Tavern Keeper Achieves 'Overwhelmingly Positive' on Steam

08 Nov 2025

Greenheart Games' pub management RPG, Tavern Keeper, entered early access on Steam on 2023-11-03, quickly securing an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' review score from players. The achievement comes after 11 years of development.

Game Features and Reception

Tavern Keeper combines cozy tavern management with comedic, storybook events and oddball characters. The game features RPG-style skill checks and allows players to design decorations and items. Players have praised the depth beyond simple tasks, finding charm and challenge in the game mechanics.

Studio Background and Emotions

Greenheart Games, known for 2013's GameDev Tycoon, has invested over a decade into developing Tavern Keeper. Co-founder Patrick Klug expressed immense emotion at the game’s reception, stating he briefly burst into tears following the positive feedback from the community.

Ongoing Development

The team at Greenheart Games plans to continue supporting Tavern Keeper with ongoing bug fixes and enhancements, ensuring a refined experience for its growing player base.

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