HotPot Story: Malatang Shop
HotPot Story: Malatang Shop is a simulation game by Ryusei Okamoto, released on October 2, 2026 for iOS.
Does HotPot Story have ads?
The App Store does not say whether games show ads, and this game is not on Google Play.
The store description says: “Free to play, with ads and optional in-app purchases (gems and Remove Ads)”
We add what players say once enough reviews are in, and re-check every week.
Is HotPot Story pay-to-win?
It is free to download.
Can you play HotPot Story offline?
Not enough players have mentioned this yet. We add what players say once enough reviews are in, and re-check every week.
Where HotPot Story is charting
App Store game charts, as of Oct 14, 2026.
A gap means outside the chart that day.
| Country | Chart | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Top Free · Simulation | #11 |
| Japan | Top Free · Casual | #27 |
| Japan | Top Free · Games | #52 |
HotPot Story since launch
- Updated to version 1.3 (App Store)
- Updated to version 1.2.1 (App Store)
- Updated to version 1.2 (App Store)
- Entered the Japan Top Free chart at #16
- Released
Where HotPot Story shows up in App Store search
Its position when the words below are searched in the App Store, checked every day.
- “放置ゲーム”Japan#132
HotPot Story version history
| Version | Seen | Store |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Oct 14, 2026 | App Store |
| 1.2.1 | Oct 12, 2026 | App Store |
| 1.2 | Oct 9, 2026 | App Store |
| 1.1.0 | Oct 8, 2026 | App Store |
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What's new in HotPot Story
Version 1.3, updated Oct 13, 2026
HotPot Story 1.3 is our biggest update yet. NEW WAYS TO PLAY ・Lucky Bags: Pull with gems, or with the money you earn while running your shop. 30 items in all: ingredients, decor, and outfits. No blanks, and duplicates turn into shards. Get the same ingredient 3 times and its…From the developer's release notes
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