Run a relaxing animal bathhouse that operates passively in a corner window while you work or play other games. You arrange customizable baths and rest areas to attract and satisfy visiting animal guests, with progression tied to offline time rather than active engagement. Best suited for players seeking low-pressure aesthetic experiences rather than deep gameplay systems.
About this game
Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind.
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What players are saying
▲ Recommended1 hrs
I don't love it. I don't hate it.
This game doesn't do anything wrong per se. There has been a flood of similar style idler games as of late. I am not complaining or against it, but I feel like I am playing the same thing over and over again. Honestly, maybe I just need a break from this genre haha :P
The gameplay doesn't offer anything different from what is already out there. I think if you are new to idlers, you will really love and appreciate what is done here. The decoration options are probably some of the best I have seen. You can unlock so many things, that I feel a little overwhelmed.
The music on the other hand... >.> You can buy a jukebox to change the tunes, but they are too childish for my liking. I prefer zen and soothing lofi for my idlers to promote a sense of relaxation. Even ambient sounds to mimic a spa would have been cool considering most of us prob have this running in the background, doing something else. The music is too distracting and I am currently playing with it muted, which for me just takes away from the idler experience.
Overall, I am still going to recommend this game. I think at this point, I was just expecting something 'fresh' in an idler and this didn't hit the mark for me in that department. But that doesn't make this a bad game or idler by any means. They delivered on what they advertised. I am just looking for something a bit more innovative to keep me coming back.
My wife was decorating my steam profile and was looking at the steam shops and found the cutest emotes. She pointed at the screen and said we had to buy it. I absolutely love the joy on her face seeing the cute characters or her just decorating. It's usually not my type of game but it was the cutest thing seeing her watch and play with these characters; she even changed a character in the game and named it after me. Thank you for not just bringing my wife joy but Introducing me to this genre of games.
It's cute and will hold your interest for maybe 15-20 minutes before you realize that there's not much more to it than what you're already doing. Most of the unlocks just kind of happen over time if you leave things sitting long enough. There's a few minor management elements, but the effect they have on the game is negligible if anything. The UI is pretty clunky too. If you want some overly cute pixel art animals that move around, go for it. If you want anything resembling a management game or sim, stay away.
Hello!Today, Version 1.83, featuring the Halloween Update, has been released!We’re also running a two-week sale starting today, with 30% off the base game and 15% off the DLCs, so we hope you’ll check it out!This update includes:3 new costumes for Maltese and Retriever5 new staff hats and 4 guest accessories22 Halloween-themed decorations and wall decorations1 new bath design and 6 new bath borders and hot spring water decorations1 new facility8 new flooring and wallpaper options4 new Particle Sprayer effectsFor more details, please check out our previous post.Thank you!
Hello!The cool autumn weather has settled in, and before we know it, Halloween season is almost here!Before winter arrives, we’ll be bringing a Halloween Update to help you give your bathhouse a spooky seasonal makeover! ːonsencoolːThis Halloween-themed update will include not only the usual interior items and decorations, but also new content across a variety of categories, including baths, bath decorations, stalls, and more!The update will launch on November 1, along with a two-week sale, so we hope you’ll look forward to it!(Just like our previous sale, the base game will be 30% off and the DLCs will be 15% off.)Maltese & Retriever Costumes and Staff HatsMaltese and Retriever are getting angel wings, devil wings, and wizard outfits!There will also be plenty of Halloween-themed accessories for your staff, including halos, devil horns, and pumpkins.Dress everyone up and get your bathhouse ready for a Halloween party!Halloween Bath & Bath DecorationsA new cast-iron cauldron bath is being added, making you feel like you’ve stepped right into a witch’s cauldron!We’ll also be adding six new bath decorations to bring even more Halloween atmosphere to your bathhouse.Halloween Decorations & Particle SprayerFrom spooky old castles to lively Halloween party interiors!We’re adding plenty of decorations with a completely different feel from the bright and cheerful designs we’ve released so far.Of course, they’re still cute, so try them out whenever you want to give your bathhouse a fresh new atmosphere!Halloween Snack StallNo party is complete without food!Watch your guests enjoy festive treats made with pumpkins and apples!And there’s more...Maltese and Retriever are also coming to Hamster Time, our desktop hamster game where your hamsters react to your keyboard and mouse input!If you already own Maltese’s Fluffy Onsen, you’ll be able to unlock the Retriever character in Hamster Time.The Hamster Time demo is currently available during Steam Next Fest, so we’d really apprecia...
Hello!The v1.82 update, featuring our autumn content, is now live! Along with the update, a two-week sale has also begun and will continue through the Steam Autumn Sale.As before, the base game is 30% off and the DLCs are 15% off, so if you’ve been thinking about picking up the game or any of the DLCs, be sure to check them out.You can also find more details about the update in our previous Steam announcement.The update includes:New autumn-themed decoration and interior items3 new guest accessoriesA new maple leaf design for the Particle SprayerThank you!
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