simulation video game
Hot Springs Story
By Kairosoft, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Hot Springs Story is a simulation game by Kairosoft about building and managing a Japanese hot springs inn. Players arrange rooms, restaurants, arcades, and baths to attract guests, then shape a Japanese garden with features such as lanterns, pine trees, and azaleas. The game’s goal is to grow the resort’s reputation and draw visitors including pop stars and novelists. Its Steam genre tags are Casual, Indie, Simulation, and Strategy. Steam lists single-player play, achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The Steam release is for Windows and is dated Mar 27, 2022; the supplied platform list also names Xbox Series X and Series S. Kairosoft is both the maker and developer, and Kairosoft Co.,Ltd is the listed publisher. The entry gives 2010 as the game’s year and Jan 1, 2010 as its release date.
What players like, and what they don't
- Arrange rooms, restaurants, arcades, and baths
- Garden features include lanterns and pine trees
- Steam lists full controller support
- Steam Cloud is listed
- Steam platform listing is Windows
- The supplied release dates differ by source
Who it suits
It suits players who want a single-player management simulation centered on arranging an inn and garden. Controller support and Steam Cloud are listed among its Steam features.
Hot Springs Story focuses on designing an inn and its garden while building the resort’s reputation. Its listed Steam features include controller support, achievements, and cloud saves.
