İstanbul Çarşı: a free shop tycoon and Istanbul bazaar game
İstanbul Çarşı is a free shopkeeper and economy simulation mobile game for iPhone and Android, set in the Grand Bazaar and a living map of Istanbul, playable in English and Turkish.
What is İstanbul Çarşı?
İstanbul Çarşı is a mobile shop tycoon where you arrive in Istanbul with 3,000 lira, take day shifts, open a stall and grow it into a shop. The goal is to become the most respected merchant of the Grand Bazaar. It was developed by Kartal Software and launched on November 4, 2026.
What kind of game is it: tycoon, business simulator or idle game?
It is a business simulator with a shopkeeper at its core. You set prices, stock the shelves, hire staff and invest your profit. It is not an idle clicker, but your shop keeps selling while you are away and you get a summary when you return.
What can you do in the game?
| Area | What you do |
|---|---|
| Shopkeeping | Day shifts at the Job Center, a stall in Eminönü, then a shop; display, staff and upgrades (how to play) |
| Grand Bazaar | Buy goods, list them at your own price (guide) |
| Stock Exchange and Bank | Trade shares, open term deposits, take loans; all with in-game money (Stock Exchange, Bank) |
| Real Estate and Jeweler | Buy flats to rent out; invest in gold and silver (Real Estate, Jeweler) |
| The other side of the city | A farm in Beykoz, a fishing harbor at Salacak, the Car Market, the Football Club |
| Coffeehouse | 101 Okey, Batak, Pişti and Backgammon against bots, friends or players; no betting (Coffeehouse) |
| Entertainment Center | Simit Tower, Tower Smash, Quiz, Name City Animal, Word Duel, Battleship; weekly leaderboards |
| Neighborhood | Visit neighbors' shops, add friends with an invite code, climb the Fame leaderboard |
Is İstanbul Çarşı free to play?
Yes. The whole game is free to play and nothing is locked behind a paywall. Diamonds shorten waits and unlock cosmetics; titles, achievements and rankings cannot be bought. There are no fake countdown timers. See the FAQ for details.
Which phones does it run on?
İstanbul Çarşı runs on iPhone through the App Store and on Android phones through Google Play. It is playable in English and Turkish and follows your phone language; you can switch it any time in Settings.
Where should a new player start?
- First hour guide: from your first wage to your first sale.
- Opening your first shop: display, margin and staff.
- Level and unlock table: which place opens at which level.
- Money tips.
- All guides and places.
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How do I download İstanbul Çarşı?
Download İstanbul Çarşı free from the App Store on iPhone or from Google Play on Android.