The Lost Art of Innkeeping

The Lost Art of Innkeeping

SeaPhoenix · July 29, 2020 · Management, Cozy, Point & Click, Female Protagonist, 2D

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The Lost Art of Innkeeping price by region

The Lost Art of Innkeeping costs £4.29 in the United Kingdom, $4.99 in the United States, €4.99 in Europe (EUR), $4.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$6.49 in Canada, NZ$7.39 in New Zealand, A$7.50 in Australia, R$16.99 in Brazil and zł22.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Lost Art of Innkeeping offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £4.29 £4.29 — 1
United Statesyour region $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €4.99 €4.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Canada CA$6.49 CA$6.49 — 1
New Zealand NZ$7.39 NZ$7.39 — 1
Australia A$7.50 A$7.50 — 1
Brazil R$16.99 R$16.99 — 1
Poland zł22.99 zł22.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Lost Art of Innkeeping

You’ve just inherited Cascade Manor from your eccentric aunt, but not only is it in a dismal condition, you have only 30 days to pay off the loan your aunt took out shortly before her death.

You decide to convert the manor into an inn, but while you’re busy trying to satisfy the needs of your unusual and persnickety guests, you discover that there is more to the manor than meets the eye...

Highlights


  • Explore the manor and its surroundings, and unlock new rooms and discover new areas.
  • Hire an interesting cast of characters to work at your inn.
  • Meet a gaggle of guests with unique personalities, including adventurers, inventors, opera singers, fairies, penguins, and many others.
  • Complete mini-quests such as hunting down the ghost haunting the manor, finding coal for the blacksmith, restoring an ancient temple, and more!
  • Configure guest rooms, purchase amenities, and upgrade the manor and nearby village to keep your guests happy.
  • Design advertisements to attract more guests, but be warned, false advertising will not be taken lightly either by the authorities or your visitors!
  • Find items and beautiful paintings that will help you pay off the loan and solve the mystery of your aunt's puzzling behavior.
  • Replay the game with a New Game+ and discover several exciting new items and guests, and experience different outcomes and multiple endings based on your choices and actions.
  • Unlock achievements, master the art of innkeeping, and become the owner of a 5-star inn that caters even to royalty!

Playtime



About 4 hours for one playthrough (multiple endings available).

Note



This game is an extension of a short demo for the 2017 Indie Game Maker Contest, The Rock and the Rose (which won 2nd prize), with many more new items, areas, characters and upgrades, additional gameplay elements, a richer storyline, achievements, higher-resolution artwork, and improved pixel art and UI.

The sequel, The Hidden Art of Innkeeping, will be released on Sep 3, 2024!

The Lost Art of Innkeeping — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended May 28, 2026
This game is the first installment in a mini-series of inn-keeping and management games set in a low-magic world with a technological level comparable to that of the early 20th century. To be honest, it’s a small-scale production. However, small-scale doesn’t mean simple, and it’s clear that the developer is doing an excellent job with the tools at their disposal. [b]Would I recommend it? Yes. [/b] I had a lot of fun playing this game. Due to my own mistake (I played the series in reverse order), I accidentally spoiled the plot for myself. Despite that, I enjoyed learning about the origins and backstories of some of the NPCs who will appear in the sequel. Unfortunately, the flaws are more noticeable in this game - mainly because it was the first installment, serving as both a first attempt and a test of the concept. ✅[list] [*] Well prepared tutorial. Everything is presented in a clear and concise manner, some of the bigger games could learn a thing or two from this. [*] Cleverly implanted hint system. [*] 2 difficulty levels: classic and relaxing, so you can play without the stress of a deadline. [*] Enjoyable story. You’re renovating an inherited estate and, in the process…
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Recommended Jun 4, 2026
This was so cozy and fun!! I already have the next game, I cant wait to see what new mystery to uncover next <3 <3 <3
Recommended May 17, 2026
It's a short game, but I had fun
Recommended Mar 28, 2026
I finished my first playthrough of the game a while back and it was extremely satisfying. The game focuses on running the inn and managing the guests, but there's a dash of mystery to it as well. I enjoyed the game's pacing and the number of tasks was quite manageable. While the repeated interactions and dialogues got a little stale over time, the medley of characters and the story's progression kept my interest. There seems to be some replay value and extra content, which is a plus. I played the game on the Steam deck and it went smoothly. Overall, I would certainly recommend the game.
Recommended Jan 15, 2026
Very cozy and charming game!
Recommended Jan 14, 2026
What a gem to come across. I was not expecting to enjoy running an inn as much as I have. Short and small, but lots of fun.

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