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Streets of Handbags

A shopping-themed roguelite where you cook with Grandma!

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March 31, 2025
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About the Game

Streets of Handbags

Step into the vibrant world of Streets of Handbags, a delightful rogue-lite adventure that mixes shopping, cooking, and handbag-swinging chaos!

When Grandma discovers a mouthwatering new recipe in her favorite magazine, she heads to the bustling market to gather ingredients. There’s just one catch—she forgot her purse! Armed with her trusty handbag and a knack for creative problem-solving, Grandma’s ready to conquer the market and whip up a culinary masterpiece in this quirky, family-friendly journey.

Guide Grandma through lively market streets, outsmarting quirky challenges and snagging ingredients for her next big dish. Streets of Handbags blends fast-paced rogue-lite action with time management, cooking, and a hefty dose of humor, creating a unique experience that’s as unpredictable as a market flash sale.

Rogue-Lite Market Madness:


Every market run is a fresh adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Navigate bustling stalls, collect ingredients, and tackle unexpected obstacles like tricky shoppers or crowded aisles. No two trips are ever the same!

Rock-Paper-Scissors Showdowns:

Test your wits in the market’s high-stakes Rock-Paper-Scissors mini-game! Outsmart vendors to score discounts, rare ingredients, or bonus loot, adding a strategic twist to your shopping spree.

Handbag Heroics:


Wield Grandma’s iconic handbag as a multi-tool of mayhem! Swing it to clear obstacles, grab extra loot, or unleash her special drone skill to aid in her shopping spree. Save up to unlock stylish new handbags with unique abilities tailored to your playstyle.

Bingo Bonanza:

Try your luck at market stalls with bingo games for a chance to win rare prizes. Spend your earnings on extra tickets to boost your odds and score exclusive rewards.

Cook Up Culinary Magic


: Bring your ingredients home to craft delicious recipes that unlock meta-progression rewards. From comforting soups to exotic dishes, your creations power up Grandma’s market adventures.

Solo Adventure with Heart:

Play as a spirited female protagonist in a single-player experience that’s equal parts chaotic and heartwarming. Perfect for fans of action, RPGs, and lighthearted storytelling.

Charming Art & Humor:

Immerse yourself in a colorful, cartoony world with hand-drawn visuals and a playful soundtrack. Grandma’s witty commentary and the game’s comedic flair keep the laughs flowing.

Achievements & Replayability:

Master in-game achievements to unlock bonuses and flaunt your market prowess. From speed-shopping to perfect recipes, there’s always a new challenge to conquer.

Why You’ll Love It:

Streets of Handbags is a passion project from a solo Swiss developer, blending rogue-lite excitement with cozy cooking and meme-worthy moments. Whether you’re a genre veteran or just craving a fun, accessible adventure, Grandma’s market runs offer endless replayability and charm. Think time-management chaos meets heartfelt storytelling, all wrapped in a quirky package.

Join Grandma on her quest to rule the market, one handbag swing at a time. Add Streets of Handbags to your wishlist, and get ready to shop, cook, and laugh through a world where anything can happen!

Until then,

Velemir