Underplayed Gems

Hookah Cafe Simulator (2023)

Hookah Cafe Simulator cover
Developer
Rubbish Game
Publisher
Cheesecake Dev
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
2.9 of 5, 127 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted first-person simulation of running a hookah cafe, balancing quirky customer orders and shop upgrades.

simulationmanagementfirst-personeconomyresource managementwhimsicalcasualquirky

What players say

Players are split on Hookah Cafe Simulator. Some enjoy the concept and find it fun for a while, but many say development stalled, leaving the game buggy, poorly optimized even on strong PCs, and short on content. Common complaints include confusing tutorials, janky customer and waiter AI, and an unnecessary item weardown mechanic.

Screenshots

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