Saloon Simulator

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Saloon Simulator is a single player economy management game with economy and historical themes. It was developed by Glivi Games S.A. and was released on July 15, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Roadmap About the Game Start by running a saloon and carve your own place in the Wild West. Shape your bar, hire help, and get drawn into the lives and troubles of the people who gather around your counter. Out here, honest business is rarely enough. See what it takes to survive the frontier. Run a working saloon from behind the counter. Mix drinks, cook meals, and keep supplies moving a…

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 459 reviews

story123 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with fully voiced characters that adds depth and immersion to the gameplay.
Fun and satisfying bartending and cooking mechanics, including interactive mini-games that keep gameplay varied.
Strong simulator elements with extensive customization options for the saloon and interesting town and character interactions.

The game is still in early access with limited content, including a relatively short story and a repetitive freeplay mode that lacks post-story activities and employee support.
Performance issues and bugs, such as occasional crashes, bugs causing progress loss, and problematic animations like lip-sync and character jerks.
Gameplay balance problems, including overwhelming customer flow, lack of staff or mechanics to manage busy periods, and limited progression beyond the early access story.

story
362 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a surprisingly rich and engaging story for a simulator, with well-developed characters, quality voice acting, and a Western-themed narrative that lasts around 7-9 hours in early access. While players appreciate the story-driven progression and the integration of gameplay mechanics unlocked through the story, many note it is incomplete and relatively short, leaving the freeplay mode feeling empty after completion. Overall, the story is a standout aspect that hooks players and shows strong potential for future expansion, though pacing and the balance between story and sandbox play could be improved.
- “The story keeps pulling you in and actually gets more interesting day by day.”
- “A compelling story line, memorable characters, quality voice acting, and title art of people who actually appear in the game instead of random AI nonsense mark this as several cuts above all those other foo simulator games despite not being finished yet.”
- “The story so far is wonderful with lovely characters, plenty to do, and fun mechanics.”
- “To add, once you finish the "story" segment, which is, like others have mentioned, an extremely long tutorial, you simply repeat the same gameplay loop into eternity.”
- “Once the main story is finished there is nothing else to do apart from repeatedly making the same 6 or 7 drinks.”
- “The downside is that you do spend most of your time running around doing errands for people instead of actually running the saloon until you fully complete the story.”
gameplay
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The gameplay offers a satisfying and immersive saloon management experience with intuitive mechanics like pouring drinks, cooking, and serving customers, enriched by a compelling storyline. While early access status means some bugs, limited content, and a lengthy tutorial phase, the core gameplay loop is engaging, with good potential for expansion through future updates. Players appreciate the relaxing yet active gameplay, varied mini-games, and attention to detail, though some desire more features such as combat, staff hiring, and deeper mechanic integrations.
- “The core mechanics like pouring drinks, cooking meals, and running the bar feel satisfying and well designed.”
- “The gameplay loop is entertaining as well, with just enough variety in activities to keep you from getting bored.”
- “There is a lot you can do from what I've played; I really like the interactive little mini games like serving drinks and cooking, the characters are pretty interesting so far, and the controls/mechanics are also pretty easy to get to grips with.”
- “To add, once you finish the story segment, which is an extremely long tutorial, you simply repeat the same gameplay loop into eternity.”
- “I thought it was just a restrictive tutorial that is unskippable, but it is not just the tutorial; the entire gameplay loop is like that.”
- “But why do I have to play 6 hours of gameplay and forced story missions one after another just to finish all the missions and suddenly unlock many mechanics that aren't even explained?”
graphics
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The graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the game's unique atmosphere, artwork, and character designs, while others criticize outdated visuals, unrefined animations, and performance issues even on mid-range PCs. The Wild West aesthetic is appreciated, but facial animations and graphical optimization are noted as key areas needing improvement. Overall, the visuals contribute to the game's charm despite technical roughness.
- “The graphics are great, the town has personality, and the character bios are fun… though they don’t actually matter as much as they could.”
- “Graphics - a bit janky at times on the character models but I love the kind of grungy environment feel that a desert town would have.”
- “A big plus goes to the artwork, which creates a fantastic atmosphere.”
- “Graphics are awful, animations are awful.”
- “- The graphics, animations, effects and so on are unrefined to the point of not justifying the performance.”
- “Overall the game is a little rough around the edges and I certainly think the game needs to be optimized graphically - on an RTX 2060, at medium graphics settings it shouldn't be struggling!”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing, groovy, and fitting atmosphere with a strong cowboy/saloon vibe that enhances immersion. Players appreciate the piano performances and background tunes, although some desire more Western-style and acoustic tracks, as well as improvements like volume control and expanded musical content. A few users note occasional mismatches in style and minor technical issues, but overall the soundtrack is regarded as a positive and enjoyable element.
- “Very nice easy listening background music caps those feelings of the surroundings and makes the monotonous actions more lively.”
- “The cutscenes during loading are also great (with interesting stories attached below!) and the music, wow, I can only say that they really relax me (despite being busy in the saloon).”
- “The atmosphere is perfect: great background music, cowboy vibes, and customers with personalities.”
- “I can't seem to mute Robert when he jams out on the piano, so I cannot separate his music from everything else.”
- “Music is all stock and doesn't fit the old west theme.”
- “The music is not what I expected; it's, I dunno, EDM or techno?”
optimization
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Optimization is mixed, with some users reporting good overall performance and smooth gameplay, while others experience frame drops, crashes, and unrefined graphics that strain performance. The game shows promise but still needs polishing to improve stability and address specific issues across various PC setups.
- “The overall optimization of the game is pretty good, but be careful not to open too many software in your background.”
- “Really nice game, good optimization, almost haven't seen any bugs, just minor ones. If updates continue and some new story elements are added, it will be even better.”
- “For it being early access, it runs smoothly and I love the features and drinks they’ve already added.”
- “Right now it's pretty unpolished and unoptimized, but still has that spark which makes me wanna recommend it to any and everyone.”
- “The graphics, animations, effects and so on are unrefined to the point of not justifying the performance.”
- “Great game, but terrible performance.”
humor
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The game is praised for its natural and engaging humor, featuring funny and quirky storylines, amusing character interactions, and hilarious scenarios like bar fights. Players appreciate the humor as well-integrated rather than forced, contributing to a charming and entertaining experience throughout.
- “Watching a bar fight break out is hilarious!”
- “I loved every moment of this game, there were so many different elements to it, from sneak-missions to mini games, with a lot of humor aspects without it seeming forced or unnatural.”
- “Earl and Addie made me laugh when they talked about the set with the leather straps.”
atmosphere
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The game excels in creating a rich and immersive Wild West atmosphere through detailed artwork, authentic sound effects, and fitting background music. The lively townsfolk and rustic settings enhance the cowboy vibe, making the experience engaging and enjoyable from the start. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that complements the gameplay and keeps players fully immersed.
- “From the creaky floorboards to the clink of whiskey glasses, the atmosphere is immersive and delightfully rustic.”
- “The atmosphere is perfect: great background music, cowboy vibes, and customers with personalities.”
- “Saloon simulator impresses with its varied gameplay, immersive atmosphere, and attention to detail.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game can be time-consuming and repetitive, with some players finding tasks like drink mixing and restocking tedious, while others enjoy the farming and decorating aspects. The limited customer management and fixed schedules add to the grind, though the overall atmosphere and controls help maintain engagement. Hiring staff is a desired feature to reduce the overwhelming workload.
- “I wish more grinding like employees, 5 stars systems for the saloon, the fixed schedule makes it the same over and over.”
- “I have finished in about 8 hours; the last 2 of that was some grinding.”
- “If you're restocking a lot, this gets incredibly tedious when the limit for each is 30.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with some users experiencing frustrating bugs and progress loss, while others report smooth gameplay with only minor, non-disruptive glitches. Overall, the game shows potential but still has some stability issues to address.
- “So far, I haven't come across any bugs and the game runs great!”
- “I honestly wanted to give this game a good review but so many times I have lost hours worth of progress due to bugs and glitches.”
- “It has potential, but right now it's a buggy mess.”
- “Encountered a couple of glitches, but it's in early access and they weren't game breaking.”
emotional
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The game delivers a surprisingly heartfelt and wholesome emotional experience, with a funny and touching plot that fosters genuine connections to quirky characters. Its unique storytelling and engaging scenarios evoke unexpected emotional bonds, making the gameplay memorable and meaningful.
- “The plot is funny, touching, and even absurd. The auto-save design is really good, allowing you to experience two different endings without affecting free mode, which is great.”
- “I emotionally bonded with strange and janky characters, and the story is surprisingly decent for a game where your job is to avoid burning food and overpouring shots.”
- “Also, what other game lets you emotionally bond with a stuffed alligator named Steven?”
monetization
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The monetization in this game is well-balanced, offering a full-fledged experience without feeling like a cash grab. Players appreciate the thoughtful design and engaging content, making in-game investments feel meaningful rather than exploitative.
character development
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Character development in the game is currently limited, likely due to its early access status and short story duration, but it shows promise. The storyline is engaging compared to other simulators, and players hope for deeper exploration of characters and the town in future updates.
- “Many simulators have corny stories or no story at all, but Saloon Simulator has an entertaining storyline with great character development!”
- “I wish it was a little longer than the 6 days, but given it is in early access right now, I would say this was exceptional... character development was very slim, I do hope to hear more about the characters and the town in the future.”
replayability
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The game offers limited replayability, with an average playtime of around 5 to 16 hours, suggesting it may not sustain long-term engagement for most players.