Idle Brewery: Beer Tycoon

About

"Idle Brewery: Beer Tycoon" is a single-player simulation game that allows beer lovers and tycoon fans to experience running their own brewery. With good game mechanics, players can grow their business by increasing production, upgrading equipment, and expanding their nationwide distribution. However, the game does feature a significant amount of advertisements. The game's description states that it is an "idle game designed for beers lovers and tycoon fans."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 344 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

monetization66 negative mentions

The game is engaging and addictive, with a well-designed progression system that keeps players coming back.
There are no forced ads, and players can enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.
The developer shows a lot of care and responsiveness, creating a fun experience that respects players' time.

The monetization can feel aggressive, with some players feeling pushed to spend money to enhance their experience.
There are reports of glitches and issues with saving progress, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive over time, leading to boredom after extended play.

monetization
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
4%
85%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and pay-to-win mechanics. While optional ads are available for bonuses, they are not intrusive and do not hinder gameplay, allowing for a satisfying experience without the pressure to spend money. Many users express their willingness to support the developers through in-game purchases to remove ads, highlighting a balanced approach to monetization.
- “I was happy to support the dev by making the no ads purchase.”
- “Paid for no ads and it's super worth it!”
- “No real money needed, no ads, just an addicting fun game.”
- “The game would be 5 stars, but the monetization is a bit too aggressive.”
- “Log in, watch ads, fill tanks, log out.”
- “The game is decently balanced and not bloated with ads.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
23%
15%
The gameplay of this idle game is highly praised for its solid mechanics and engaging gameplay loop, reminiscent of popular titles like Cookie Clicker. Players appreciate the absence of forced ads and paywalls, which enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable and rewarding, especially for fans of craft beer and homebrewing. The game is described as fun and addictive, with thoughtful design that encourages continued play.
- “Nice gameplay loop, especially if you're interested in craft beer or homebrewing.”
- “Absolutely fantastic and rewarding gameplay that keeps you engaged!”
- “Worth the grind, fun gameplay that keeps me coming back.”
- “Gameplay loop is like cookie clicker.”
- “Thoughtfully thought-out gameplay.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy tracks and unique sound effects, like a can popping, while others find it annoying. Overall, many users appreciate the music enough to keep it on during gameplay, indicating it enhances their experience. There are also hopes for future updates to improve the music further.
- “The music tracks are fantastic!”
- “I love how during the best track, one of the sounds is a can popping.”
- “The music is a treat.”
- “Also, the music is annoying.”
- “I will be looking for this music to be updated shortly, and once that happens, I will come back with a better review.”
- “I usually turn music off in games because it's annoying, but this is one that I left on.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while many users praise the art style as cute and lovely, some feel that improvements could be made. The visuals contribute positively to the game's engagement, but opinions vary on their overall quality.
- “Game play is a 5, graphics are great, achievements are awesome when unlocked and overall a great game.”
- “Pacing is good, art style is cute, continues to be engaging.”
- “Lovely graphics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that while grinding is necessary for progression, it is not overly burdensome, as most content can be unlocked through gameplay rather than ads or paywalls. The limited storage for raw materials encourages strategic offline farming, but overall, the game strikes a balance by avoiding excessive grind and unnecessary advertisements.
- “Storage silos for raw materials can only be upgraded to a couple of hours of storage, so you need farming technology to go offline.”
- “Most everything can be unlocked the long way of grinding it out rather than being stuffed behind an ad wall or pay-to-progress.”
- “No unnecessary ads and not too grindy.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to have high replayability due to its abundance of content, making it appealing even for those who don't frequently play mobile games. Overall, it has received a perfect score of 10/10 in this aspect.
- “Great game full of content for someone who doesn't play games on the phone all the time. It's got good replayability, 10/10.”
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple playthroughs with different strategies and character builds.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's mission navigation, noting that tapping on missions does not effectively guide players to the relevant story elements, which hinders understanding of the overall narrative.