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Hot Springs | 温泉 (Onsen)

This is a simple idle game with productivity tools, relaxing minigames, and decor options, all centered around the serene theme of an onsen (Japanese hot spring).

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October 25, 2024
1 year and 281 days ago
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Mostly Positive54 reviews75.9%

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About the Game

Immerse Yourself in Japan’s Hot Springs (Onsen), Create Your Own Garden, Nurture Pets & Fish, and Enjoy Relaxing Mini-Games

Step into the serene world of Onsen, where the warm embrace of Japanese hot springs meets the ultimate idle simulation experience. Find peace and relaxation as you create your own slice of paradise, while also connecting with others. Enjoy a seamless blend of idle relaxation and engaging activities, perfectly balancing your downtime.

Key Features

Create Your Dream Garden

Design and decorate your very own fish pond garden, with a variety of ornaments to choose from, bringing life and color to your peaceful retreat.

Engaging Mini-Games

Take a break and unwind with charming mini-games like gardening, cooking, and firefly catching, each offering a delightful twist to your idle experience while earning you in-game currency to purchase more items.

Character Creation

Raise Adorable Cats

Foster and interact with cute cats, adding warmth and joy to your onsen sanctuary.

Develop a Serene Koi Pond

Cultivate a picturesque koi pond, enhancing the ambiance of your garden with graceful fish.

Customizable Atmosphere

Set the mood with soothing music and ambient sounds, or personalize your experience by adding your own music files (wav, ogg, mp3).

Breathtaking Hot Spring Scenery

Enjoy beautifully crafted scenes that transport you to the heart of Japan’s most tranquil hot springs.

Customizable and Pre-Set Wallpapers

Choose from stunning pre-set scenes or create your own custom backgrounds to use as your desktop wallpaper

Interactive Wish Lanterns

Share your thoughts, wishes, and experiences with other players by sending floating lanterns across the waters.

Play Online with Friends

You and your friends can gather together in the host member's garden, joining as a cat, a fish, or your own avatar.