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Cellar Keeper is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by EgoTrampoline and was released on August 7, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Cellar Keeper is a cozy single-player organizing simulator where you sort 2,448 scattered bottles throughout a forgotten cellar. Return every bottle to its proper shelf, organize collections by type, unlock helpful abilities, and restore perfect order as efficiently as possible.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 473 reviews
gameplay15 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions

  • Very relaxing and cozy gameplay with soothing music, perfect for decompressing and stress relief.
  • Smooth and enjoyable organizing mechanics with a satisfying progression system and useful skill upgrades.
  • Multiple modes (Cozy, Speedrun, and upcoming Hardcore) that cater to different playstyles and provide replay value.
  • Closely resembles and is often criticized as a less charming copy of 'Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library' with minimal originality.
  • Difficulty distinguishing bottles due to repetitive and similar label designs, causing visual strain and making sorting tedious.
  • Lack of immersive features such as unique bottle lore, creative names, or an engaging storyline reduces overall replayability and depth.
  • gameplay

    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a relaxing, cozy organizing experience centered around wine cellar management, featuring smooth mechanics and multiple modes including casual and speedrun challenges. While praised for its simplicity, intuitive progression, and satisfying core loop, many note it closely mirrors the earlier "Librarian" game, with some finding the UI and repetitive mechanics less engaging or immersive over time. Overall, it delivers enjoyable chill gameplay but may feel derivative and limited in variety for those seeking deeper or more dynamic interactions.

    • “The core gameplay loop revolves around the satisfying organization, fermentation, and curation of a rustic wine and barrel cellar.”
    • “Every mechanic feels intentional yet forgiving, allowing you to organize inventory, clean shelves, and age bottles at your own preferred pace.”
    • “"Cellar Keeper" is a beautiful masterclass in chill, cozy gameplay that prioritizes your peace of mind above all else.”
    • “The gameplay is a downgrade since the UI tells you how many are in a series and the wine type, which makes the gameplay less interesting and interactive.”
    • “An obvious copycat game of librarian tidy up the arcane library, except the gameplay here is more annoying because all the bottles look the same (only some super slight variations in colour), whereas in the mentioned game the colours, book model, and prints were all different so you could find books in the same series and/or category.”
    • “On the one hand, this could exist to present a challenge, but the introduction of this means it loses the same fluidity in gameplay that librarian had, making it feel akin to chugging along some old rusty tracks rather than an upgrade.”
  • music

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 32% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming, soothing, and cozy qualities, featuring soft piano, classical, jazz, and ambient lo-fi elements that create a relaxing atmosphere. While most users enjoy the ambiance it provides, a few mention the limited track selection or repetitive nature of the music as drawbacks. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the serene and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “The soundtrack features a beautiful selection of lo-fi beats, gentle acoustic guitar plucking, and soft ambient hums that instantly lower your heart rate.”
    • “Very relaxing game with soft piano music that melts you away.”
    • “Very simple and cozy, with such a cute art style and classy jazz music.”
    • “And the limited music track gets tiresome after 5 hours playthrough.”
    • “Personally, I muted the in-game music and used my own in the background to help me focus.”
    • “To me it is just lacking... missing important parts that are for example portrayed in other sorting games. You get thrown into this without any lore, anything that actually gets you excited. Furthermore, you get dropped in, music is on replay and boring, and the design of it is lacking something. I'm not sure exactly what, but it feels more like a fast-made and published game rather than one with ambience. It's too bright for my taste and lacks the feel of an old basement or wine storage room. Sorry, but I am definitely not convinced nor happy.”
  • graphics

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for being simple, clean, and aesthetically pleasing with a cozy, cartoonish art style that suits the game's relaxed vibe. While some note minor inconsistencies in artwork details (like wine bottle labels), overall the visuals are well-executed and contribute to an enjoyable, chill experience. Comparisons to similar titles highlight that while the graphics aren't groundbreaking, they are effective and visually appealing for the game's scope.

    • “A very lovely game aesthetically.”
    • “The artwork on the bottles is well done and not repetitive, no laziness from the devs here, they did a bangup job making the artwork legible.”
    • “The graphics are simple and "cartoonish," quite pleasing to the eye and not boring to watch for long periods of time.”
    • “Went to finally play today on Twitch for my viewers, noticed discrepancies in the branding on the wine bottles (I have a bachelor's in graphic design, I do pick up on these problems easily).”
    • “The bottles reuse a lot of the same names and artwork.”
    • “A good time killer, could use some better graphics, because the librarian is much more pleasant for the eye.”
  • story

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The game's story is generally viewed as minimal and somewhat confusing, serving more as a quirky, humorous backdrop than a deeply developed narrative. While some appreciate its strange charm and personality, many feel it lacks coherence and clear motivation compared to similar titles. The story adds flavor but is often seen as secondary to gameplay and mechanics.

    • “The premise gains additional personality through its deliberately strange backstory.”
    • “Cozy mode provides a relaxing approach, speedrun mode gives experienced players a reason to master the environment, and the bizarre story of a cursed collector adds enough personality to prevent the experience from feeling like a purely mechanical sorting exercise.”
    • “It is a humorous narrative device rather than a deeply dramatic storyline, but that works in the game's favor.”
    • “The story also doesn’t make much sense to me: why is he a chicken, why is he in the cage, why is the player there, why is the player helping, why does putting the bottles in order open the cage, and why does leaving with the chicken break the curse?”
    • “It's so much clearer, the story actually makes sense unlike this game. Like, what does a guy turning into a chicken have to do with it? It's just a jerry-rigged way to force the magic abilities to "fit" the story, and yes, all abilities are complete copies from the other game. Please go pay homage to the original game.”
    • “It tries to have a story; that's a wash.”
  • humor

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is light and more of a narrative device than deeply comedic, with some players finding it less creative and repetitive compared to similar titles like "tidy up the arcane library." While the humor captures a simple, pleasant tone, the lack of varied and inventive content—especially in wine labels—limits its comedic impact. However, the game’s charm and subtle humor still contribute positively to the overall experience.

    • “It is a humorous narrative device rather than a deeply dramatic storyline, but that works in the game's favor.”
    • “Egotrampoline has taken the simple pleasure of organization and expanded it into a complete game supported by progression, exploration, humor, efficiency challenges, and competitive possibilities.”
    • “In librarian, I knew that the archery shelf was across from the swordfighting shelf, and that two camps were humorously opposed to each other.”
  • grinding

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in this game is generally seen as tedious and repetitive, especially due to the uniformity of items like wine bottles and the need to individually check each item's name. While some appreciate it as a cozy, low-effort sorting experience with mechanics to reduce tedium, others find it more grindy, clunky, and less engaging compared to similar titles like "Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library." Overall, the grinding feels more tedious than rewarding, with limited variation and immersion.

    • “Having to individually look at each item and look at the name the game gives it (instead of seeing the label) makes this a new kind of tedious and un-fun.”
    • “Don't get me wrong, if you're just looking for a sorting game to play without any thought to it at all, this is for you, but compared to others this was somewhat tedious and boring, since it's just wine.”
    • “I've had an itch since Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library, this game did not satisfy it for me. If you enjoyed that game, you will most likely enjoy this one; however, it just feels like Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library but lacking, more grindy and clunky, and not as immersive.”
  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its warm visual palette, soft lighting, and immersive audio, creating a calming and inviting environment that suits extended play in the cellar setting. While visually polished and relaxing, some users suggest deeper interactive details, like descriptive wine labels, could enhance engagement. Overall, the atmosphere effectively conveys a subtle, intuitive ambiance that enhances the gaming experience.

    • “Visually, the warm palette and soft lighting create an inviting, safe atmosphere.”
    • “I particularly like the audio and atmospheric ambience.”
    • “It nails the atmosphere and brings a high level of visual polish, imparting that gradual sense of 'I can tell at a glance exactly where this goes but I can't really articulate how I know that'.”
    • “That took me out of the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Same atmosphere, same look, just not the same feel to it.”
    • “It would have made it more interesting if a description of the wine was written on the bottle (for atmosphere) or you had to deduce which type of wine (i.e. pinot grigio or pinotage or pinot noir) a bottle is based on some kind of hint on the bottle rather than simply label coloring.”
  • replayability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Replayability opinions are mixed: some users find the game fun and replayable, while others feel it lacks variety and modes needed to sustain long-term interest, especially compared to similar titles in the genre. Additional maps, levels, or new content could enhance replay value.

    • “Very fun and replayable for sure.”
    • “Has replay value in my opinion.”
    • “However, I wish there was more replayability to these games; different maps, levels, maybe even new types of wine from all around the world too?”
    • “Would benefit from different modes from a replayability point of view.”
    • “However, I wish there was more replayability to these games; different maps, levels, maybe even new types of wine from all around the world too.”
    • “As it stands, there is no replay value.”
  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional experience is intense and challenging from the start, especially in hardcore mode, appealing to dedicated players aiming for full completion. However, some feel it lacks lasting engagement and resembles an extension rather than a standalone journey.

    • “Especially hardcore right at the start without touching cozy mode <3”
    • “I played it through twice to get to 100%, but I don't see myself touching it again.”
    • “This made me feel like I was playing a DLC of Librarian.”
  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users perceive the monetization as a blatant cash grab, lacking originality or thoughtful design, and criticize it for feeling soulless and uncreative.

    • “While most are soulless cash grabs.”
    • “It is an obvious cash grab - that is, a blatant copy of librarian with no fresh thought behind it at all.”
  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its smooth, bug-free performance and stable gameplay, standing out positively compared to other similar titles despite being a clear clone.

    • “I loved it.. yes, it's a complete rip off of Librarian, but it's bug free, smooth and scratches that sorting itch in the back of my brain!”
  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game has some optimization issues, including occasional stuttering and an unpolished UI that lacks support for ultrawide monitors.

    • “It has some optimization issues, I found occasional stuttering, and the UI isn't as polished; for example, it doesn't support ultrawide monitors like the Librarian game.”
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Play Times

9h Median play time
7h Average play time
4-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Cellar Keeper is a casual simulation game. Common tags for Cellar Keeper include indie, cozy, relaxing, artificial intelligence, 3D and others.

Cellar Keeper is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Cellar Keeper.

Cellar Keeper was released on August 7, 2026.

Cellar Keeper was developed by EgoTrampoline.

Cellar Keeper has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Cellar Keeper for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Cellar Keeper is a single player game.

Similar games include Supermarket Chaos, Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!, Cleaning Up The Puzzle Gallery, Black Friday Janitor: Clean the Whole Mall, Sort Them Ducks and others.