Espresso Tycoon

Coffee shop sim game for PC

Espresso Tycoon is a premium simulation game for PC developed by DreamWay Games. In this business simulator, players are tasked with putting up a coffee shop from the ground up. They'll manage every aspect, from decorating to coming up with a menu that customers will enjoy.

Similar in concept to another game called Coffee Shop Tycoon, Espresso Tycoon lets players live out their dream of running a cafe. It covers the business side of things quite extensively, with aspects like financial budget, supply chain management, and others playing key roles in the success or failure of their endeavors.

A quaint little cafe

There is no shortage of love and adoration for the humble coffee from the world. It comes in many forms, be it trying out different varieties of beans to having a preferred brewing method, with all the equipment it entails. You can even live out your dreams of owning your own cafe with the help of video games, and Espresso Tycoon will let you do that.

In this game, you start your journey from the beginning, which involves hiring employees to work for you and finding suppliers for the ingredients you'll need. The next is to create a menu for various creations, which you'll make yourself with the 3D Coffee Editor. After that, make sure you design a warm and welcoming atmosphere for customers through decorations and advertise your cafe.

Throughout all of that, though, you need to consider your finances and budget properly to cover all expenses while still making a profit. As for the gameplay, while being fun and relaxing, it can get a bit dull and repetitive after a while due to the lack of other things to do. Hopefully, it receives more content updates in the future to prolong its appeal.

Lukewarm

All in all, Espresso Tycoon is a worthwhile game for anyone who loves everything about coffee. It's chill, looks nice, and offers decent variety for its gameplay. That said, it still could use more content to help extend gameplay and add to its long-term appeal. As it stands, it's good, but can still be a lot better. All the same, it's worth a play.