Cafe Owner Simulator
- December 5, 2022
- Second Reality
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Cafe Owner Simulator" is a management game where players run their own cafe, crafting beverages and food, managing staff, and customizing their cafe to attract customers. Players must balance their budget, keep customers happy, and handle unexpected events to grow their business. With various cafe themes and expansive customization options, this simulator offers a rich, immersive experience for cafe enthusiasts.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a relaxing experience for players who enjoy simulation games.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game.
- The tutorial is well-designed, making it easy for new players to understand the mechanics and objectives.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress, which can lead to frustrating experiences.
- Gameplay can become repetitive after a few hours, with limited content and objectives to pursue beyond level 10.
- The optimization is poor, leading to lag and performance issues even on high-end PCs, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay25 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is often compared to titles like Dying Light and House Flipper, featuring simple mechanics that are easy to navigate but can feel repetitive and limited. While some players appreciate the relaxing nature and satisfying building elements, many express frustration with lag, control issues, and a lack of engaging content, leading to a perception of the game as an early access knockoff of more polished simulation games. Overall, the gameplay experience is mixed, with calls for more depth and customization options.
“Very relaxing and carefree gameplay.”
“On the positive, I love the gameplay; it has a house flipper vibe.”
“The mechanics are simple to use and the game is very easy to navigate.”
“But unfortunately, my laptop is pretty outdated (it's about 7-8 years old), so my gameplay is laggy and jerky.”
“And gameplay wise, it's very, very limited.”
“Even if you want something to play while listening to music or podcasts, there's other options out there that don't ironically give you a headache over how mind-numbing the gameplay is.”
- story19 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 89 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received for its thoughtful design and engaging twists, though some players feel it lacks depth in later stages, with repetitive missions and a limited number of quests after reaching level 10. While the main storyline is easy to follow, many users express a desire for more side quests and customization options to enhance gameplay. Additionally, technical issues such as glitches and unresponsive quests detract from the overall experience.
“The storyline is very well thought out.”
“The storyline has a few added twists that I will not spoil in the review.”
“Thank you for a well thought out impressive storyline.”
“Last few quests are not developed well.”
“The only downfall is after you get to level 10 you can't level up anymore and after that the main missions are very repetitive like clean trash then fulfill orders then sell so many items and it just repeats. I have gone through 10 of those rotations hoping another email shows up in-game so I can do another bonus thing for a little more money to expand.”
“Chill game, but needs way more missions or available options to buy bigger buildings. All I can say is it takes 5 hours to finish the game.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 89 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the decent visuals and gameplay, while others criticize the low-quality assets and poor optimization, leading to choppy performance even on capable hardware. Users express a desire for more graphical options and variety in visual elements, highlighting a need for improvement in character models and overall graphical fidelity. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the game's aesthetic, likening it to titles like House Flipper.
“Great graphics and gameplay.”
“The graphics aren't too bad, it's got a House Flipper vibe to it.”
“Decent graphics although employee models could be better.”
“There aren't many graphics options in this game; it's just resolution, v-sync, and texture quality.”
“Graphics are very low quality on several assets.”
“No matter how good your PC is, it doesn’t affect the graphics.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous users reporting severe bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including game-breaking issues and performance problems even on high-spec systems. While some players find it enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus highlights a significant need for improvements in stability.
“Super buggy, can't really even play it; not sure how it's even on the store. Ignore the fake reviews.”
“I have encountered many glitches that have made me fall behind in progress. Once, it wouldn't let me get rid of a plate from a customer that left, and I was softlocked, having to turn away 7 customers and restart my game.”
“Just buggy... there is a game-breaking bug that prevents me from seeing staff members, which prevents me from firing them.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players experiencing low frame rates, laggy controls, and long loading times, even on capable hardware like the NVIDIA 3060. While a few users reported a smooth experience, the overall sentiment indicates that significant improvements are needed to enhance gameplay and performance.
“9/10 - very well optimized, no lag and FPS drops encountered.”
“This game is amazing and I would love to play it, but the optimization of the game is bad right now. I run 30 FPS when I am in the store on the quality set to high, and I have an NVIDIA 3060 graphics card.”
“I've tried everything to make the game run smoothly, but the movements are just so blocky and rough.”
“This game is amazing and I would love to play it, but the optimization of the game is bad right now. I run 30 FPS when I am in the store with the quality set to high, and I have an NVIDIA 3060 graphics card.”
“Until they update it and fix the optimization, then I will not be playing it.”
“The optimization in the game is just awful. I'm a big fan of simulation games, so I didn't give up on it, but to be honest, this is the most boring simulator I have ever played. The idea is perfect, but the way the developers made it is so sad and disappointing. I'm not even sure if I'm going to continue after 3+ hours.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the quality and enjoy the background tracks, some express frustration over the lack of adjustable settings and the slow transition between songs. Overall, the music is generally praised as a highlight, but the inability to customize it detracts from the experience for some users.
“Special thanks for the music and nice interface!”
“Music is ace, by the way!”
“I enjoyed the game and the background music was awesome, though.”
“Also, there is no way to adjust the music in-game except for just turning it completely off, which kind of sucks and seems like it should be easy enough to add in.”
“Even if you want something to play while listening to music or podcasts, there are other options out there that don't ironically give you a headache over how mind-numbing the gameplay is.”
“Really like the music, although it takes quite a while for the next track to play; maybe this is a bug?”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in substantial content, often requiring excessive time spent on repetitive tasks with minimal rewards. While some recommend the game, they note that the grinding can detract from the overall enjoyment, making it feel more like a chore than entertainment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“There is hardly any substantial content in the core game, and one of the more tedious aspects involves walking around to collect tips.”
“You spend a fair amount of time grinding to get to the next 'goal' which is immediately replaced by another one without much reward.”
“I would recommend this game but... it's a fast game and the tasks can get a bit tedious.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly enjoyable and consistently funny, contributing to an overall positive experience.
“I love playing it; it's so funny!”
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me coming back for more.”
“Every time I play, I find myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever jokes.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game's replayability is hindered by issues such as AI performance and hitbox inaccuracies, suggesting that improvements in these areas could enhance the overall experience and encourage players to return.
