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December 25, 2025

Tavern Keeper is the management sim of my dreams, and the best thing I’ve played in early access in 2025

Tavern Keeper is an early access simulation game where players manage a pub called The Half Pint in a whimsical setting. Players can offer a variety of drinks and snacks, including wines, ales, and ethically sourced meats. The game encourages creativity by allowing players to manipulate the environment and design unique taverns. Players can share their creations with the community and engage in quests and narratives with various visitors, including a halfling aspiring to be a stand-up comedian and a guild representative. The game features a humorous narrative and allows players to experience agency in their choices.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

‘It wasn’t fun for the first 7 years’ says maker of fantasy sim Tavern Keeper, which spent more than a decade in development

Tavern Keeper is a fantasy simulation game that allows players to manage a pub, featuring extensive animations and user-friendly item design tools. It was released on Steam in November after over a decade of development, during which six versions were created. The game includes an interactive audiobook-style story system with RPG-like dialogue choices. Greenheart Games explored various systems that did not make it into the final game, including a quest system involving heroes, which was ultimately deemed disconnected from the tavern theme. The game incorporates complex mechanics such as temperature effects, food spoilage, and cleanliness impacting the tavern's atmosphere. The development process faced challenges, particularly in achieving a fun gameplay experience, which took several years to realize.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Tavern Keeper: It’s Good

Tavern Keeper is a fantasy barkeeping video game that combines management simulation with creative customization. Players manage taverns by designing layouts, hiring staff, and ensuring operations run smoothly. The game features a creation suite that allows players to craft items like bookshelves and paintings, fostering a community for sharing designs. Challenges include hiring staff with questionable skills and managing customer satisfaction amidst chaotic scenarios. Players can adjust difficulty settings to suit their preferences. The game incorporates humor throughout, enhancing player engagement. Currently in Early Access, it has received positive feedback for its depth and personalization options.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Even in early access, Tavern Keeper already feels like the fantasy pub sim of my dreams

In Tavern Keeper, players manage a tavern filled with quirky characters, including a talking skeleton seeking employment and a pale octopus delivering supplies. The game is in early access, has been in development for over a decade, and offers eight hours of gameplay. Players may experience occasional bugs with employees, but these are not game-breaking. The developers, Greenheart Games, provide multiple daily updates and a bug reporting feature. Future expansions include new realms like an underground dwarven settlement and an elven village. Tavern Keeper is available on Steam at a 20% discount until November 17.

AppWizard

November 6, 2025

‘I briefly burst into tears’: After 11 years of work, the dev of this fantasy sim is ‘elated and grateful’ to reach Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam only 3 days after launch

Tavern Keeper, a fantasy management simulation developed by Greenheart Games, has launched on Steam in early access on November 3 and received an "Overwhelmingly Positive" review score. The game is available at a 20% discount on Steam until November 17.