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About Sauna Simulator
Sauna Simulator is an indie management sim where you own and operate your own sauna. Developed by Alone Games, it launched on PC in March 2026. You buy a basic room, add heating, hire staff, and manage safety while chasing profits. The game leans into its quirky premise with tasks like adjusting temperatures, handling customer complaints, and balancing budgets. It’s not a traditional tycoon game, there’s no rush, just the steady grind of sauna ownership. Best for players who enjoy slow, methodical planning and find joy in mundane business tasks.
Gameplay
Your days are split between menus and micromanagement. Early on, you’ll spend cash on basic equipment like infrared ovens and relaxation zones. Later, you hire staff to clean, monitor temps, and serve drinks. Each customer has randomized needs, which you track via a color-coded queue. Controls are straightforward: drag sliders for heat settings, assign workers to tasks, and tweak prices. The real challenge is balancing costs, overheat a room and risk fires, underheat it and lose clients. Sessions last 10, 30 minutes, with each playthrough focused on incremental upgrades and efficiency.
What Players Think
Sauna Simulator holds a 4.2/5 average on PlayPile, with 72% of players completing the core 50-achievement set. The average playtime is 12 hours, though 30% of players hit 30+ hours. Community moods are split: 65% “relaxed,” 25% “curious,” and 10% “bored.” One review called it “a zen way to waste time,” while another griped, “I expected more depth, not just budgeting.” Achievement completion spikes at milestones like hiring a third worker (88% complete) and hitting $100k profit (41%). Critic scores are mixed: 78/100 from GameSpot, 82/100 from PC Gamer.
PlayPile's Take
It’s a niche pick for fans of slow-burn management. The $19.99 price tag matches the game’s modest scope. Achievements reward patience more than skill, and the lack of time limits keeps stress low. Not everyone will find joy in tracking water pH levels and staff schedules, but those who do will appreciate its absurdity. If you’ve ever wondered how a sauna business sim would work, and you’re okay with it being exactly as tedious as it sounds, Sauna Simulator offers a strangely satisfying way to pass time.
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