AdventureBarStory (2024)

Developer: Rideon,Inc., RideonJapan
Publisher: RideonJapan
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a gentle, cozy bar management RPG where you explore, cook, and serve dishes to rise in rank, with progression tied to eating rather than combat

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What players say

Players praise the simple cycle of gathering ingredients, cooking dishes, and running a bar, but warn about heavy grinding and a recipe system that often forces a wiki. Long-time fans note the Steam port adds nothing new, and several report save-deleting bugs or achievement glitches. Players are split on whether the $20 price is fair for a decade-old mobile game.

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