Capybara Spa
- March 14, 2022
- Cozy Bee Games
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Capybara Spa" is a relaxing game where you run a mountain spa for various animals. Grow fruits, craft soaps, and fulfill requests to keep your guests happy. Restore and furnish your spa, and manage it with the help of insects. Unlock new features and decorations as you improve your spa's popularity.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable capybaras and other cute animals, making it visually charming and enjoyable.
- It's a relaxing game with no time limits, allowing players to take their time and enjoy the gameplay at their own pace.
- The gameplay loop is simple and satisfying, making it a great game to play while multitasking or listening to music.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited gameplay mechanics and objectives.
- Some players experienced bugs and glitches, such as issues with item placement and scrolling.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about replayability.
- gameplay80 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and repetitive mechanics, primarily involving dragging capybaras and items around the screen, which some players find relaxing while others deem it boring. While the cute graphics and low-stress environment appeal to many, the lack of depth and customization options limits its replayability. Overall, it serves as a casual, mindless experience suitable for players looking for a light-hearted game to unwind with.
“The gameplay consists of dragging capybaras into bathtubs, dragging fruit, soap or towels to the bathing capybaras, and then dragging the capybaras back out.”
“The core gameplay loop is solid, and the cuteness level is off the charts.”
“The gameplay is simple, but it scratches the right kind of gameplay loop for my gremlin brain.”
“The gameplay is lackluster, and there are no real customization options except for where you place stuff.”
“The gameplay consists of dragging capybaras into bathtubs, dragging fruit, soap, or towels to the bathing capybaras, and then dragging the capybaras back out.”
“The gameplay is very simple, therefore you can listen to podcasts or watch a show while you are playing it.”
- graphics53 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and charming art style, contributing to a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Players appreciate the cute animal designs and vibrant visuals, although some mention limited graphic settings and occasional performance issues. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's cozy and stress-free experience, making it a delightful choice for fans of cute aesthetics.
“The graphics are adorable and the gameplay is simple.”
“The animations and art style are adorable, the music is chill, and the gameplay is simple and relaxing.”
“I absolutely love this, the graphics are adorable and it's a calm game; there isn't much to rush and stress about, which is great for this game.”
“It's just for aesthetic, it seems.”
“- very limited graphic settings”
“There's also something about the visuals - the font, colour choices, whatever - which feels very beginner-ish to me, but I'm just being picky now.”
- music39 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and cheerful qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. While the soundtrack is enjoyable and fits the game's cute aesthetic, some players noted that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's pleasant atmosphere, making it a delightful backdrop for gameplay.
“The music is bright and sweet, and the sound effects are fun.”
“I love just listening to the calming music while caring for the cutest capybaras!”
“The music is incredibly relaxing and can get stuck in your head quite easily.”
“Only downside is that the soundtrack is repetitive.”
“The music is the same the entire time.”
“The music loop is officially stuck in my head.”
- emotional30 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a "wholesome," "cute," and "relaxing" experience that evokes strong feelings of joy and comfort. Many users report feeling a deep emotional connection, with some even crying due to the game's charm and the adorable capybaras, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a stress-free escape. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to provide a soothing and heartwarming experience.
“I cried playing this game; it's so good.”
“Adorable and wholesome game that helped me through a rough patch.”
“I was on call with my friend while I played it, and I think I cried like three times because of the unexpected cute.”
- grinding18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly for players aiming to achieve all accomplishments, which can make it feel tedious over extended play sessions. While it offers a relaxing experience with charming visuals and simple mechanics, the repetitive nature of tasks may deter those who dislike grind-heavy gameplay. Overall, it appeals to fans of design and farming sims, but may not hold long-term interest for everyone.
“Capybara spa is cute, simple, and fun, but a bit grindy (especially for achievements).”
“Gets rather grindy if you want all the achievements.”
“Because of the nature of the game, it can get repetitive if played for long extended periods of time, so if you don't enjoy grindy games, then this might not be the game for you, at least not for long play sessions.”
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional plot or storyline, focusing instead on simple, engaging gameplay centered around placing a capybara in a bath. While some players appreciate its cute and straightforward nature, others express a desire for more objectives and depth. Overall, the absence of a narrative is noted, with some humorously speculating about deeper themes despite the game's simplicity.
“However, I think that note comes with a lot of time management/idle-based games given that they're not very (if at all) story-driven.”
“Good little game, though I wish there were more goals, missions, etc.”
“This is cute and simple, and oddly engaging considering there's no storyline.”
“There's no real objective, and no storyline; it's just 'put capybara in bath.'”
“The story ended way too fast for my taste.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as limited, with several users noting a lack of complexity and variety in gameplay mechanics. While some find it calming and enjoyable enough for multiple playthroughs, many agree that it could benefit from additional features to enhance its long-term appeal.
“Very calming and replayable 10/10”
“However, the game has no replay value and lacks complexity in capybara’s orders.”
“It’d be nice if more game mechanics were added in the future to increase replayability.”
“A cute but rather short game with low replayability value.”
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users reporting no significant crashes or debilitating bugs during gameplay. However, some players noted occasional minor bugs and UI issues, particularly in smaller resolutions or windowed mode, which can lead to a clunky experience at times.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches or technical difficulties.”
“I haven't encountered any bugs, making for a stable gaming experience.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; everything works as intended.”
“Its a little buggy and clunky at times, but it's okay because it is cute.”
“Bugs, glitches, and crashes -”
“The UI gets a little buggy, overlapping itself in smaller resolutions/windowed mode.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users noting performance issues, particularly when the spa is fully upgraded, and a lack of user-friendly features in the UI. While it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, players have criticized the high costs of items and the inability to easily rearrange or refund them, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
“Also runs smoothly on the Steam Deck.”
“It's fine for decorating, but it's not fully optimized for that purpose: you cannot swap item locations or move items while they are being used or active, you won't be refunded full price if you want to change your spa's aesthetics, and some items are just way too expensive to use, so you will have to grind for a while if you want to use them.”
“The art is nice, but the UI is not optimized.”
“There were some performance issues once I had the spa fully upgraded and would step away to do something.”
“Badly optimized and devours CPU.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The monetization model of Capybara Spa is highly praised, as it features no ads, microtransactions, or exclusive currencies, allowing players to enjoy the game freely and at their own pace. This approach enhances the overall experience, making it feel like a pure, fun clicker game without the typical mobile game pitfalls.
“Best part, no ads or exclusive rare currency!”
“Capybara Spa is a simple, cute, fun clicker game (think games you find on mobile devices but has no microtransactions!), so you can just enjoy and have fun at your leisure.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its charming art style and cozy vibe, creating a relaxing environment that enhances the experience of bathing capybaras. Players appreciate the tranquil setting and the presence of cute animals, making it a delightful simulator to engage with.
“Love the art style, and it's super chill to AFK in the atmosphere with the cute animals.”
“A well-imagined simulator for bathing capybaras; a cozy vibe and enjoyable atmosphere lets you enjoy this experience from start to finish.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any emotional response.”
“The world feels lifeless, with minimal environmental details that detract from the overall experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely centered around the character of the Capybara, which users find inherently funny, contributing to an overall lighthearted and amusing experience.
“The funny rodent characters always bring a smile to my face!”
“The capybara is just hilarious in every scene!”
“Capybaras are synonymous with humor in this game!”
