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Mixed Spirits: Bartender
Developer Rogue Duck Interactive
Run a cozy bar, make cocktails for fun customers! 🍸 Mixed Spirits is a Job Simulator where you work as a bartender. Take orders, mix custom drinks, and discover secret recipes in a chill, creative night-shift experience with no timers or stress, or rush orders in Happy Hour mode! From the Steam store page
88 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 2, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
74 positive · 8 negative
95% range 82–95%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 74 | 8 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
6 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
159 of 184 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 88 · most liked firstFor a game about being a bartender you would expect the dialogue to be better written. Nope. It read like it's written by AI, every sentence is so pretentious and exhausting to read I could cry. Whoever wrote the dialogue needs to go out and talk to people in real life because not a single real person would talk like that. Everyone tries to sound deep but it just ends up sounding like an incoherent mess. The game mechanics are fine, if not barely explained. There's also no way to keep track of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I agree with the other negative reviews, please do not purchase this game, it was almost certainly written by ai. I am frankly disgusted that I spent this long playing the game without realizing it, but the story only really ramps up a few hours in. Ai actively feeds off real writers work, scrambles it, and throws it back out. It is a disgrace to the whole of the artistic community, especially when this game relies so much on dialogue. Every character sounds the same, the player has no flavor…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly I wanted to give a good review but to me this game it's very AI-ed..? Like I can get based on the games this company published shares the same style (always the character drew with outlines... the vibrant colors.. the settings...) I wish there's more playability at least to date the characters, or decorate the bar and house interior with furniture store etc The game is indeed chill, but the expection didn't meet what I want.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →at first i was rlly digging the vibes of this game cause it was cozy and i like bartending. but after like 10 minutes or so i noticed the dialogue was just very AI like. the tones are constantly flat and it doesn't show the character's personality AT ALL and I'm very disappointed because the character designs are honestly really good and unique.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →mine is a bit of a mixed review, but leaning toward YES because at the end of the day i got exactly what i wanted from this game .. a relaxing little bartending job sim with no time limits (in classic mode, at least. there is a hard mode if you want) and pretty art. now......... if you're here for like, super well-written characters, i'm afraid you'll have to look elsewhere because. oh my god. it's like ... they're all the same person speaking in turns? speech patterns are the same, they carry…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello my name is bas i come from thailand i play around 2-3 hours oh......i will tell something gameplay system in first time is dizzy but when i understand how to mix gameplay is so fun Thk from thailand Thank you for release this game <3 <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Initially I was so excited to play this game, and I don't ever write game reviews but I had to warn others. I had maybe 10 mins of gameplay before I realized that the dialogue was extremely AI-coded. I went to read other reviews and lo and behold others can tell as well. I'm extremely disappointed and the fact that I could tell 10 mins in tells you how bad it is. Which is a shame because as others have said, the art is beautiful. Save your money and please support game developers who don't use…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have so many questions and no answers. Who wrote the dialogue? It's .. confusing to say the least. The game opens a story about some kind of memory loss and it seems every character, including the one we play, knows what's up with Elise - except us, the player. The game mechanics are fun but do get repetitive and not fun when the dialogue for all characters is just kind of whack and you get no answers to lore questions. Is there even any lore? Honestly don't know. I played to max…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{Graphics}--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ Paint.exe ---{Gameplay}--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It‘s just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Starring at walls is better ☐ Just don‘t ---{Audio}--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ Earrape ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☐ Adults ☐ Human ☐ Lizards ---{PC Requirements}--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boiiiiii ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the demo was your first shift in Mixed Spirits🍸 the full game is where the regulars start becoming regulars: wine orders, homebrews, signature cocktails & tiny fridge magnets you somehow care about #indiegames #indiegamedev
unlabelledView post →A bartender playing a bartending game? Say it isn't so! Mixed Spirits! 🍹Starting in an hour - at 2 PM CEST / 8 AM EST! 🍸 twitch.tv/ArmiaStars <<
unlabelledView post →Great game! Tho I have mixed feelings about it. - Gameplay: 7.5/10 . + At first the repetitive game loop is fine but got boring overtime. Its lack of penalties and sometimes even has bug ( especially pouring the wine part ) need to be fix. + Need more interaction between player and customers ( add dating features or a route of being close friends) + The bartending part is too simple, could add more challenging perspective ( idk why we have to add ice if it doesnt matter lol). Also, why…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →flower romance route when. Also good game chill to just make drinks . still flower romance when????
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very cute little game, i like the drink mechanics Genuinely such a good buy and such a cozy time (Spoiler free dont worry) though my biggest problem is that i honestly just want to make a bunch of drinks for these nicely designed characters- i would love to look at the story through a gallery or something but not while im actively playing Often i am playing a simpler game while chatting with my partner about our own stories- and getting interrupted with interesting reads make it harder…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun game! Let me kiss the cowboy and we'll be peachy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super shallow—I much rather prefer games like Coffee Talk or Tavern Talk or Hookah Haze…this is purely just mindless bartending no real story to it. I returned it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'll lead by saying overall, yes, the game is fun, I enjoy it, and I plan to continue playing. If the idea of making drinks and running a bar (a very simplified version) sounds fun, then yes, pick this up. But, the game does have a lot of weak points which I'd like to address. -The dialogue. You can ignore it, pretty much, thankfully, because it really isn't good. A lot of it was clearly written, or perhaps translated, with AI. "Load-bearing", "quietly", the whole structure of the dialogue…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best part of the game is easily the art direction. The character designs are great, especially the more alternative characters like Kurone, Nyx, and Shizuku. (Kurone is my personal favorite.) The social media feature is cool and I liked seeing the photos everyone uploaded. The gameplay is fairly easy to understand, and I liked the freedom of mixing my own drinks whenever a customer said ''surprise me.'' Unfortunately, the writing was a big let down. It is very obvious that the dialogue was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is superrr cute and fun!! i love the little magnets that you can get, i wish there was an option to maybe get a better relationship with customers outside of bartending and serving them but this game is def a cute cozy game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it is super fun, i enjoy the mechanics and having regulars to talk to and get to know, so i can recommend it based on that alone. but the dialogue is absolutely abysmal. it feels very ai-generated and pretentious, its very distracting and i catch myself rolling my eyes every time. i skip every character event because of it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →VERY FUN and relaxing to play! Levelling up is easy and getting to see new faces is always a treat! My Only Real Issues are the dialogue and story. Every character tries so hard to sound deep and wise that they all end up merging into one character speech wise if that makes sense. It's borderline nonsensical and I worry at times that AI was used for the dialogue instead of someone actually writing it. The dialogue just... doesn't hit and makes it feel more like a bore than *actual* interesting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this in my recommended by random chance the day it was released if I'm not mistaken. It's genuinely a great, very cozy game. It has charming dialogue that doesn't drag on for too long, beautiful artwork, and a great soundtrack. I know it's early to ask anything more of it right now, but in the future I hope it will add options to mix drinks as a freeplay option without any order, and perhaps romance features, maybe more cocktails or the option to have the phone open as reference when…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is fun and relaxing, with a satisfying gameplay loop, though after several hours it does begin to feel repetitive and lacking. Even in hard mode there's not really any challenge as the customer's patience seems to last just as long as the tip window, so if you switch from casual to hard mode you're already used to making drinks at the required speed and the change is barely noticeable. The art in the game is probably the highlight. Character designs are fun and mostly distinct…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →first of all congrats to all the artists who worked on this game!! i especially loved the drink designs and the characters, they look so unique. the game is definitely very niche, and the mechanics are really well done. you really get the most out of what a good bartender game can offer. definitely one of my favorite games from you guys so far!! :3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Worth my money, exactly the kind of game I've been dreaming of with cute characters and infinite bartending with no consequences. Don't care much for the stories though. They are very uneccessary and slop written to imitate Coffee Talk but without the soul and depth. It clearly feels like a secondary factor to the base game, therefore I just skip through it as it makes no difference. It doesn't take away from my enjoyment of the basic gameplay. This is not a game for you if you enjoy a visual…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall I think it is an incredibly fun game I would recommend to people who are more into the gameplay aspect than roleplaying as a bartender. The mechanics are the highlight of the game and never get tiring. I enjoy the customization of the ingredients, garnishes, glassware, and drinks a lot. The cocktail recipe designs are always cute and exciting when you get a new order you have never seen. Managing ingredients and restocking is fun to manage with the early game financial constraints. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game and its atmosphere!! Played the demo for hours and I'm excited to play the full game for hours as well. I only have a small issue; when I make a drink right (with all the specifications or if its a certain cocktail) the characters sometimes tell me I made their drink wrong. Other than this, I love everything about this game <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wanted to pause on my first run through to write a review, it's soooooooooooooooooooooo good. The art is really cute and cozy, the music is really nice. It's gameplay is relaxing, heavy emphasis on the management aspects as you have to manage your liquor, garnish and glass inventories but where this game really shines for me is the characters that visit your bar. They're all designed so well, and beautifully, you never know what to expect walking in the door next. And they're all so well…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Devs: PLEASE MORE OF FLOWER NPC XD Reminds me of the good ol bartending flash games, but modernised with modern characters, modern themes, and story/characters. Great job! Cocktail art is gorgeous. Enjoy seeing nostalgic games get a new life. Also, the story was better than I expected.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →GAME GIVEAWAY!! Today i'm streaming Mixed Spirits! A bartending sim where you get to know the story through your customers! Come on in for a chance to win!! #gamegiveaway #indiegame #gamekey #mixedspirits www.twitch.tv/itsalsoaruby
unlabelledView post →I liked the background and character designs alot. The special drinks are also superrrrr beautiful and they makes me want one irl!!! <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A cute and relaxing game. The music is very pleasant and while the gameplay isn't too deep, it's fairly satisfying. Especially the sound effects of the bottles and the ice lol The dialogue can be a bit confusing at times, but from what I understand the studio is not based in an english speaking country, so it's likely a matter of imperfect translation. I'm quite confident in saying that the game doesn't use AI generated content. None of the art or music has any telltale signs of genAI,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been grinding this game, mostly to 100% it. I do enjoy the stress free of it all. I do agree with some comments made here. Dialogue isn't exciting, its more so confusing in my opinion so if you're looking for story building, personally in my opinion, it's not it. HOWEVER, if you're just wanting a fun bartending experience then I recommend it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is fun and relaxing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely adore this game and how I can take my time playing with no rush in the casual mode. I highly recommend this game and I can't wait to play more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoyed this game! The art style is absolutely amazing and gives the game so much beauty. The story mode is really interesting and kept me engaged throughout. Definitely a fun and relaxing (and stressful lol) experience. I’d highly recommend it! 🍹✨
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is fun and cozy, I did have an issue with one order that I made perfectly but it still counted as wrong for some reason…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm very picky with my games and this basically perfectly fits into what I've been looking for! I love the huge variety of spirits and mixers and I really love that the customers are vague with their orders but still have some specifics, so that you can follow a guidline yet still be very creative with how you make the drinks. The art style is incredibly beautiful and the music is wonderful! I really like the characters and their designs and stories as well. The developer has done an amazing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am genuinely one second away from pulling out the shotgun from behind the counter and blasting these customers. I'M GETTING THEIR DRINKS RIGHT, AND THEY DON'T LIKE IT. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT FROM ME? (Chuckles is an angel, though.)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →nice aesthetics and cute characters !!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great simple to play cosy game when you want something low stakes. I really enjoy the drink mixing mechanics. I also like how each new drink type is introduced in a way that means you know exactly what to do. The art style is beautiful. There is a storyline but I haven't played enough yet to comment on how I feel about it. I know it's a game I will put many hours into and also one I can 100% the achievements in. UPDATE: I've put a lot more hours into the game and while I do still recommend…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros: - Charming character design - Simple gameplay loop - Cozy, brain-off type game - Cute art style - Chill music Cons: - Dialogue is very pretentious and odd - Story is kind of confusing and doesn't have a linear path - Lots of spelling mistakes - Some of the drink combos the customers ask for are literally impossible to create to their standards (things will cancel each other out no matter what combo you do to reach) Overall, really enjoy the game as a relaxing, no-stress type of game to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Things I enjoyed: I did, in fact, mix spirits. Had me doing some minor maths, but that's only an issue becuse im discalculate 🥰 I only added ice and garnishes if they asked for it. You can keep track of your stock when you go to buy more spirits- it tells you how many you have in your inventory, and there's a restock button to max out all of them at once. There's small upkeep jobs like making ice, garnishes and growing certain herbs. There is an in-game version of social media which is cool.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute low stress game with decent stories! Could play hours and not get tired of it (๑ö◡ö)۶
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're looking for a low stress cozy game with nice character designs, then this is the game for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoy the gameplay and the art so would definitely recommend on that front. The story is hard to follow and not well written, I think on account of being really overly pretentious in most places. I find myself not really caring and waiting for the interaction to end. Then again, that's really realistic to the experience of working in hospitality!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought on release and such a nice game to relax with <3 I love how much the range of ingredients expands as you level up, there's so much flexibility depending on whether you want to focus on how your drinks look, making them accurate to real life cocktails or just messing around to fulfil requests in the weirdest ways possible. The only bugs I encountered were minor and got fixed in the very first patch. While I do praise the flexibility, I do wonder if there could be a mode or something…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How many times have you cried yourself to sleep at night wishing you were a bartender? Well no more tears, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, it's time to learn
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →im obsessed already!!!! <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really good. Cute whimsical game, really addicting gameplay loop, and a story that extremely close to home for me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pretty good if you just want a calming game to play if your bored def would recommend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a cozy and fun game! fell in love <3 my only issue was that sometimes it would mark drinks as incorrecly made even if they werent incorrect at all. however that rarely happend, so it's not a gamechanger
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good game, well polished. Story is well written, totally recommend it. You should give it a try! I really liked the social media in the phone, posts and photos are so good! 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i'll be making drinks for a while
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Later today I'll be playing a game called 🍷Mixed Spirits: Bartender. 🍸 I haven't played it yet but it looks fun & cozy. I also have game keys to share with the community. Thank you again @rogueduck.net! Later this week I will be playing DBD & participating in Candles In The Fog. More info to come.
unlabelledView post →I honestly really love this game and I would definitely recommend it for people who have worked in the restaurant industry. It is really similar to real life without the rude customers!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a cute and fun game. Graphics and aesthetic are great and I love the story line and relationship building.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →love this cute game, i might just squeezed the life out of myself cause of it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As someone who owns basically every Rouge Duck game, this is their best one. If you like reading blended with good point and click gameplay, get this
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game when it was a demo and really enjoyed it. Now that it is out for real, there are a lot of differences but none of them bad. I enjoy playing the game and following the storyline.
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