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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a variety of tasks, including managing a cafe, renovating other establishments, and customizing menus.
- The graphics and performance are generally good, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates to improve the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with employee AI, item placement, and game crashes, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive after reaching level 10, with limited content and tasks available, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.
- The game is criticized for its misleading title, as it focuses more on restaurant management rather than a true cafe simulation.
- gameplay37 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and easy to navigate, but it suffers from poor optimization, repetitive mechanics, and a lack of depth, leading to a limited experience. Many players express a desire for more options and improvements, particularly regarding customer movement and gameplay variety. While some enjoy the relaxing nature of the game, others find it frustrating and mind-numbing, with concerns about certain gameplay elements being offensive or poorly executed.
“Overall it’s fun and a great idea, just needs a little work and more added to make the gameplay more enjoyable for people who buy it :)”
“Very relaxing and carefree gameplay.”
“The mechanics are simple to use and the game is very easy to navigate.”
“My biggest issues come from gameplay.”
“And gameplay wise, it's very, very limited.”
“I crave the gameplay but there's nothing to do but stand there and occasionally clean up trash, so I'm not playing it much for now.”
- story27 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its well-thought-out narrative and unexpected twists, while others criticize the lack of depth and repetitive missions that detract from engagement. Many users express a desire for more side quests and variety in gameplay to enhance the overall experience, as the main storyline often feels underdeveloped after initial progression. Overall, while there are elements of a compelling story, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a sense of stagnation as players advance.
“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.”
“I had to turn the homeless man option off after realizing there is no story to him and I either have to give him money for alcohol or he throws trash and damages my cafe, which isn’t very enjoyable. I also turned off the roaches and rats as the cleaner didn’t sort the issue.”
“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.”
“There are some side quest kind of things like receiving e-mails to help someone build their café and stuff, but those come in way too little.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and performance, particularly at lower settings, while others criticize the optimization and quality, noting issues like choppy graphics and bugs. There is a desire for more graphical options and improvements, especially in character models and overall variety. Overall, the game's graphics may appeal to some, but they fall short for others, particularly those with higher expectations.
“Look at House Flipper, they did amazing with the tools, decoration options, and graphics.”
“Great graphics and gameplay.”
“✔️ Decent graphics and excellent performance 4K ultra @60fps.”
“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.”
“There aren't many graphics options with this game; it's just resolution, v-sync, and texture quality.”
“Graphics are very low quality on several assets.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, low frame rates, and various bugs that hinder gameplay. While a few users noted decent performance on high settings, the majority expressed frustration with the game's optimization issues, leading to a disappointing experience. Updates are needed to address these concerns and improve overall playability.
“✔️ Decent graphics and excellent performance at 4K ultra @ 60fps.”
“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.”
“Good gameplay but poor optimization, and a few very annoying bugs (like cleaning staff not moving).”
“The optimization in the game is just awful, but since I'm a big fan of simulation games, I didn't give up on it. I gave it a chance, but to be honest, this is the most boring simulator I have ever played. Really, don't waste your money. The idea is just perfect, but the way developers made it is so sad and disappointing. I'm not even sure if I'm going to continue after 3+ hours.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting severe bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including game-breaking errors and performance problems even on high-spec systems. While some players find it enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus highlights a frustrating experience due to the game's instability.
“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.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as "ace" and "awesome," others criticize the lack of adjustable settings and the repetitive nature of the tracks. Additionally, there are concerns about the overall quality of the game's audio experience, with some feeling it detracts from the gameplay.
“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.”
“Everything from the music to the animations and character models feels like asset flips and doesn't fill me with a desire to continue.”
“There is no way to adjust the music in-game except for turning it completely off, which is frustrating and seems like it should be easy enough to add.”
“Even if you want something to play while listening to music or podcasts, there are other options out there that don't give you a headache over how mind-numbing the gameplay is.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to achieve minimal rewards. The lack of substantial content and repetitive tasks contribute to a frustrating experience, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.
“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.”
“Just overall, the end game/achievement grind is very tedious and offers no real moments to even step away.”
“You spend a fair amount of time grinding to get to the next 'goal,' which is immediately replaced by another one without much reward.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a lighthearted approach with a good balance of humor, making it enjoyable without overwhelming the player. While it doesn't take itself too seriously, the comedic elements are appreciated, though some players feel there could be more.
“Love playing it; it's so funny!”
“The game doesn't take itself too seriously and has some good humor, but not too much of it.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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 more playthroughs.
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as side quests feel uninspired.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
