The Pub Life Simulator

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The Pub Life Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Visma Games and was released on August 1, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Roadmap Special Offer About the GameREADY TO RUN YOUR OWN PUB?Step into the world of The Pub Life Simulator and turn a small, rundown space into the bar of your dreams. Serve great drinks, keep your guests satisfied, and grow your business through smart decisions. START FRESH, CLEAN UP, AND OPEN YOUR PUBYour first task is to tidy up the place. A clean and welcoming environment is key to…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Pub Life Simulator offers a charming and addictive experience with a cozy atmosphere and satisfying gameplay.
The sense of ownership and customization, along with solid business mechanics, create a fun and engaging management simulation.
Despite being in Early Access, the game shows promise with regular updates and a strong foundation for future improvements.

As an Early Access title, the game has several areas that need improvement, including limited customization options and some bugs.
Players have reported issues with gameplay mechanics, such as customers leaving too quickly and a lack of personality in NPCs.
The game currently feels incomplete, with missing features like co-op play and a lack of resolution options, leading some to view it as a cash grab.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a fun and engaging experience with solid mechanics and a strong sense of progression. Players appreciate the game's vibe and stability, noting that it aligns with expectations set by trailers, even in its early access state.
- “Great vibe, fun gameplay, and strong foundations.”
- “The gameplay is fine, exactly as you expect if you watched any of the trailers.”
- “The business mechanics feel solid and there's a nice sense of progression.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it feel tedious after a short while.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The level design is uninspired, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience that fails to engage.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, even in its early access phase, indicating a lack of effort and consideration for player experience.
- “Even in early access, I've rarely seen such an obvious lazy cash grab.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without them.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as cozy and engaging, with a fun progress loop that encourages players to invest time in decorating and satisfying their regulars, even in its early access phase.
- “The atmosphere is cozy, the progress loop is fun, and even in its early access state, it’s easy to lose hours tweaking your décor and keeping your regulars happy.”

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