Maltese's Fluffy Onsen

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Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a single player casual management 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.

Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Animal Spa is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind.

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 498 reviews

music25 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Extremely cute and cozy pixel art with adorable animal characters that bring joy and comfort.
Relaxing and calming gameplay with soothing music, perfect for playing in the background while working or studying.
Good variety of customization options for decorating the onsen, allowing creative freedom and progression without grind.

No full screen mode; the game runs in a small window at the bottom of the screen which some find limiting.
Repetitive gameplay with limited meaningful interaction and similar stage layouts leading to boredom over time.
Performance issues such as occasional lag, memory leaks, and NPC pathfinding bugs affecting smoothness on some devices.

music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is widely praised for being relaxing, cozy, and charming, providing a perfect background soundtrack that enhances the game's cute and calming atmosphere without being distracting. Many users enjoy its variety and calming effect, making it ideal for playing while working or studying. Only a few find it distracting enough to mute, but overall the soundtrack is considered one of the game's standout features.
- “The soundtrack for this game is amazing 15/10 <3”
- “From the soft, fluffy art style to the relaxing soundtrack, everything about this game feels like a warm hug.”
- “The music is peaceful and perfect for having on in the background while working on tasks which require focus.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming, adorable, and cozy art style with soft pixel visuals that create a comforting atmosphere perfect for relaxation. Users love the cute characters, animations, and customization options, though some suggest adding more décor variety, color customization, and fullscreen support. Overall, the graphics are praised as a standout element that greatly enhances the enjoyable, laid-back experience.
- “Your progression system is so satisfying it should be studied by scientists, your art style is a masterclass in coziness, and the fact that you somehow make watching a hedgehog get a mud mask the highlight of my day is proof of your unmatched power.”
- “From the soft, fluffy art style to the relaxing soundtrack, everything about this game feels like a warm hug.”
- “The pixel artwork is charming and beautifully done.”
- “More items and the ability to change each item's colour or aesthetic (currently can't have a properly coloured/themed spa).”
- “However, I would love to see some more decor items added, such as fabric door dividers for changing areas, windows, and more posters or framed artwork.”
- “A suggestion for the developer is to allow us to rotate the furniture/items to make things look more aesthetic.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a relaxing, charming spa management experience focused on cute visuals, simple mechanics, and light customization, ideal for casual, low-pressure play. While some find it repetitive and lacking depth or innovation, its intuitive controls and cozy atmosphere make it enjoyable for design and idle play without demanding intense engagement. However, those seeking more complex or varied gameplay may find it shallow or unfulfilling.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is mostly managing your workforce of cuddly creatures, installing baths, vending machines and decorations as well as some minor adjustments such as focusing on a specific group (that each have different preferences in the baths' hotness and accompanying snacks) or send out flyers to the local population.”
- “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!”
- “Be warned, if you're looking for new or innovative gameplay, this is more of a cute pixel screensaver compared to an actual game.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its wholesome, cute, and heartwarming atmosphere, evoking smiles and a strong emotional connection through charming characters and cozy themes. Players appreciate its simplicity and feel-good nature, describing it as an emotionally uplifting and comforting experience.
- “This game is truly revolutionary. The fact that the Mulch Nation is breaking through to so many platforms, and now Steam, is truly beautiful. 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
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Optimization in the game is mixed, with some users experiencing poor performance especially after extensive progression, requiring manual tweaks to disable full-screen optimization, while others praise its smooth, customizable gameplay. The developers are responsive and appear committed to addressing these issues through future patches. Certain aspects like NPC movement and layout spacing also need better optimization for improved playability.
- “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.”
- “Poor optimization, especially after unlocking all floors and filling them with items.”
- “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.”
- “I've played many semi-idle desktop games—some for 400+ hours—without any performance issues, even while multitasking.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a casual grinding experience that allows for steady progression without requiring excessive time investment, making it suitable for background play. However, some repetitive tasks, like assigning staff individually, can become tedious, and dedicated players may still find themselves grinding daily for full completion.
- “Assigning staff to floors/jobs in bulk gets tedious when you have a lot of them.”
- “I know this is an idle type of game, but I ended up grinding every single day just to achieve the codex.”
- “The gameplay allows for progression without being too grindy, but some aspects can still feel repetitive.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's charming art style and soft visuals create a cozy, soothing atmosphere that is perfect for relaxation and unwinding. Players enjoy the peaceful setting of running an onsen as an adorable maltese, with comforting music and engaging interactions enhancing the calming experience.
- “The soft visuals and cozy atmosphere make it really comforting to play, and it’s perfect for unwinding even during short breaks.”
- “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.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is lighthearted and charming, with funny character stories and delightful surprises that add an adorable and enjoyable touch to the gameplay. Players appreciate the game's playful and amusing atmosphere.
- “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!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability with addictive, enjoyable music and a charming aesthetic. Its simple menus and unlockable items keep players engaged without becoming repetitive.
- “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).”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is charming and subtly woven through linked tales, offering a heartfelt narrative enhanced by adorable design and meaningful moments like thank-you letters from customers.
- “A couple of pairs of tales are linked, two sides to the same story.”
- “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.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character designs are well-received and engaging, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience. However, specific details on character development beyond design are limited.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no in-game purchases, which users appreciate, contributing to an enjoyable and uninterrupted experience.
- “There's no in-game purchases, which is great. It is so fun and I love every single thing about it.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some minor stability issues, such as UI glitches and NPC behavior problems, but the developers have acknowledged these and are actively working on fixes.

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Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a casual management 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 Maltese's Fluffy Onsen for its music but disliked it for its optimization.

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a single player game.

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