Inn Tycoon

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Inn Tycoon is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Evil Goose Games and was released on November 7, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Inn Tycoon invites you to manage a serene medieval inn, offering delicious meals, refreshing drinks, and customized rooms to delight guests. Recruit skilled staff to ensure top-notch service while adapting to changing seasons and customer needs. Build your reputation to create festivals and craft the perfect relaxing atmosphere.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Inn Tycoon offers a relaxing and charming atmosphere, making it a great choice for players looking to unwind.
The game features a simple yet addictive gameplay loop, allowing players to build and manage their own inn with ease.
The graphics and art style are appealing, contributing to the cozy vibe of the game.

The game lacks depth and content, leading to a repetitive experience after a few hours of play.
Progression can feel slow, with many players reaching the endgame quickly and finding little to do afterward.
AI issues with staff and customers can lead to frustrating gameplay moments, such as staff getting stuck or customers leaving unhappy.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
71%
7%
The gameplay primarily focuses on managing and expanding an inn in a medieval fantasy setting, offering a blend of design, strategy, and hospitality elements. While the initial experience is enjoyable and relaxing, many players find it becomes repetitive and shallow after a few hours, lacking depth and meaningful mechanics. Suggestions for improvement include adding more scenarios, achievements, and dynamic events to enhance engagement and replay value.
- “The core gameplay revolves around designing, expanding, and operating an inn in a fantasy-leaning medieval setting.”
- “The gameplay strikes a great balance between strategy and creativity.”
- “The flow, the gameplay, and the entire design feel on point.”
- “Inn Tycoon is less a management simulation and more a test of patience, offering frustratingly shallow gameplay from the start.”
- “There is a severe and noticeable lack of content, depth, or meaningful mechanics.”
- “The gameplay needs variety; just cleaning up and collecting tips gets boring.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming art style and warm aesthetic that creates an immersive experience, while others find them underwhelming and reminiscent of a demo. Overall, the visuals are described as cute and relaxing, contributing positively to the gameplay, though some users feel they lack depth and engagement.
- “A lot of effort went into the graphics and soundtrack to create this warm feeling, successfully.”
- “The moment I started playing, I was captivated by the beautiful art style—it feels like stepping into a charming little storybook.”
- “The graphics and color palettes are softer and easier on the eyes.”
- “It felt like a (remastered) demo of 'Tavern Master' with a bit shinier graphics and 10% of the game itself.”
- “Graphics: 4/10”
- “My nine-year-old son is hard-pressed to enjoy the other recent releases and with his ADHD, those are suiting him perfectly. This game, however, with better graphics and depth, is no good for his age and proclivities.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking depth and richness, while others appreciate its charm and engaging quests. Many users express a desire for a more substantial main storyline and varied missions, as the current quests tend to become repetitive and less exciting over time. Overall, while the art style and some quest events are praised, there is a clear call for a more meaningful narrative to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The story was cute to follow and I wish there were more quests/challenges.”
- “It's fun to create that 'thieves' story; maybe create more?”
- “The moment I started playing, I was captivated by the beautiful art style—it feels like stepping into a charming little storybook.”
- “What story?”
- “Twilight was a better love story than this.”
- “Quests will appear but get less exciting as they lose a sense of story and develop more of a percentage increased goal.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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30%
Overall, the music in the game is described as pleasant and relaxing, contributing to a warm and immersive atmosphere. While some players appreciate the soundtrack for enhancing the experience, others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. The general consensus highlights that the music complements the cute graphics and easy gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- “A lot of effort went into the graphics and soundtrack to create this warm feeling, successfully.”
- “Silly game, no challenges, absolutely repetitive, few customizations, bad music, useless updates... I could spend all day writing about the worst tavern simulation game I've ever played.”
- “The music is incredibly relaxing, and the game just takes you to another world.”
- “The graphics are cute, the music is relaxing, and the gameplay is easy to get into.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as cozy and inviting, with colorful buildings and characters that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the gentle, welcoming environment that prioritizes creativity and gradual growth over complexity, making it an enjoyable and relaxing tavern management simulation. Overall, the delightful and stylish atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “First of all, the game's atmosphere is delightful.”
- “The game colors and atmosphere are very stylish.”
- “It does not attempt to compete with heavyweight management simulations in terms of complexity or realism, instead offering a gentle, welcoming experience centered on creativity, atmosphere, and incremental progress.”
- “Buildings, characters, and interiors are colorful and inviting, contributing to the cozy atmosphere the game clearly aims to cultivate.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, especially at higher levels where progress slows significantly, often requiring extensive waiting periods for upgrades. While some appreciate the simplicity and potential for achievement hunting, many feel that the grind can become overwhelming and monotonous, leading to a desire for more engaging gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but heavily reliant on grinding, which may deter some players.
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “The pace of the game is grinding slow, even worse when your level is higher, because all you're doing is just waiting.”
- “The core loop consists of simply buying the next available item and then entering a protracted, grinding wait period until enough passive income accumulates for the next minimal upgrade.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The game's replayability is largely viewed as lacking, with many players noting that it relies more on personal motivation than on systemic variation. While some enjoy experimenting with different setups, others find the experience repetitive and ultimately unengaging, leading to boredom after initial playthroughs. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game offers little incentive for repeated play.
- “Replayability, sure, try different ways to set up your inn.”
- “Replayability largely depends on personal motivation rather than systemic variation.”
- “No replayability; played it over the weekend and am bored of it. Nothing more to complete, min/maxed and completed goals. It was fun at the beginning, but now it's too repetitive and I'm bored.”
- “As I overextended the 2-hour gameplay time to return it, due to AFK mostly, I've played it till the end. No new mechanics and zero replay value.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted by amusing scenarios, such as a server slipping on vomit and engaging with quirky characters like demanding aristocrats and misguided wizards. Players appreciate the effective balance between strategy and humor, making the gameplay enjoyable rather than tedious. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gaming experience.
- “Each day brought new and hilarious challenges, like dealing with demanding aristocrats or misguided wizards.”
- “The game balances strategy and humor so well that it never feels like a chore.”
- “Although, the server slipping on vomit was pretty funny.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game has been described as misleading, with users expecting a more traditional experience based on promotional materials, only to find it resembles a mobile game that lacks advertisements. This has led to mixed feelings about its value and transparency.
- “Sort of misleading in its ads or video introductory on Steam.”
- “It's like playing a mobile game without ads.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While some players appreciate the charm of early access games and are tolerant of glitches, many have noted that the stability issues in this game are significantly more severe and can be game-breaking.
- “I love early access games and am fine with glitches, but they aren't usually game-breaking to the extent this has been.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and ruin the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is generally smooth once all features are unlocked, but it lacks extensive content, leading to a more relaxed gameplay experience focused on hospitality and gradual growth rather than intense optimization. Players appreciate its cozy atmosphere, making it suitable for casual play.
- “It doesn't have a lot of features, and I wish there was more I could do. Basically, once you've unlocked everything, it runs smoothly, but I'll continue to play it when I need to decompress.”
- “Ist and Gamersky games is a cozy medieval management simulation that focuses on hospitality, atmosphere, and gradual growth rather than cutthroat economics or high-pressure optimization.”