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"Tavern Manager Simulator" is a challenging game where you rebuild, expand, and manage a tavern. You'll need to cook delicious dishes, serve customers quickly and efficiently, and order resources in a timely manner. As you improve your skills and tavern, you'll become a famous tavern master. Restoring and maintaining the tavern requires attention to detail and proper time management.

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Tavern Manager Simulator screenshot
Tavern Manager Simulator screenshot
Tavern Manager Simulator screenshot
Tavern Manager Simulator screenshot
Tavern Manager Simulator screenshot
Tavern Manager Simulator screenshot
Tavern Manager Simulator screenshot
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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,646 reviews
gameplay110 positive mentions
grinding70 negative mentions

  • Engaging gameplay loop that keeps players busy with various tasks like cooking, serving, and cleaning.
  • Charming graphics and a cozy atmosphere that evoke a medieval tavern setting.
  • Fun Twitch integration that allows viewers to interact as customers in the tavern.
  • Repetitive tasks and grinding, especially in the late game, where players are often locked behind serving specific items.
  • Fairy helpers can be buggy and often do not perform their tasks efficiently, leading to frustration.
  • Limited customization options for the tavern and lack of meaningful progression after reaching higher levels.
  • gameplay
    280 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this simulator is characterized by a satisfying core loop that involves managing a medieval tavern through various tasks like cooking, serving, and cleaning. While many players find the mechanics intuitive and engaging, the gameplay can become repetitive over time, especially as the game lacks significant content beyond the initial hours. Despite some bugs and a desire for more depth and variety, the overall experience is described as relaxing and enjoyable, making it a good choice for fans of casual simulation games.

    • “The gameplay is very intuitive and captivating.”
    • “The variety of tasks, from gathering water to wash dishes, chopping wood for cooking, and even the quirky task of beating old ladies with a pan, keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and has a very cozy vibe that keeps you hooked for hours.”
    • “The game is relatively short, and while it provides some fresh mechanics early on, it can start to feel repetitive as you progress.”
    • “The pacing allows you to get comfortable with the gameplay, but after a while, it becomes somewhat monotonous since you're essentially repeating tasks you've already mastered.”
    • “After a while the gameplay gets boring as there is no storyline, except the grinding of selling items.”
  • story
    150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative to tie the gameplay together. While some quests exist, they often feel repetitive and grindy, leading to frustration as players are forced to complete specific tasks without a compelling storyline to motivate them. Overall, the absence of a meaningful story detracts from the experience, leaving players hoping for future updates that could introduce richer content and narrative elements.

    • “The story-line centers around your character being banned from the town after a disastrous batch of beer/wine which made the entire town sick.”
    • “Looking forward to new content because it seems that there is more to this story!”
    • “Really great storyline and nice chill fun game.”
    • “After a while the gameplay gets boring as there is no storyline, except the grinding of selling items.”
    • “To make the game worth it, they would have to build a storyline for the tavern manager to keep it enjoyable.”
    • “Its the same few recipes, a poor quest system, and no world or story to unlock.”
  • graphics
    142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cartoonish art style and vibrant colors, creating an inviting and cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the detailed visuals that enhance the immersive experience, although some have noted performance issues and a desire for more advanced graphics settings. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's relaxing and enjoyable gameplay.

    • “The pleasant, detailed graphics and relaxing musical compositions all contribute to creating an atmosphere of comfort and serenity.”
    • “Graphically, the game boasts a Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic with vibrant colors and characters that look like they've stepped out of a 17th-century painting.”
    • “The graphics in this game are very stunning to behold, running on the Unity engine; it's nothing short of beautiful to spectacular.”
    • “Could be me underestimating my hardware, but I think there should be better graphics settings.”
    • “Poor optimization; I have an overclocked RTX 4070 Ti, and I can run huge games at max graphics at at least 200 FPS, but I was stuck at around 30 FPS throughout my play period, with it getting worse as I progressed.”
    • “While the graphics make you think the game is simple (and the repetitive models do leave some to be desired), there are a lot of details that caught me by surprise, and eventually, the appearance added to its charm.”
  • grinding
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is often described as tedious and repetitive, especially in the later stages where players face long farming sessions and monotonous tasks. While some players find enjoyment in the grind and appreciate the variety of tasks, many express a desire for more engaging content and better balance to alleviate the tedium. Overall, the game can be fun but risks becoming exhausting due to its grind-heavy mechanics.

    • “Not too grindy except for one section to level up the tavern to level 8 or 9.”
    • “No farming ingredients for cooking, no searching around for useful items, no brewing your own booze.”
    • “Starts strong but as other reviewers have pointed out, it gets grindier and more tedious the more you play.”
    • “Endgame is really tedious; you have tons of gold that you can't spend, and you're locked behind tasks that require serving customers the same items over and over.”
    • “After a while, the gameplay gets boring as there is no storyline, except for the grinding of selling items.”
  • humor
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring quirky characters and situations that provide consistent entertainment, such as a persistent thief and amusing interactions with drunk patrons. Players enjoy the clever references to popular culture and the seamless Twitch integration, which adds an interactive comedic element. While some humor may become repetitive over time, the overall comedic charm and variety keep the experience engaging and fun.

    • “While the game inevitably leans toward repetitive mechanics, the increasing customer traffic (which becomes almost overwhelming at higher levels) and its variety of quirky elements (the persistent thief who keeps trying to rob the tavern even after being smacked on the head with a pan every single time, the drunkards—and the hilariously satisfying act of tossing them out, and the traveler who insists on getting a bucket of water to the face in the middle of all the chaos) help balance out the monotony.”
    • “The game's style is not only charming but also filled with humor and clever references that fans of the genre will appreciate.”
    • “Being able to interact with your chatters and seeing their messages pop up on screen is hilarious.”
  • atmosphere
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its cozy, immersive qualities, effectively transporting players to a serene medieval world filled with charming graphics and relaxing music. Reviewers appreciate the engaging environment created through detailed customization options and thematic events, which enhance the overall experience of managing a tavern. While the gameplay is enjoyable and soothing, some players note that it may lack depth at higher levels, yet it remains a delightful escape for those seeking a lighthearted simulation.

    • “It completely immerses you in a quiet, soothing atmosphere of managing a cozy tavern.”
    • “The pleasant, detailed graphics and relaxing musical compositions all contribute to creating an atmosphere of comfort and serenity.”
    • “The charming art style and detailed customization options make it easy to get lost in creating the perfect atmosphere for your patrons.”
    • “Game is pretty enjoyable, love the old medieval atmosphere. It would be nice if it had some sort of inn-like features where people can hire rooms or a quest board where you can lay out quests for 'adventurers' or something in the tavern. Other than that, the fairies are very helpful, a little slow on the waiters, but great game. Definitely needs more updates but has plenty of potential.”
    • “The atmosphere and vibe is really cozy, especially when thunderstorms roll around.”
    • “Great setting, environment, and sound design complement the relaxing atmosphere of the daily trudge of working your tavern.”
  • music
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting for its medieval fantasy setting, contributing to a serene atmosphere. However, some players feel the soundtrack is limited and lacks variety, suggesting that it could benefit from additional content or options, such as hiring entertainers. While many enjoy the calming tunes, others find the soundtrack somewhat disappointing and recommend turning it off in favor of personal playlists.

    • “The pleasant, detailed graphics and relaxing musical compositions all contribute to creating an atmosphere of comfort and serenity.”
    • “The music is fitting, medieval, fantasy-type music that you would expect to find in a game set in a fantasy realm.”
    • “Very relaxing game to play, I love the music.”
    • “Only downside is that the soundtrack is a little lacking, but just turn off the game music and put on your own playlist.”
    • “Some things that might be cool to see would be to hire a bard, because as far as I can tell there's only one song that plays while you play the game.”
    • “Also, the soundtrack is horrible.”
  • stability
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly related to the helper fairies, which can become stuck or fail to perform tasks. While some users have experienced game-breaking issues and freezing, others note improvements due to ongoing patches, indicating that the game is in a better state than at launch. Overall, while it runs smoothly for some, the presence of persistent bugs suggests it may still need further refinement before being fully stable.

    • “Runs great.”
    • “The game has multiple game-breaking glitches.”
    • “Npcs can be buggy and in my case, rendered my outhouse broken for the remainder of the game.”
    • “But on the other hand the game loop is dull, the quick time events are way too easy, your fairies are more buggy than Fallout 76 and even you can have some game-breaking glitches that force you to alt+F4.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players reporting smooth performance and no glitches, while others experience significant frame rate drops and bugs, particularly in the late game. Despite claims of improved optimization, many users with high-end hardware still face performance issues, indicating that the game is not fully optimized. Overall, the optimization appears to be inconsistent, affecting gameplay quality for various users.

    • “It runs smoothly and I haven't experienced any glitches or bugs.”
    • “Quality has gone meh and optimization supposedly got better even though I never had any issues on my potato of a laptop.”
    • “It runs smoothly and I haven't experienced any glitches or bugs.”
    • “Poor optimization; I have an overclocked RTX 4070 Ti, and I can run huge games at max graphics at at least 200 FPS, but I was stuck at around 30 FPS throughout my play period, with it getting worse as I progressed.”
    • “Performance issues in late game are horrible, even on a powerful computer.”
    • “The controls aren't optimized, and it's a pain in the neck, but it runs fairly well.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While some find the effort to level up the tavern to be a motivating factor, many others feel that the game lacks significant replay value, leading to a consensus that it may not sustain long-term engagement.

    • “After 6 hours with the game, I can easily say that it is priced fairly and offers a good amount of replayability.”
    • “There's just no replayability here.”
    • “For now, the main driving force for replayability is the effort to level up your tavern.”
  • monetization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a mixed perception of the game's monetization, with some players initially fearing it would be a cash grab but ultimately finding value in their purchase. However, concerns about the use of similar assets and an unfinished feel suggest that many feel the game may have been rushed to market for profit, reflecting a broader frustration with the trend of incomplete releases in the gaming industry.

    • “But in the end, between the similar and (in several cases) same assets and the unfinished feel of the game, I'm left feeling like someone got wind of 'Ale and Tale' and made a cash grab by rushing to get this out first.”
    • “Starting to feel like all game devs do nowadays is release incomplete work as a quick cash grab and then move onto the next thing.”
    • “When I bought it, I was thinking it would be some cash grab, but I think now it was worth my time.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional experience of the game to be a mix of wholesome visuals and engaging gameplay, though it contrasts sharply with the often messy and unglamorous tasks of managing a tavern. The juxtaposition of serving royalty while dealing with less glamorous duties adds a layer of humor and relatability to the emotional tone.

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10h Median play time
11h Average play time
8-12h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 22 analyzed playthroughs

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