Sunset Motel

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Sunset Motel is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Efkey Studios and was released on April 18, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Sunset Motel is a relaxing simulation where you restore and decorate rundown rooms to create a welcoming retreat for guests. Use your creativity to design every detail, from vibrant walls to stylish furnishings and entertainment areas. Manage your motel carefully to ensure guest satisfaction and turn it into a warm, thriving haven.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 361 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a variety of tasks, including renovating rooms, managing a motel, and completing quests.
The graphics and performance are generally well-received, creating a cozy atmosphere for players.
The game has a good amount of content and features, allowing for creativity in room design and management.

Many players have reported bugs and crashes, including lost progress and issues with saving.
The AI voice acting and some graphics have been criticized for feeling cheap or unpolished, detracting from the overall experience.
The game can be completed relatively quickly, leading to concerns about its replayability and value for the price.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as a mix of engaging quests and side missions, though opinions vary on its depth and execution. While some players appreciate the structured progression through quests that enhance gameplay, others find the narrative lacking and the side quests repetitive or uninspired. Overall, the game offers a light-hearted storyline with opportunities for exploration, but it may not satisfy those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “I appreciate that it is a more bite-sized simulation where you can get through the story in a reasonable time.”
- “The game starts with a clear introduction that guides you through the story and immediately shows you how the controls work.”
- “The quest system actually gives it gameplay that most other sims lack once you get through the tutorial.”
- “There is no story line and it's just an endless loop... very disappointed.”
- “The antique quests and mechanic quests were rather lackluster.”
- “Honestly, I found the mechanic and antique quests rather meh and quickly done.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
63%
8%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and offers a variety of tasks, such as room design and managing motel operations, but many players find it repetitive and lacking in depth, particularly regarding the motel mechanics. While some appreciate the cozy gameplay loop and the inclusion of side quests, others criticize the unnecessary mechanics and the short overall playtime, suggesting that the game feels unpolished and overpriced for its content. Overall, it has potential but requires more refinement and a stronger focus on core gameplay elements.
- “I genuinely thought the concept and mechanics were pretty cool and it looked fun.”
- “The gameplay loop is cozy and satisfying, like folding warm towels straight from the dryer.”
- “It's not original or groundbreaking in its gameplay, but certainly also not boring as there are different aspects to manage in your motel (designing rooms, doing laundry, cooking food, etc.).”
- “It does have a lot of things to do, yet those things contain no mechanics.”
- “There are very few gameplay mechanics in the motel itself, and too many unnecessary ones elsewhere, in my opinion.”
- “The game is fun enough if you like simulator games, but it's a whole lot of ugly and buggy AI textures, and the mechanics are so janky that the game feels like it should be in early access.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the aesthetic and art style, particularly in the environment, while others criticize the low-resolution textures and performance issues, including lag and crashes when adjusting settings. Many users note that the graphics feel basic and lack polish, detracting from the overall experience, despite some decent animations and a cozy vibe. Overall, while there are elements of beauty, significant optimization and improvements are needed to enhance the visual quality.
- “The animations of the AI and the graphics are terrific.”
- “Nice graphics and performance on my system.”
- “The vibe is super cozy and the art style fits perfectly.”
- “It took me way too long to finish this game due to the lag; and when you try to change the graphic settings, this game gives you a fatal error and you have to jump through hoops to get it working again.”
- “The mechanics are decent but the graphics, general clunkiness, and terribly obvious AI art make the game feel cheap.”
- “Good game but the graphics are so bad.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" in the game are mixed; while some players appreciate the manageable progression that fits into their busy schedules, others find certain tasks tedious and repetitive, particularly in the early hours. Many note that the game avoids excessive grinding, rewarding players with staff to handle chores as they progress, though some still express frustration with UI issues and the overall tedium of certain mechanics. Overall, the game strikes a balance between fun and grind, but it may not satisfy those looking for a more traditional grinding experience.
- “Some may feel it is too short or that progression isn't grindy enough, but it works perfectly with my busy schedule.”
- “Completion takes around 7.5 hours, and there are achievements for everything you can do in the game, but they are not grindy.”
- “It was a bit grindy in the first few hours but has become more manageable once you’ve unlocked all workers.”
- “As you progress in the game, the tedious running around cleaning rooms, picking up laundry, making food, making drinks and delivering is rewarded with staff to take over these duties.”
- “Wth, it was just very tedious you would think the devs could have thought of something better.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally described as inconsistent, with users reporting various bugs and glitches that can affect gameplay, such as freezing, NPC issues, and janky mechanics. While some players find the glitches amusing and manageable, others feel they detract from the overall experience, suggesting the game may not be fully polished. Overall, it appears to be enjoyable but could benefit from further refinement to enhance stability.
- “Fun game, but can be a bit buggy.”
- “It can be a bit buggy sometimes, having to click things twice and the NPCs' faces disappearing.”
- “The game is fun enough if you like simulator games, but it's a whole lot of ugly and buggy AI textures, and the mechanics are so janky that the game feels like it should be early access.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players praising its graphics and performance on their systems, while others report significant issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and lag spikes, even on high-end hardware. Many users express frustration over the lack of optimization, suggesting that the game struggles to maintain smooth performance as complexity increases. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “This game is awesome! I love the graphics and the performance and setting in this game.”
- “Nice graphics and performance on my system.”
- “The game needs graphics optimization.”
- “Other than feeling pretty unoptimized, my biggest issue with the game as it stands is its lack of grid snapping.”
- “There's a lot of stuttering and frame drops the more your motel grows and the more NPCs join, making it feel unoptimized. Although I am running on a powerful workstation laptop, I would have to try it on my gaming PC to see if that is still the case.”
- “Optimization is non-existent.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is generally described as laid back and relaxing, particularly the hotel lobby music, though it becomes repetitive due to its lack of variation. While the pool and gym music offers a selection of playlists, some users find it to be of low quality, likening it to "AI slop." Overall, the soundtrack provides a calming atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness and quality.
- “The music is laid back and relaxing.”
- “At the pool, you can change your music by going to the monitor on the bar counter and selecting one of many playlists.”
- “The hotel lobby music is fine and isn't too noticeable, although it never changes so it does get repetitive.”
- “The music you can play at the pool and gym sounds like AI slop (pretty sure it is, as this is not the first instance of AI).”
- “Photos, character sprite design, assuming the music, and who else knows what, to the unbearable AI tutorial voice that you literally can't turn off in the settings.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusingly buggy mechanics, such as the need to remove the old floor before laying a new one, which adds a comedic touch to the gameplay. While many players find it to be a lighthearted and entertaining management experience, some feel that it lacks depth and could benefit from additional features and employees. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, appealing to those who enjoy quirky gameplay but leaving others wanting more substance.
- “What I thought was funny is that you actually have to remove the old floor before you can lay down a new one.”
- “I love this game, but it's hilariously buggy.”
- “It's a fantastic choice for anyone seeking a funny and easy-going management game.”
- “It's not funny; it feels like they didn't put any effort into the humor.”
- “The jokes fall flat and lack creativity.”
- “The humor is forced and often misses the mark.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized as a low-effort cash grab, with users noting the reliance on flipped assets and AI, suggesting a lack of genuine content and innovation.
- “The way it has been released makes it look like a low-effort cash grab; it's mainly just flipped assets and AI.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It seems like the developers prioritized profit over player experience, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that it is too short and does not offer a lasting challenge or incentive to play again after completion.
- “Too short, no replay value.”
- “Just don’t expect a long-lasting challenge or much replayability once it’s done.”