルゲームをしない方には高難易度でクリアまでのハードルはだいぶ高いでしょう。ストーリーも既視感がありまくりで微妙でした。

### 4/5 — ストーリー楽しい！！パズルも好き！！

*2026-08-13*

GAGEXさんの他のゲームもほぼ全てプレイしている者ですが、やはりストーリーが好きですね！パズル1000面クリアしないとストーリーが全て読めない……というのはパズル嫌いな人にはしんどいと思うのですが、自分は広告消し系のみ課金してそれほどストレスなくクリアできました！！何回も詰まった面では救済措置もあるので、そこも有り難いです！！
ただすこし気になったのは、フリック入力をすんなり受け付けてくれなくて誤動作が多い……他のゲームやアプリでは特に症状が出ないので、処理上の問題でしょうか？(たまにガッツリ処理落ちみたいなの出ますが、これは自分のスマホスペックの問題もあるかも)
今までの放置ゲーのようにお手軽にはやりにくいので好みは分かれるかもしれませんが、個人的にはパズルゲーム大好きなのでまた出してくれると嬉しいですね……でも放置ゲーもやりたいです。おでん屋さん新作来ないかな……

### 2/5 — 메대에 물품 어떻게 채우죠?

*2026-08-06*

컬렉션 뽑아도 퍼즐 클리어해도 안되던데

## Frequently asked questions about Showa Candy Shop Neo

### Does 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 have ads?

Yes, 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 contains advertisements. The app is free to play and includes ads to support its development and ongoing updates.

### How many stages are in 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語?

新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 features a substantial 1000 stages for players to complete. The game is designed so that the story has a definitive end once all stages are cleared.

### Can I play 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 offline?

The provided description does not explicitly state whether 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 supports offline play. However, the absence of mentions regarding online multiplayer or competitive features suggests it may be playable offline.

### What is the age rating for 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語?

新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 has an age rating of 12+. This rating is based on the content and themes present in the game.

### How often is 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 updated?

The app was last updated on July 27, 2026, with version 1.0.13. While specific update frequency is not detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.

### What devices support 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語?

新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. This ensures compatibility for a wide range of Apple mobile users.

### Are there any in-app purchases in 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語?

Yes, 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 offers in-app purchases. While the core game and story are free to play, some optional paid items are available.

### Does 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 have competitive multiplayer?

No, 新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 is designed as a single-player experience. It intentionally omits competitive elements like rankings or time-limited events to focus on a relaxing gameplay loop.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-10-21

Fixed some bugs.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-15

Fixed some bugs.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-24

Fixed some bugs.

### 1.0.14 — 2026-07-28

いくつかの不具合を修正しました。

### 1.0.13 — 2026-07-27

いくつかの不具合を修正しました。

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