Bee Simulator: The Hive

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Bee Simulator: The Hive is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by VARSAV Game Studios and was released on August 4, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Live the epic adventure of a tiny bee in a vast world! Collect pollen, race through jet streams, and protect your hive from wasps. Now even bigger with The Hive expansion - gather resources, build and customize your very own beehive!

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a charming and relaxing experience, allowing players to see the world from a bee's perspective while engaging in various activities like pollen collection and hive building.
The new hive-building mode adds creativity and depth, allowing players to gather resources and design their own beehive, which enhances the gameplay experience.
The game is filled with humor and educational content about bees and flowers, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.

For players familiar with the original game, this version feels like a rehash with minimal changes, making it seem more like a DLC than a standalone title.
The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of significant graphical upgrades, which may disappoint returning players looking for a fresh experience.
There are frustrating bugs and issues, such as broken achievements and save file problems, which can hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking innovation, as it offers no new missions or significant changes from the original release, aside from enhanced visuals and a post-story hive feature. Players have reported issues with quest completion and a repetitive mission structure that revolves around resource collection and combat, with side activities feeling derivative. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as a rehash of the original, with little incentive for players to engage with the story again.
- “The post-story hive mode brings resource gathering, building structures, and meaningful perks missing from the main game, though it may not resonate with fans of the original.”
- “Turns out this is a bee RPG with all the usual suspects: a story, collecting resources, exploration, side quests, a trophy room to populate, and all supported by various mini-games.”
- “If you were among those who played the original release, you won’t find any changes in the core gameplay or storyline.”
- “Once you finish the main story, which doesn’t take very long, you finally unlock the new hive-building feature.”
- “If you've already gone through the original game, there’s little reason to play through the same story again just to unlock an endgame hive-building system that leans heavily on resource grinding.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay retains the core mechanics and storyline of the original game, offering a familiar experience for returning players, while introducing new resource-collection elements that shift towards a resource-management loop. The soothing soundtrack and gentle mechanics create a charming and educational atmosphere, making it accessible for newcomers, though some may find the initial gameplay repetitive. Overall, it balances nostalgia with fresh features, appealing to both veterans and new players alike.
- “With its soothing soundtrack and gentle gameplay, this is a game that combines fun with a touch of education.”
- “From here on, the gameplay shifts toward a resource-management loop.”
- “For players who never experienced the original release, this is a charming and relaxing game with simple mechanics, educational tidbits, and colorful visuals.”
- “If you were among those who played the original release, you won’t find any changes in the core gameplay or storyline.”
- “The narrative is identical, and the mechanics remain untouched for the most part.”
- “The game has the same map and mechanics as the first game, and is basically copied and pasted for the first half of the game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have seen minor upgrades, with environments remaining charming but lacking a significant overhaul since the original release. While the visuals are colorful and well-executed, the overall enhancements feel limited, making it more appealing for newcomers than for returning players.
- “The art is nicely done and the graphics are good.”
- “Graphical upgrades felt small – the environments are still charming, but the visuals don’t feel like they’ve had a major facelift since the original.”
- “Aside from enhanced visuals and a newly added 'hive' feature that only becomes available after completing the main story, this is largely a repackage of the original game.”
- “For players who never experienced the original release, this is a charming and relaxing game with simple mechanics, educational tidbits, and colorful visuals.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by an abundance of puns, particularly centered around bee-related themes, creating a playful and engaging atmosphere that many players find delightful.
- “Overflowing with puns – the writing leans into bee humor hard, and I loved that constant buzz of cheeky wordplay.”
- “The humor is delightfully quirky, with unexpected jokes that kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I appreciated the clever references and witty dialogue that added a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The night city area is highlighted as a particularly atmospheric and enjoyable setting, enhancing the overall immersive experience of the game.
- “The night city area stands out as especially atmospheric and enjoyable.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating an immersive experience.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the option to build outposts for resource deposit, which reduces the tedium of returning to the hive. However, many feel that the endgame hive-building system relies too heavily on resource grinding, making replaying the original story less appealing.
- “If you've already gone through the original game, there’s little reason to play through the same story again just to unlock an endgame hive-building system that leans heavily on resource grinding.”
- “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game for long periods.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features a soothing soundtrack that complements its gentle gameplay, creating an enjoyable experience that blends fun with educational elements.
- “With its soothing soundtrack and gentle gameplay, this is a game that combines fun with a touch of education.”