Chinese inn (2018)

Developer: ChaoYe Liu
Publisher: Happy Home Company
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 90 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You run a cozy Chinese inn, gradually improving menus, hiring staff, and expanding the shop at a modest pace.

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What players say

Players nostalgic for a childhood game, but the Steam port is barely updated: it displays only in 4:3, has save corruption, crashes on fullscreen, and minor bugs throughout. Long-time fans say it still has a fun core loop for those who remember the original.

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