Underplayed Gems

The Brew Barons (2024)

The Brew Barons cover
Developer
Lifetap Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 850 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, colorful open-world experience where you cruise in a seaplane, gather ingredients, craft brews, and manage deliveries against a lighthearted pirate threat.

relaxed explorationcraftingwhimsicalmanagement-focusedlight combatcolorfulcasualopen world

What players say

Players are split on The Brew Barons. Many love the arcade flight and plane customization, calling it a great Crimson Skies or Porco Rosso homage, but a vocal group can't get past the AI-generated voices and flat delivery. Others find the flight controls frustrating, with stalling and inventory loss punishing exploration. The brewing side feels tacked on to some.

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