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About Bakso Simulator
Bakso Simulator lets you run an Indonesian bakso restaurant from the ground up. You can build, upgrade, and protect your shop while handling daily chores like payroll and pest control.
The game also offers a city full of characters, quests, and a personal home you can design after work. It is a single‑player, free‑to‑play title for Windows with Steam achievements, cloud saves, and volume controls.
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Restaurant Creation
The core loop begins with establishing your own bakso restaurant. The description explicitly says you can "Create your own bakso restaurant".
Later you can expand the shop, as the text mentions you may "Upgrade your business!". Upgrades are presented as a way to grow the restaurant’s capabilities.
- Plan early upgrades to avoid rebuilding later.
- Observe how each new facility changes customer flow.
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City Characters
A variety of townsfolk appear throughout the city, and you can help them by doing their quests. The source notes "Lots of characters to interact in the city".
Helping these characters is described as "Help the townsfolks by doing their quests", indicating that quest work is a primary interaction method.
- Talk to characters to find their quests.
- Track how quests relate to your restaurant work.

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Story Progression
The game follows an "exciting story about the city" that unfolds as you complete quests and explore. Story milestones are tied to your actions in town.
Progress is encouraged by the phrase "Follow the exciting story about the city", suggesting narrative advancement is a key goal alongside business growth.
- Balance quest completion with daily restaurant duties.
- Note story clues that hint at future upgrades.
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Home Design
After a workday you can return home to sleep and customize your living space. The description says "design your house according to your liking".
Home design is presented as a separate activity from restaurant management, offering a creative outlet distinct from business tasks.
- Use home design time to experiment with layouts.
- Consider aesthetic themes that could inspire restaurant décor.
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Business Management
Running the shop includes paying staff, as the text warns "Don't forget to pay your employees". Payroll appears as a recurring responsibility.
You must also protect the bakso from pests and supernatural threats; the description lists "Guard your bakso from flies, thieves and ghost".
- Set a regular payroll schedule to avoid missed payments.
- Monitor for flies, thieves, or ghosts and react quickly.





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