Brewpub Simulator

Although it's not as enjoyable as knocking back a few pints with your mates, Brewpub Simulator certainly has a fun gameplay loop that will keep you on your toes whilst also letting you create some wildly unconventional beers.

60%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, optimization

58% User Score Based on 476 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Brewpub Simulator is a single player simulation game with a business theme. It was developed by Star Drifters and was released on July 21, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Brewpub Simulator" is a business simulation game where you build and manage your own brewpub. Craft unique beer recipes, customize your pub's atmosphere, and cater to a diverse clientele to ensure success. Navigate challenges such as supply chain management, staffing, and fluctuating customer preferences in this engaging and immersive experience.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 476 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability88 negative mentions

The game has great potential and offers a fun experience for those who enjoy simulation games.
Crafting beer and managing a pub can be engaging and enjoyable, especially with the customization options available.
The live radio feature adds to the immersion and overall enjoyment of the game.

The game is riddled with bugs, including items falling through the floor and unresponsive controls, making it nearly unplayable.
There is a lack of developer support and updates, leading to frustration among players who feel the game has been abandoned.
The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially with the focus on cleaning rather than brewing and serving.

stability
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing issues, items disappearing, and quest registration problems, making it difficult for many players to enjoy or complete the game. While some users acknowledge that recent updates have addressed a portion of these issues, the overall stability remains a significant concern, with many recommending waiting for further fixes before diving in. Despite the fun gameplay and potential, the instability detracts from the experience, leaving it unplayable for some.
- “This game is so buggy I can't complete the story because it keeps crashing. Waste of time and money.”
- “The first go-round was so buggy you couldn't actually complete it.”
- “The game is really buggy and glitches a lot, so you have to keep restarting it. The game is not well made because it has lots of features that are poorly designed or don't even work.”
story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
87%
6%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players enjoying the plot and the challenge of crafting custom beers. However, numerous bugs significantly hinder progress, causing frustration as players encounter issues like mission failures, items disappearing, and game crashes. Many reviewers express hope for future updates to fix these problems and enhance the overall experience.
- “The storyline is well made and the gameplay solid, making it intuitive and fun to craft standard or highly customized beer, and serve them in your bar afterwards.”
- “Despite hitting a brick wall in the game's story, the actual pub customization and gameplay is excellent, and that's why I will still say this is a great game regardless of frustrating bugs/in-game moments.”
- “It's chill, but the quests about making custom beers add a bit of challenge, so it's not boring.”
- “This game is so buggy I can't complete the story because it keeps crashing. Waste of time and money.”
- “So many bugs that I can't even continue the story; glasses disappearing, clutter in completely invisible places.”
- “The most frustrating one, however, is the way the game will not let me pass the 'fancy beer' mission. I have followed the guide the creators placed, but I still am getting 1 star, despite my beer being exactly to specification. With a lack of further direction, it seems almost impossible to progress in the game's story. Am I doing something wrong, or is this a bug?”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
38%
8%
The gameplay of the game is described as having a solid core loop that is engaging and immersive, particularly for fans of simulation and crafting mechanics. However, persistent bugs and poor mechanics, such as issues with cleaning and item interactions, significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players. While the potential for enjoyment exists, many reviewers caution that the game's current state may limit long-term playability.
- “The storyline is well made and the gameplay solid, making it intuitive and fun to craft standard or highly customized beer, and serve them in your bar afterwards.”
- “With its immersive gameplay and delightful graphics, it's a refreshing treat for craft beer enthusiasts and simulation fans.”
- “The gameplay loop is pretty addictive and the ability to customize and be as creative as you want with beers that you yourself can create is also pretty fun and intuitive.”
- “And while they fixed some bugs along the way, this title is really just broken, from bugs still existing and gameplay being ruined by bad game mechanics.”
- “The mechanics and the flow of the game make that impossible to do and be in any way kind of fun.”
- “Good game, but due to bugs it is impossible to continue the game after 3.5 hours of gameplay.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they exceed expectations and contribute to an immersive experience. However, significant issues such as crashes on high settings, graphical glitches, and save-breaking bugs detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to frustration among users. While some appreciate the visuals and sound, the game's technical problems hinder its playability, prompting calls for urgent patches from the developers.
- “The graphics are better than I expected; also, the sound is very good too. There is still much I have to unlock in this game, but so far I am very happy with it.”
- “With its immersive gameplay and delightful graphics, it's a refreshing treat for craft beer enthusiasts and simulation fans.”
- “The game has voice acting, decent sound effects, decent music, and decent graphics.”
- “High and ultra graphics don't work on Steam Deck; the game just crashes when it loads.”
- “Graphic glitches make the game unplayable sometimes.”
- “If the devs release a patch soon that addresses a lot of the graphical/environmental problems myself and other players are having, then I think I would be willing to give this game a second chance!”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's music is a mixed bag, with players praising the integration of a real radio station that allows song requests, enhancing the overall experience. However, some find the base game music unpleasant, leading to ear pain. Overall, the soundtrack is considered well-designed and engaging, with a desire for more customization options.
- “I highly recommend this game as it's super fun; you can actually request songs to be played with the real radio station in the game, and it's designed really well.”
- “One thing I can certainly point out is the soundtrack is on-point, and it sounds like it's a live DJ from what I've read in other comments.”
- “The real radio station in the game makes it more enjoyable as the base game music causes me ear pain.”
- “The game has voice acting, decent sound effects, decent music, decent graphics.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game is criticized for being very poorly optimized, with frequent crashes and high memory usage leading to performance issues. Users report numerous bugs related to object interaction and collisions, significantly detracting from the overall experience. Despite its fun gameplay, the lack of optimization has resulted in low ratings.
- “Very poorly optimized.”
- “Poor performance and many bugs with object interaction/collisions.”
- “Game is fun, just not optimized well; the game keeps crashing with my memory usage around 11,000 MB every 15 minutes or so.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding mechanics in the game, particularly the logo system, but find it tedious to repeatedly redo tasks for frequently crafted items. They emphasize that while grinding can be enjoyable, it should have a clear purpose and direction to maintain engagement.
- “The logo system is great, but it gets tedious to have to redo them for common beers you want to craft often.”
- “Don't get me wrong, I love a good grinding sim, but it has to have purpose and aim.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Overall, the game has limited replayability, as players find the sandbox mode lacks new content for those who have completed the story mode. However, some users suggest that discovering bugs can enhance the experience, making it more enjoyable upon replay.
- “The game has very little replayability; the sandbox mode offers nothing new to those who already played the story mode.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as exploitative, with users labeling the developers as greedy and accusing them of prioritizing profit over player experience. Many feel that the game is a cash grab, leading to disappointment among players.
- “The developers are a group of scamming cash grabbers.”
- “The literal only time an advertisement on Twitter has ever caused me to buy something.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty dialogue, which adds charm to the experience. Players appreciate the slow but rewarding progression that complements the comedic elements, enhancing overall enjoyment.
- “The game features hilarious dialogue that keeps you entertained throughout, making the slow progression feel rewarding.”
- “The humor in the dialogue is top-notch, adding a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.”
- “I love the witty banter and funny interactions; they make the journey enjoyable and memorable.”