Maltese's Fluffy Onsen

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen

Released May 2025

Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind.

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Evaluation

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen launched on May 13, 2025 and has received a steady stream of major content updates ever since. In roughly 15 months, the developer has shipped the following major releases: the Summer Fever seasonal DLC (July 23, 2025), the free Bird DLC with v1.4 (September 16, 2025), the free Frog DLC with v1.5 (December 19, 2025), the free Horse DLC with v1.6 (February 13, 2026), a Spring Update with v1.7 (March 20, 2026), a 1st Anniversary Update with v1.8 (May 4, 2026), and most recently the Summer Update v1.81 (August 7, 2026). This establishes a very consistent cadence of major content releases roughly every 2–3 months. The August 7, 2026 Summer Update is the most recent major release — just 12 days before today's date — placing us squarely within the established update window. The developer's July 31, 2026 preview post described the Summer Update as "the first major update for the Summer Fever DLC," implying further updates to that DLC are possible. The launch announcement on May 14, 2025 also explicitly stated the team had "many fun ideas" and would "continue to explore updates based on your feedback and our development schedule." No announcement of development completion or end of content has been made. The game continues to receive substantial, regular updates from an actively engaged developer.
Evidence
v1.81 Summer Update launched with 11 new summer decoration items, 36 stage-exclusive items, and 6 new pools for the Summer Fever DLC. Most recent major content release as of today.
news post · Aug 7, 2026 source content shipped
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v1.8 1st Anniversary Update launched with new accessories, decorations, additional OST tracks, and extra save slots.
news post · May 4, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

5 of 5 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Sinkhole Studio
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind.

  • A Cozy Bathhouse
    Help your animal guests relax and unwind with a warm bath. Set the water temperature to your liking—cold, warm, or hot—or create special baths using bubble machines and herbal bags.

  • Refreshing Drinks and Snacks
    Create a relaxing space for animals to rest after a good soak. From vending machines with thirst-quenching drinks to snack stands that fill their tummies, you have plenty of options to keep them happy.

  • Your Very Own Bathhouse
    Have you ever dreamed of owning a bathhouse? Design it your way, from nostalgic tiled interiors to open-air baths that warm you up just thinking about them. Make your dream bathhouse a reality.

  • A Variety of Animal Guests
    Cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and more. Many different guests from the animal world come to relax and unwind. Run your bathhouse and meet all kinds of wonderful visitors.

  • Helpful Staff to Lend a Hand
    Great service takes effort and care. Manage your staff to keep the floors dry and safe, restock supplies, and make sure every guest has a fantastic experience.

(*Please note that the bathing habits of animals in the game may differ from those of real animals.)

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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