Underplayed Gems

Hotel Ever After - Ella's Wish (2019)

Hotel Ever After - Ella's Wish cover
Developer
GameHouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual
Rating
3.5 of 5, 58 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A casual, story-driven time management game with a nostalgic and slightly suspenseful feel as you manage a hotel tied to childhood memories.

casualtime managementlightheartednostalgicsuspensefulcozyrelaxingstory-driven

What players say

Players appreciate the fairytale aesthetic and story potential, but many find the game too short, easy, and buggy, with glued minigames and an abrupt unresolved ending. There is disagreement: some enjoy the casual time-management loop, while others find the social media focus and character shifts frustrating.

Screenshots

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