Monkey Mart
Monkey Mart is a cozy idle management game where you run a growing supermarket as a hardworking monkey. Your job is simple at first: plant and harvest fresh food, stock shelves, and collect money at the register. As your store expands, it turns into a satisfying production chain where raw crops become tasty snacks through […]
- Developer
- TinyDobbins
- Rating
- 4.6
- OS
- Web
- Category
- Simulation
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Monkey Mart is a cozy idle management game where you run a growing supermarket as a hardworking monkey. Your job is simple at first: plant and harvest fresh food, stock shelves, and collect money at the register. As your store expands, it turns into a satisfying production chain where raw crops become tasty snacks through machines and staff automation. The more you optimize your aisles, upgrades, and workers, the faster your market becomes a self-running money maker.
Instead of complex menus, Monkey Mart focuses on movement and smart expansion. Customers walk in, pick up what they need, and line up to pay. You decide what to build next, which stations to prioritize, and when to hire help so your store never runs out of best-selling items.
How the store works
The core loop is all about keeping shelves full and turning profit into new stations:
- Grow and harvest basic products (like bananas and other farm goods).
- Stock aisles by standing near the correct shelf so your monkey automatically places items.
- Collect earnings by standing next to the cash register as money piles up.
- Expand your layout by building new aisles where the camera draws your attention.
- Automate with assistants and specialized workers to reduce downtime.
You don’t need to press action buttons for most tasks—positioning is the “control.” As long as you stand in the right spot, your character handles harvesting, carrying, stocking, and collecting.
Controls
- Move: WASD or Arrow Keys
On touch devices, the game is designed to work smoothly in a mobile browser with simple movement controls.
Production, appliances, and advanced goods
What makes Monkey Mart feel like a true mini tycoon is how it evolves from basic farming into a small food factory. After unlocking more space, you can buy appliances that transform ingredients into higher-value products. This creates multiple supply chains happening at once, so staffing and upgrades start to matter more than speed-running around the shop.
Common appliances and machines include:
- Microwave
- Yoghurt Maker
- Grinder
- Peanut Butter Maker
- Chocolate Maker
- Wheat Mill
- Ice Cream Machine
- Butter Machine
- Muffin Maker
- Chocolate Bar Maker
New marts introduce additional product lines, including treats like chocolate muffins, cookies, and ice cream. The more variety you unlock, the more important it becomes to avoid bottlenecks—one missing ingredient can slow an entire aisle.
Staff roles and upgrades that matter
As your supermarket grows, hiring workers becomes the key to scaling. Assistants keep aisles stocked, while specialized roles speed up production and reduce the need for constant micromanagement.
| Role / System | What it helps with | Why it’s important |
|---|---|---|
| Player upgrades | Carry capacity and efficiency | Fewer trips means faster restocking early on |
| Assistants | Stocking and maintaining aisles | Keeps shelves full while you expand and collect money |
| Farmers / Animals | Gathering and producing ingredients | Prevents ingredient shortages for machines and shelves |
| Chef | Processes harvest into snacks and pastries | Enables higher-profit items and more complex production |
| Appliance upgrades | Production output and reliability | Improves throughput and reduces interruptions from breakdowns |
If your employees start falling asleep, it’s a sign your operation has outgrown their current stamina. Prioritizing worker energy and productivity upgrades keeps your store running consistently.
Tips to grow faster (without feeling stuck)
- Fix the biggest shortage first: If customers are lining up at one aisle, that shelf is your current profit limit.
- Upgrade carry capacity early: A stronger player makes the first mart feel much smoother before automation takes over.
- Invest in appliance reliability: Machines that stop working slow down multiple products at once.
- Hire assistants as soon as expansion begins: The moment you have more than a couple of aisles, automation becomes more valuable than running laps.
- Watch for camera focus spots: Those highlighted areas usually signal where your next required build should go to unlock progression.
- Balance production chains: Advanced goods depend on ingredients—make sure raw item stations keep up with demand.
Marts, branches, and customization
Monkey Mart doesn’t stay in one small shop. As you progress, you unlock new marts (including later branches beyond the early locations). Each mart adds fresh layouts and more advanced products, encouraging you to rethink aisle placement and upgrade priorities.
To switch between branches, use the truck icon at the top of the screen. You can also walk outside the shop and stand near the truck to travel.
For a bit of personality, you can customize your monkey with different hats. Tap the hat icon to browse available styles and manage your look while you run the most popular market in town.
Platform and availability
Monkey Mart runs directly in your web browser with no download required. It’s built for quick sessions but also supports longer play as your idle systems and upgrades compound over time.
FAQ
How do I collect money from customers in Monkey Mart?
Stand next to the cash register. Your monkey automatically picks up the cash as it stacks up.
How do I unlock a new mart?
Save enough money to build the aisle on the highlighted spot the camera focuses on. You’ll also need to unlock any required stalls before the next branch becomes available.
How do I switch between different marts?
Tap the truck icon at the top of the screen to choose a branch, or walk outside and stand next to the truck to travel.
What does the Chef do?
The Chef turns your harvested ingredients into higher-value foods like snacks and pastries, helping you sell more profitable items as you progress.
Why do my employees fall asleep?
Workers get tired over time. Use the Upgrades menu to improve their energy, speed, and productivity so they stay active longer.