Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story+ in Apple Arcade

Simulation

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

87/100

Kairosoft and Doraemon is a match made in heaven. If you’ve played a Kairosoft game before, you know the drill—addictive management loops, charming pixel art, and a surprising amount of depth. But adding the Doraemon license makes it feel special. Using 'secret gadgets' to solve management problems is a brilliant way to integrate the source material. It’s not just a skin; the game actually feels like a Doraemon adventure.

The 'Plus' version on Apple Arcade is fantastic because Kairosoft games can sometimes feel a bit grindy if they have microtransactions. Here, the pacing feels just right. There’s a lot to manage, and it can be a bit confusing at first since there are so many menus and stats, but once you find your rhythm, it’s hard to put down. Seeing all the different Fujiko・F・Fujio characters show up at your shop is a great reward for fans. It’s a cozy, slightly chaotic, and deeply charming management sim.

Reviewed on: Sun Apr 12 2026
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Dinsun Review

Kairosoft has been making the same game for 20 years, but I’m a sucker for it every time. Adding Doraemon to the mix is just the icing on the cake. It’s a deep management sim disguised as a cute anime game. You have to balance ingredients, shop layout, and staff training. It’s a bit menus-heavy—typical for Kairosoft—but once you get into the rhythm, it’s hard to put down. It’s a conservative, old-school management game that doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, and for a gamer like me, that’s exactly what I want.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Addictive progression
  • Charming pixel art
  • Deep management systems
  • Very menu-heavy
  • Can feel like a spreadsheet
  • Slow start

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless; Kairosoft’s engine is rock solid.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Simplified controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love Kairosoft games or grew up watching Doraemon.

Skip if: You hate reading menus or prefer high-action gameplay.

Similar Games:
  • Game Dev Story
  • Dream House Days

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 20 hours
  • Status: Shop rank 4

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.28Wed Apr 01 2026

Fixed minor issues.

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 7 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Game Overview

Run a sweets shop with the popular manga character Doraemon in Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story+! Create Doraemon's favorite dorayaki, set up shelves, and prepare tables to attract customers. This management game by Kairosoft features beloved characters like T・P BON and Kiteretsu. Adventure to find rare ingredients and use Doraemon's secret gadgets to solve difficult problems. With Kairosoft's signature pixel-art charm and deep simulation mechanics, you'll manage everything from product development to store layout in a quest to build the most famous shop in town!

Promotion Videos

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story is in Apple Arcade, here the full recipes including the secret one in the video.

Walkthrough

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story - Apple Arcade

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story is in Apple Arcade, here the full recipes including the secret one in the video.

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story - All Recipes including the Secret Recipes | Apple Arcade
click to see the youtube video

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Gameplays

Relevance Youtube Videos

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story - All Recipes including the Secret Recipes | Apple Arcade
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story+ First Gameplay Walkthrough | Apple Arcade - YouTube
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story+ Gameplay Walkthrough (Apple Arcade iOS) - YouTube

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