Hotel Galactic

Hotel Galactic

Early access since Jul 2025

Welcome to Imoshima - an island floating in the clouds! Run a cozy intergalactic hotel where everyone wants to return. Build, decorate, cook, and discover the stories of your cosmic guests. It's a game about friendship set in a hand-drawn world inspired by iconic Japanese animation.

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Evaluation

Hotel Galactic remains in Early Access, with a notably active and recently refreshed development team. The game launched on July 24, 2025 under the original studio Ancient Forge, which acknowledged a premature launch and undertook an extensive repair effort. This culminated in the major Winter Rework update on December 18, 2025, which rebuilt core systems and AI from the ground up, accompanied by a free Wicker furniture DLC. The most significant development since the last evaluation is a completed studio transition: Ancient Forge was unable to sustain development due to financial strain. EndGameLoop Games acquired the project and announced this publicly on June 17, 2026, explicitly committing to continued development and describing Hotel Galactic's future as "incredibly bright." Crucially, EndGameLoop Games confirmed they brought on as many of Ancient Forge's original developers as possible, providing continuity in the team. EndGameLoop Games followed through quickly: on June 25, 2026, they shipped the "Digging Deeper" update (version 0.6.7), described as the biggest update since the Winter Rework. It added underground exploration and mining, a teleport system, two new room types (cinema and library), a new VIP guest, new alien species (Vergs), new story content, a color/dye machine, staff outfits, and new recipes. A hotfix (0.6.8) followed on July 9, 2026, addressing bugs and achieving Steam Deck Verified status. The store still lists an unreleased Soundtrack DLC with no release date, representing committed content not yet delivered. The game is clearly in active development with concrete upcoming content — a full 1.0 release remains the stated goal, and the developer has given no indication that development is winding down.
Evidence
EndGameLoop Games ships the 'Digging Deeper' update (0.6.7), described as the biggest update since the Winter Rework, adding underground areas, teleports, cinema and library rooms, new VIP guest, new alien species, story content, color machine, and more.
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source content shipped
high
EndGameLoop Games announces acquisition of Hotel Galactic from Ancient Forge (which ceased development due to financial strain), commits to continued development toward full release, and teases a 'massive new content update dropping soon.'
news post · Jun 17, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Content

2 of 3 released · 1 planned

Media

Details

Publisher
EndGameLoop Games
Achievements
68
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Create a Home Away from Home

Looking for a place where you can just take a breath? Welcome to Hotel Galactic! It's a tale of friendship, trust, and creating a space where everyone – no matter what corner of the galaxy they come from – feels safe.

Settle on the cloud-drifting Island of Imoshima and build a hotel that will become the true heart of this world, welcoming travelers from across the endless galaxy. Who knows what story the next guest crossing your threshold will bring?

Forget about cold spreadsheets or demanding management and immerse yourself in a warm, magical world to take a breath and feel truly friendly warmth.

Build and Decorate Your Way

With the help of your trusty crew of workers, the island will quickly fill with new rooms. Design everything from scratch: cozy guest bedrooms, spacious dining rooms filled with the smell of delicious food, game rooms with arcades, and even a relaxing spa with massage tables and a sauna!

Play with styles and colors - you have a whole host of unique furniture and cozy decorations at your disposal to give the interiors exactly the vibe you want.

Meet Guests from Across the Galaxy

Wanderers from all kinds of fantastic races will knock on your door. Each of them has their own deep backstory, unique character, and... specific requirements. Win their appreciation by tailoring rooms to their needs. When an object they know so well from their own planet appears in their room, they'll surely feel better right away. Show them heart and hospitality, and they'll share their stories and bonds of friendship with you.

The Way to the Heart is Through the Stomach

What would a good hotel be without delicious food? Start a garden, take care of it, get a variety of seeds and grow cosmic plants to get ingredients that guarantee the best quality dishes served in the hotel restaurant. Cook dishes that will perfectly hit the cosmic palates of your guests, taking into account their culinary preferences. After all, nothing brings people together like a shared, warm meal!

Expand Your Possibilities

Discover new technologies that will help you meet hotel challenges. New styles, furniture, decorations, and even staff uniforms - it's all at your fingertips thanks to a network of merchants who are always ready to help you and provide the necessary raw materials or extra hands to work!

Last evaluated Aug 17, 2026
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