Tidy Tavern

Tidy Tavern is a gentle management sim where you cook, serve, and slowly upgrade a scrappy little inn. It leans cozy over challenging, which won't suit everyone but suits a tired evening perfectly.

The loop is familiar — take orders, cook, upgrade — but the writing gives the regulars real character, and unlocking new recipes feels earned. Days are short enough that you can play one and put the phone down.

It does lean on a lot of tapping, and the mid-game can feel repetitive before new mechanics arrive. Stick with it past the first few in-game weeks and it opens up nicely.

What we liked

• Warm, low-stress gameplay
• Charming regulars with small storylines
• Steady sense of progress and upgrades