Check Inn

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Check Inn is a single player strategy game. It was developed by KishMish Games and was released on October 16, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Check Inn is a hotel management game where you start from a modest wilderness inn and expand into a vast hotel chain across cities. Players must carefully design rooms to meet diverse guest demands, manage staff for cleaning, and optimize check-ins under time pressure. Strategic planning and upgrades are key to building a successful hospitality empire.

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game combines Tetris-like puzzle mechanics with hotel management, creating a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
It's a relaxing and addictive game that allows players to unwind while still providing strategic challenges.
Regular updates from the developers show promise for future improvements and additional content.

The game can become repetitive and lacks depth in customization, limiting player creativity in hotel design.
There are significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration and potential loss of progress.
The difficulty curve can be unbalanced, with some levels feeling overly challenging due to resource constraints and management mechanics.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
55%
17%
The gameplay in "Check Inn" offers a mix of engaging mechanics and challenges, particularly through its hotel management and puzzle integration, though some players find it can become too easy once the basics are mastered. While the campaign provides a fair amount of variation and updates introduce new features, the overall difficulty may not satisfy those seeking a more complex experience. The game is praised for its intuitive controls and charming aesthetics, but frustrations arise from certain mechanics, such as freezing and resource management, which can detract from the enjoyment.
- “The campaign could be longer and more challenging, but it's fair for the price and has a good gameplay loop.”
- “Check Inn offers a fresh and challenging take on the hotel management simulation genre with its clever integration of puzzle mechanics.”
- “Cute art style, intuitive gameplay, and catchy music.”
- “The campaign just barely skirts by with variation in gameplay.”
- “However, once you figure out the basic mechanics, the game is a bit too easy.”
- “Very frustrating, the freezing mechanic is frustrating, failing a level just because of random freezing and the insulation is too expensive.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The music in the game is generally described as catchy and fitting, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. While some players find it initially annoying, many grow to appreciate its charm and addictive quality. The soundtrack complements the cute art style and intuitive gameplay, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music and design is perfect.”
- “This game is relaxing and has a good music track; don't let the easiness of the first 3 levels fool you.”
- “Cute art style, intuitive gameplay, and catchy music.”
- “The music feels like elevator music.”
- “The music is forgettable and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The graphics are widely praised for their cute art style and engaging animations, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the intuitive design and satisfying sound effects, often taking time to admire the visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are nice; I really enjoyed them and I occasionally paused the game just to zoom in and look at them.”
- “The graphics and the little animations, the music... it's so right.”
- “The graphics are cute, the sound effects are satisfying, and it's fun to play.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game currently lacks significant replay value, with free play needing more modifiers for variety. However, as an early access title, it shows promise, and players appreciate the enjoyment derived from pursuing achievements.
- “The game offers a lot of potential for replayability, especially with the promise of future updates and new content.”
- “I enjoyed my time playing and found myself coming back to complete the current list of achievements, which adds to the overall replay value.”
- “While there isn't a ton of replay value right now, the early access phase shows promise for future enhancements that could make each playthrough more varied.”
- “Currently, there is not a ton of replay value, and free play could benefit from modifiers to make it more varied. However, as an early access product, it's showing a lot of promise, and I enjoyed my time getting the current list of achievements.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, and once you've completed the main content, there's little incentive to return.”
- “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of diverse gameplay options means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a choice.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
Reviewers appreciate the game's monetization model, noting its resemblance to classic games that avoided excessive microtransactions, which enhances their overall enjoyment.
- “I love that it reminds me of games I used to enjoy that weren't full of microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing me to enjoy the game without constant pressure to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone without forcing purchases.”
- “I love that it reminds me of games I used to love that weren't full of microtransactions.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is primarily mission-driven, appealing to players who prefer structured quests over open-world exploration. However, some users express disappointment with the limited content available in the free play mode, as certain elements remain locked.
- “After you complete the missions, you can also play a free game, but some things remain locked.”
- “I'm not a fan of open play since I am more quest-oriented.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized due to frequent game-breaking glitches that can significantly disrupt gameplay and ruin player experiences. Many users report that these issues have led to frustrating interruptions during their sessions.
- “Game-breaking glitches have started happening enough to ruin hours of gameplay.”
- “The game glitches and ruins my run; that is a problem.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the constant juggling of tasks and the need for specific room shapes in later levels. While some achievements may not be difficult, they can feel laborious, leading to a sense of struggle to keep up.
- “Grinding can be grueling: someone might find the constant juggling and the demand for specific room shapes to become a bit overwhelming, especially in later levels, potentially spiraling into a struggle to keep up.”
- “I did not waste time getting the last few achievements in free play, as there's nothing challenging about it, just tedious, so I will finish those up on a side screen in the future.”