Beekeeper (2019)

Developer: Absolute Horizon
Genres: Early Access, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, methodical 2D strategy game about managing a bee farm with pixel art and a relaxing soundtrack.

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What players say

Players are split on Beekeeper. Some call it a relaxing and addictive business sim with charming graphics, while others say the controls are sluggish and the game has not been updated since 2020, leaving it feeling abandoned with persistent bugs.

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