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Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a single player casual simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by Sinkhole Studio and was released on May 13, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a relaxing simulation where you manage a cozy bathhouse for a variety of adorable animal guests. Customize baths with different temperatures and special features, while providing snacks and drinks to keep visitors happy. Design and expand your unique spa retreat, creating the perfect place for animals to unwind.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 450 reviews
music20 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions

  • Extremely cute and relaxing idle game that provides a stress-free experience while managing a bathhouse for adorable animals.
  • Offers a variety of customization options for decorating the spa, making it enjoyable to create unique layouts.
  • The game runs smoothly in the background, allowing players to multitask while still enjoying the charming visuals and soothing soundtrack.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive after unlocking the initial content, with limited differences between stages and not much to do beyond decoration.
  • Some users reported technical issues, such as lag and black screen problems, especially when the game is running on multiple floors.
  • The user interface can be clunky, making it difficult to manage staff and navigate through the various options effectively.
  • music
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and charming qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety of catchy and ambient tracks that create a cozy atmosphere, making it suitable for both focused work and casual play. However, a few users found the music distracting, preferring to mute it while playing.

    • “The gameplay is super relaxing and chill...plus the soundtrack is pretty dope.”
    • “From the soft, fluffy art style to the relaxing soundtrack, everything about this game feels like a warm hug.”
    • “The soundtrack is super cozy and calming.”
    • “I kept getting new content - new text, new animated sprite, new music, etc., but they have very little meaning if they don't affect gameplay.”
    • “The music on the other hand... >.”
    • “The music is too distracting and I am currently playing with it muted, which for me just takes away from the idler experience.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, creating a cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the soft visuals and attention to detail, which contribute to a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing environment. While some users noted minor issues like lag when many items are present, the overall sentiment is that the graphics are a highlight, making the game enjoyable and visually appealing.

    • “The soft visuals and cozy atmosphere make it really comforting to play, and it’s perfect for unwinding even during short breaks.”
    • “The pixel artwork is charming and beautifully done.”
    • “From the soft, fluffy art style to the relaxing soundtrack, everything about this game feels like a warm hug.”
    • “The downside is that it is not a fullscreen game.”
    • “I would love to see some more decor items added, some kind of fabric door dividers for changing areas, windows, and some more posters/framed artwork.”
    • “A suggestion for the developer is to allow us to rotate the furniture/items, to make things look more aesthetic.”
  • gameplay
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as relaxing and chill, making it suitable for players seeking a low-pressure experience, though it can be repetitive with limited variation across the eight spas. While the mechanics are simple and intuitive, focusing on decoration and management rather than innovative gameplay, the game excels in its cozy atmosphere and aesthetic appeal. Overall, it serves more as a delightful background activity than a demanding game, appealing to those who appreciate its cute design and soothing soundtrack.

    • “The gameplay taking place at the bottom of the screen while you can focus on other tasks is a fantastic feature, and it perfectly reinforces the idea that this game is meant to stay in the background rather than demand your full attention or push you into grinding.”
    • “From the art style to the gameplay, music, and little details—everything feels so well-crafted and full of heart.”
    • “The gameplay is chill, allowing me to design the spa, set water temperatures, and offer refreshments to keep my furry guests happy.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive as there are 8 spas with not much difference, but if you have great patience and a keen eye for design, then this might be for you.”
    • “Do not buy this game if you care about gameplay value!!!”
    • “The gameplay doesn't offer anything different from what is already out there.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be deeply emotional and heartwarming, often expressing nostalgia and joy through its wholesome narrative and charming characters. The presence of adorable animals and cozy settings evokes smiles and a sense of comfort, making it a standout experience in the idle game genre. Overall, the game's ability to connect with players on an emotional level is a significant highlight.

    • “This game is truly revolutionary. As a loam fairy, I have been waiting for this day to come for centuries. I wish my parents were still here with me; they'd shed a tear knowing that the influence of mulch is now so powerful and widely recognized and appreciated.”
    • “Everything is very wholesome and written out so well; I found myself smiling whenever I read them.”
    • “It's all super wholesome, and it’s impossible to avoid smiling when you read about the baby otters going for their first swim.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly after extensive gameplay, while others praise its customization and overall design. Users have noted the need for manual adjustments to improve performance, and while there are concerns about NPC movement and layout optimization, there is hope for future patches from the developers.

    • “Animal Spa is everything I love in a background cozy game: beautifully optimized, highly customizable, and deeply calming.”
    • “I’ve played many semi-idle desktop games—some for 400+ hours—without any performance issues, even while multitasking.”
    • “Setting, GUI, optimization are good.”
    • “I hope the game developers can properly address this problem, instead of requiring players to manually find the game's launcher file in their folder and change the 'compatibility' option to 'disable full-screen optimization' to solve the issue.”
    • “- Poor optimization, especially after unlocking all floors and filling them with items.”
    • “NPC movement sometimes feels a bit clunky, and it would be nice if the vertical space for bathhouse layouts was better optimized.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by soft visuals and a cozy, comforting environment that promotes relaxation and unwinding. Players appreciate the charming art style and soothing music, which enhance the experience of managing a peaceful onsen and interacting with cute animal guests. Overall, it creates an inviting space for mental and physical release, making it ideal for short breaks or after a long day.

    • “You play as an adorable Maltese running a peaceful onsen, interacting with cute animal guests, and creating a soothing atmosphere for everyone.”
    • “The art style is incredibly charming, and the overall atmosphere makes it perfect for unwinding after a long day.”
    • “It’s an atmosphere that invites complete mental and physical release.”
    • “The soft visuals and cozy atmosphere make it really comforting to play, and it’s perfect for unwinding even during short breaks.”
    • “Being able to set it to outside-only mode on the smallest size means I'm not distracted by anything my little guys are doing, while still enjoying the catchy music and comforting atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's design that allows for a low-pressure, background experience, minimizing the need for extensive grinding. While it is generally easy and friendly for casual play, some users find themselves engaging in daily grinding to complete specific goals, such as achieving the codex, which can become tedious with larger staff assignments.

    • “The game is also very friendly and pretty easy to play as someone who does not want to spend lots of hours grinding or playing cozy games.”
    • “I know this is an idle type of game, but I ended up grinding every single day just to achieve the codex.”
    • “Assigning staff to floors/jobs in bulk gets tedious when you have a lot of them.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, with an addictive quality enhanced by enjoyable music and a charming aesthetic. Players can engage with the game for hours, as it features easy-to-navigate menus and the opportunity to unlock new items by completing areas, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.

    • “Plenty of replay value, and addictive - lovely songs, can listen to them for hours without doing a thing!”
    • “It's got a cute aesthetic, a very easy-to-learn series of menus, and there's a lot of replayability without getting too dull (you can unlock new items by clearing/finishing areas).”
    • “The game has a cute aesthetic and easy-to-learn menus, but the replayability feels limited as it can get dull quickly despite unlocking new items by clearing areas.”
    • “After a few playthroughs, the lack of meaningful changes makes the replayability feel shallow and unengaging.”
    • “While the game offers some replayability, it quickly becomes repetitive and fails to provide enough incentive to return.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While users appreciate the character designs and find the gameplay loop engaging, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative depth. Overall, the focus seems to be more on aesthetics and gameplay mechanics rather than the evolution of characters.

    • “I love the character designs; the gameplay loop is addictive and fun.”
    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
    • “Each character feels unique and evolves in ways that make the journey feel personal and engaging.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report minor UI glitches and NPC behavior issues affecting stability, but developers have acknowledged these problems and are actively working on fixes.

    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, from freezing to graphical glitches.”
    • “The stability issues are frustrating; I often lose progress due to unexpected crashes.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story features interconnected narratives that present two sides of the same tale, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming design and the delightful snippets of story revealed through customer letters of gratitude.

    • “The game is adorable from the design to the small bits of story that you get when a customer sends you a letter of thanks.”
    • “A couple of pairs of tales are linked, two sides to the same story.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by charming surprises and amusing character stories, blending lightheartedness with quirky elements like furniture arrangement, resulting in an overall delightful experience.

    • “I'm enjoying all the little surprises with each unlocked area, and the characters' stories have made me laugh.”
    • “It's funny, it's adorable, it's furniture arrangement!”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the absence of in-game purchases, highlighting it as a positive aspect that enhances their enjoyment of the game.

    • “There's no in-game purchases, which is great! It is so fun, and I love every single thing about it. I could go on and on.”
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Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a casual simulation game with kids theme.

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Maltese's Fluffy Onsen.

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen was released on May 13, 2025.

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen was developed by Sinkhole Studio.

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its optimization.

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a single player game.

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