How long is Tavern Keeper 🍻?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 21 h; those who don't, 10 h.

How much does Tavern Keeper 🍻 cost?

Tavern Keeper 🍻 is currently 27,99€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10+ 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD recommended. supports ultra-wide and super-ultra-wide resolutions

Tavern Keeper 🍻

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Released November 3, 2025

Indie RPG Simulation Strategy

sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)

87/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 4,562 reviews (« Very Positive »)

➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 91% positive vs 94% overall (54 recent reviews)

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Players are clocking in extensive sessions, with 156 users topping 25 hours of playtime. The title holds an 88% positive rating in post‑release feedback and a 94% overall positive score on Steam, earning a Very Positive label.

What it's about: Par les créateurs de Game Dev Tycoon, voici Tavern Keeper 🍻 : un jeu de gestion oscillant entre le « mignon tout plein » et le chaos à l'état pur, avec au menu un créateur de décorations très complet et un livre d'histoires féerique inspiré des jeux de rôle !

In-game

« I got sassy with the narrator so he force-closed the game. Off to a great start. »

👍 anonymous review · 12 h played211

« It's like playing a game of D&D where the party never actually leaves the tavern and just decide to start working there. »

👍 anonymous review · 8 h played7111

« I tried to fight the narrator. He closed the game... 10/10 will argue with him again Edit: There is an achievement for fighting the narrator. 11/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 26 h played4211

« my tavern is ugly, the narrator hates me, and my bartender keeps smashing up everything. I love it. »

👍 anonymous review · 25 h played5111

« Love it. Very atmospheric fantasy tavern keeping game. Waited ages for this! Definitely recommend, ignore the miserable negative Karen who could not cope with the steam refund system. »

👍 anonymous review · 26 h played7211

« My life is a bit chaotic right now, but every day after work this game gives me the relax time that i need to start again in the morning. I personally never heard of you guys but thanks for making it and updating it. 💚💚 »

👍 anonymous review · 30 h played432

« Jeu avec un concept intéressant et drôle. Cependant, la maniabilité est affreuse, horrible. Quant au Gameplay, il y a beaucoup, beaucoup, beaucoup trop d'informations... Qui n'ont au final aucun intérêt. Bref, Gameplay à revoir. »

👎 anonymous review · 24 h played

« very enjoyable game but have to give a thumbs down for the 6 month update being cosmetics »

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« they added a lot of clutter to distract from the fact that the game is super boring »

👎 anonymous review · 6 h played

« I hate the fact that I have to decorate stuff to get high rankings. Not for me. »

👎 anonymous review · 16 h played

« too little content for the price now »

👎 anonymous review · 10 h played

« the game that actually cares about your health by keep reminding you if you played more than few hours. »

👍 anonymous review · 211 h played11

In players' words

« I got sassy with the narrator so he force-closed the game. Off to a great start. »

👍 anonymous review · 12 h played211

👎 anonymous review · 24 h played

« It's like playing a game of D&D where the party never actually leaves the tavern and just decide to start working there. »

👍 anonymous review · 8 h played7111

« very enjoyable game but have to give a thumbs down for the 6 month update being cosmetics »

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« I tried to fight the narrator. He closed the game... 10/10 will argue with him again Edit: There is an achievement for fighting the narrator. 11/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 26 h played4211

« they added a lot of clutter to distract from the fact that the game is super boring »

👎 anonymous review · 6 h played

« my tavern is ugly, the narrator hates me, and my bartender keeps smashing up everything. I love it. »

👍 anonymous review · 25 h played5111

« I hate the fact that I have to decorate stuff to get high rankings. Not for me. »

👎 anonymous review · 16 h played

« Love it. Very atmospheric fantasy tavern keeping game. Waited ages for this! Definitely recommend, ignore the miserable negative Karen who could not cope with the steam refund system. »

👍 anonymous review · 26 h played7211

« too little content for the price now »

👎 anonymous review · 10 h played

👍 anonymous review · 30 h played432

« the game that actually cares about your health by keep reminding you if you played more than few hours. »

👍 anonymous review · 211 h played11

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

90 % pos · n=146

Content / longevity

44 % pos · n=62

Story / writing

91 % pos · n=47

Graphics / art

95 % pos · n=40

Audio / music

100 % pos · n=18

Interface / UX

29 % pos · n=14

Value for money

42 % pos · n=12

Stability / bugs

43 % pos · n=7

Performance

33 % pos · n=6

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	146	131	2	13
Content / longevity	62	27	16	19
Story / writing	47	43	2	2
Graphics / art	40	38	2	0
Audio / music	18	18	0	0
Interface / UX	14	4	0	10
Value for money	12	5	0	7
Stability / bugs	7	3	1	3
Performance	6	2	0	4

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 21 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.

<2h

33 % (n=6)

2-10h

76 % (n=83)

10-25h

88 % (n=155)

>25h

96 % (n=156)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-10 pts) — reception has worsened

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 03, 2025 · All-time low: €22.39 (Nov 03, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 52 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Popular clips — nobody live right now

you cant threaten me. do your worst, fascist!

lilsimsie · 499 views

insufferable boyfriend

Squeex · 140 views

Exceptionally Stubborn

RadioDeadAir · 136 views

fiscal responsibility

RachelKay · 116 views

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Strengths

Core management loops are a hit, with 131 positive mentions out of 146 regarding gameplay.
The whimsical narrative charms players, earning 43 positive mentions out of 47.
Visual presentation is widely praised, boasting 38 positive mentions out of 40.
Audio design is universally enjoyed, securing 18 positive mentions out of 18.

Weaknesses

The interface frequently frustrates users, with 10 negative mentions out of 14.
Content depth remains a point of contention, showing 19 negative and 16 mixed mentions out of 62.
Occasional performance hiccups persist, reflected in 4 negative mentions out of 6.

Who is it for?

This title is a perfect fit for fans of cozy management sims and tycoon games who enjoy deep, long‑term building projects. It caters to players who prioritize creative expression and charming atmosphere over high‑speed action.

Is Tavern Keeper 🍻 worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 4,562 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Core management loops are a hit. Current price: 27,99€.

Verdict

Tavern Keeper offers a highly addictive and polished management experience that rewards patience and creativity. Despite some clunky UI elements and a desire for more late‑game content, it stands as a robust entry in the genre that keeps players engaged for dozens of hours.

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