Hotel Tales
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Hotel Tales

Mysterious Hotel between worlds simulator: check in guests, solve their problems, and try to survive whatever it takes! Yeah, your colleagues are seductive ghosts, your clients are lustful mercenaries, and the night shift might end up with a ritual... But hey, at least the paycheck is huge!

DEV: TopHouse StudioPUB: TopHouse PublishingAppID 3413800
DEVELOPER POSTSevery ~7d·last 18d ago·19 recorded in 6 months

Is Hotel Tales still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

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Developer activity at a glance

Catch up on Hotel Tales with the developer’s own announcements. Start with the newest recorded post, then explore the details before you return.

Newest identified developer post

Changelog v1.3.2 26.10.26

· Published by the developer

3recent developer posts shown belowSelected from the developer record, separately from press coverage. Announcements are not necessarily shipped patches.
Last successful news check: This is our collection date, not the date of the latest patch.
  1. Newest in this record ·

    Changelog v1.3.2 26.10.26

    From the recorded announcement

    After update 1.3, some users experienced game crashes when launching the game. This was due to outdated drivers on the players’ PCs. We have added a local fix for this issue to the game. To avoid such problems in other games, we recommend downloading and installing the latest version of Visual C++ Redistributable on…

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    After update 1.3, some users experienced game crashes when launching the game. This was due to outdated drivers on the players’ PCs. We have added a local fix for this issue to the game. To avoid such problems in other games, we recommend downloading and installing the latest version of Visual C++ Redistributable on your PC. Special thanks to player Valentino Napolitano for reporting the issue. A screen resolution setting has been added at the players’ request. Fix the nighttime sex scene with Nikki.

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  2. Earlier announcement ·

    Changelog v1.3.1 09.10.26

    From the recorded announcement

    Added Cloud Save SteamFixing a number of errors that we managed to get with the help of analyticsFixed freezes in random scenarios for playersFixed a rare bug with a broken skip button for a mini-game in story mode.

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  3. Earlier announcement ·

    Changelog v1.3 29.09.26

    From the recorded announcement

    NEW: Added Story Mode — in Story Mode, you can skip mini-games if you want to focus on the game’s story. Added a DLC page to the game start screen. Added color changes and animations to timers when 30 seconds remain. Updated: Added previews for all puzzles. Updated audio fade-outs. Adjusted the timing of some side…

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    NEW: Added Story Mode — in Story Mode, you can skip mini-games if you want to focus on the game’s story. Added a DLC page to the game start screen. Added color changes and animations to timers when 30 seconds remain. Updated: Added previews for all puzzles. Updated audio fade-outs. Adjusted the timing of some side dialogues. Updated Auto Mode. It now automatically advances to the next line after the voice-over finishes. Previously, Auto Mode was based on the displayed text. Fixes: Fixed issues with the Wolf Girl’s English voice-over in the “Key Search” mini-game. Fixed animation issues with Lady Borealis and Huntress in the “Massage” mini-game. Fixed sound and music playback issues in various scenes and locations. Fixed an audio issue when loading from one scenario into another. Fixed various logic issues in scenarios. Fixed sound issues in QTE mini-games. Various other minor fixes.

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88.7
Strong

Elixir Rating

79.7% of 575 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 76.2. The developers have shipped 3 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 12.5.

reception 76.2·support +12.5·Strong

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Current price

$12.74$14.99−15%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

18 days ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~7 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

3

Current silence

3× normal

The developers post roughly every 7 days and were last heard 18 days ago — within their normal range. 3 substantial updates recorded in the past six months. It is currently 15% below its usual price.

Last successful news check: Nov 10, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.

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Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

patchAug 16, 2026

Hotel Tales Announces an Erotic Visual Novel Set in a Shifting Hotel

Hotel Tales (AppID 3413800) is an erotic visual novel and work simulator set inside an unusual hotel, according to an announcement posted by author Al3rmo on July 31, 2026.

The game frames each in-game shift as a string of events, encounters, and problems to resolve. Players manage time, complete tasks, interact with guests and staff, and extract information from conversations — then apply it through seduction, pressure, or blackmail. The tone, per the source, blends dark humor, moral ambiguity, and "a touch of horror."

What the announcement describes

  • Branching romance paths and multiple relationship endings
  • Animated NSFW scenes with voice acting
  • A day-and-event system with random encounters and story twists
  • Mini-games tied to hotel work
  • Nighttime events and hidden story content
  • Full freedom to approach situations gently, harshly, or selfishly
  • Consequences that range from new relationship paths to conflict, breakups, or "more tragic outcomes"

The source does not mention a release date, pricing, platform requirements, or any current review data.

For players drawn to consequence-driven adult visual novels, Hotel Tales positions its central hook around player agency — the claim being that the game's scenes, relationships, and story course shift depending on how each situation is handled.

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News & source history

30 recorded posts · includes developer announcements and press coverage

Community AnnouncementsOct 26, 2026
Changelog v1.3.2 26.10.26

After update 1.3, some users experienced game crashes when launching the game. This was due to outdated drivers on the players’ PCs. We have added a local fix for this issue to the game. To avoid such problems in other games, we recommend d…

Community AnnouncementsOct 9, 2026
Changelog v1.3.1 09.10.26

Added Cloud Save SteamFixing a number of errors that we managed to get with the help of analyticsFixed freezes in random scenarios for playersFixed a rare bug with a broken skip button for a mini-game in story mode.

Community AnnouncementsSep 29, 2026
Changelog v1.3 29.09.26

NEW: Added Story Mode — in Story Mode, you can skip mini-games if you want to focus on the game’s story. Added a DLC page to the game start screen. Added color changes and animations to timers when 30 seconds remain. Updated: Added previews…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 24, 2026
Первое DLC для Hotel Tales уже в разработке

В первом DLC Hotel Tales вас ждёт новая история на грани Рагнарёка: древние долги, опасные богини, битвы, магия, соблазнение и проблемы такого масштаба, что обычная смена в Отеле внезапно начинает казаться отпуском. Веорра нашли. А значит, …

Community AnnouncementsSep 24, 2026
The first DLC for Hotel Tales is already in development⚡️

The Thunderer thought he could hide from his past at the Hotel. Bad news: his past has come after him personally.In the first Hotel Tales DLC, a new story on the brink of Ragnarok awaits you: ancient debts, dangerous goddesses, battles, mag…

Community AnnouncementsSep 5, 2026
Changelog v1.2.7 05.09.26

Notifications about background unlocks in the gallery now appear only when something has actually been unlocked there Font fixes Changes to hotel reputation calculation. Now reputation from serving and not serving guests is calculated all a…

Community AnnouncementsSep 2, 2026
Changelog v1.2.5 02.09.26

Minor fixes for localization, voiceovers, and dialogue Fix for the pause function in QTE mini-games For each guest served you now get 3 hotel reputation instead of 2 Fix for save list scrolling Character scrolling update in the wardrobe

Community AnnouncementsSep 1, 2026
Changelog v1.2.3 01.09.26

Fixed the coin achievement Fixed collisions in the cleaning minigame: previously, you couldn't clean an item until the ones next to it had been cleared Fixed audio disappearing after loading the game Fixed the exit button on the credits scr…

Community AnnouncementsAug 26, 2026
Changelog 26.08.26 v1.2.1

Added a difficulty system: Easy, Normal, and Hard. The difficulty level affects almost all mini-games. Improved both boss fights. The combat system has become more responsive and engaging. Added a results screen at the end of the game. Adde…

Community AnnouncementsAug 25, 2026
Your shift is over, little bunny — time for your reward! ✨

Your week at the hotel is over, which means it’s time to receive a well-earned reward for all your hard work! Hotel Tales now has Community Items: Steam Trading Cards, profile backgrounds, emoticons, and badges.Thank you to everyone who wor…

Community AnnouncementsAug 18, 2026
Changelog v1.1.4 18.08.26

Added side conversations with characters on the Hotel map. Animated background characters during dinner scenes. Added a window at the end of the game to unlock the entire Gallery. Improved some story art for various plot branches. Added mus…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 10, 2026
Two major TopHouse titles - now in one bundle!

FEMBOY FUTA HOUSE and Hotel Tales are now available together - the perfect chance to dive into two of our biggest universes at once.And keep a close eye on the characters! Both games feature crossover skins from the neighboring world: Bella…

Community AnnouncementsAug 8, 2026
Changelog v1.0.7 08.08.26

Fixed the unlock conditions for certain Achievements. Fixed coins being reset when switching between save files. The “Continue” button no longer appears in the Main Menu when there are no save files. Improved responsiveness across different…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 4, 2026
Changelog v1.0.3 04.08.26

Fixed a critical bug that caused some players to not save their choices correctly during the passage, which eventually led to incorrect endings or the impossibility of plot actions/events.

Community AnnouncementsAug 3, 2026
Changelog v1.0.2 03.08.26

Added the ability to change the voice language separately Added the ability to mute the voice of the main character and Narrator Added events explaining Solomon's appearance at the Hotel Fixed the lack of sounds in the scenes Fixed the issu…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 31, 2026
Fix Steam integrations + Achievements

Fixed steam integrations Fixed steam achievements

Community AnnouncementsJul 31, 2026
Welcome to Hotel Tales❤️

Hotel Tales is an erotic visual novel and work simulator set in an unusual Hotel, where every day brings new events, scenes, encounters, and problems that you will have to deal with during your shift.You will manage your time, complete vari…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
🌍 Hotel Tales Worldwide Release Times

The doors of Hotel Tales will soon open to guests around the world! Find your region and get ready to begin your first shift at this one-of-a-kind hotel.🇺🇸 Los Angeles - July 31, 9:00 AM🇺🇸 New York - July 31, 12:00 PM🇧🇷 São Paulo - Ju…

Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
💖 TopHouse joins the Waifu Gala Fest!

FEMBOY FUTA HOUSE and HOTEL TALES are taking part in the festival, and our characters have been nominated for the Waifu Gala Awards:🏆 Best Girl - Pasiphae & Bella🏅 Mommy Medal - Hotel Owner🍒 Oppai Ovation - Lavo🐾 Nyan Notables - Adler🦶…

Community AnnouncementsJul 3, 2026
✨The release of Hotel Tales is just around the corner!✨

Your first shift starts on July 31.Hotel Tales is a story-driven job simulator set in an unusual Hotel located at the crossroads of worlds. Here, you’ll be welcoming strange guests, interacting with mysterious coworkers, and gradually uncov…

Community AnnouncementsApr 20, 2026
Hotel Tales: 100,000 WISHLISTS ❤️

🎉 100,000 wishlists. We still can’t quite believe it.When we first started working on Hotel Tales, it was just an idea about a strange Hotel between worlds, full of mysteries, unusual guests, awkward shifts, friendship, romance, and situat…

Community AnnouncementsApr 10, 2026
Devlog: Spa, disco, and ghost problems

Hey! Today we have several activities lined up for you that make life at the Hotel pretty eventful 😈🛁 Spa treatments you won’t forget.We are actively working on the spa area.This is a full multi-stage mini-game where you will:wash guests …

Community AnnouncementsMar 19, 2026
March Temptations.

Hey everyone!From March 19 to 26 TopHouse games are on sale on Steam.Some of them are getting especially sweet discounts, with certain titles up to 60% off!Here’s a small selection of what we’ve prepared for you:FEMBOY FUTA HOUSE - 10% offA…

Community AnnouncementsMar 11, 2026
Hotel Tales Deluxe Edition

Welcome, dear guest!It’s been a while, but don’t worry — we’re not going to play coy and pretend nothing has changed at the Hotel. Quite the opposite. While you were roaming the halls and giving our staff those bedroom eyes, we were busy pr…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 12, 2026
🕯 UMBRANOMICON is now on Steam 🕯

The story begins. The world of Lumindor is no longer watching from the sidelines; now it’s ready to gladly reveal all its secrets to you. THE GIRLS ARE WAITING FOR THEIR SAVIOR❤️🌑 Hot fantasy with a curse Umbranomicon is a story-driven vis…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 9, 2026
✨ New demo and trailer are here ✨

❤️‍🔥 Hello, community! ❤️‍🔥 Since November, you’ve already been familiar with our demo, and it truly means a lot to us that you’ve stayed with us all this time! 💖 So we’ve updated it to make the experience even brighter and to show every…

Community AnnouncementsJan 30, 2026
Hello everyone. February Sale is here!

From January 30 to February 13, Steam discounts are available on most TopHouse projects.Some games have discounts of up to 60%Here is the list of some of our games: AURA: Hentai Cards - 50%FEMBOY FUTA HOUSE - 10%Becoming a King - 15%MILF's …

Community AnnouncementsJan 23, 2026
80,000 wishlists, release and DLC coming up soon

❤️‍🔥 Hey, community! ❤️‍🔥 We have reached 80,000 wishlists. This is your vote of trust, and we are ready to live up to it. The release is getting close, so it is time to show what the Hotel is really all about.🎭 Story: various and conseq…

Community AnnouncementsDec 23, 2025
70,000+ wishlists, a comic series, and new horizons in Hotel Tales

The Hall of the Hotel Between Worlds is especially lively today. It feels like there are more guests than ever, and this time it is not just a rumor.✨ Hotel Tales has already been added to wishlists by more than 70,000 players. For us, this…

Community AnnouncementsNov 20, 2025
TopHouse Multiverse at Hotel Tales

Every day in the Hotel brings a new face.But today… Today we’ve got someone truly special. He arrived as if sculpted from sea-foam itself — and instantly sent our maids into a flutter. He crossed the boundary between worlds to seek refuge w…