Hotel Architect vs TasteMaker
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hotel Architect wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. TasteMaker is $13.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hotel Architect | TasteMaker |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 55 | 49 |
| Quality | 75 | 67 |
| Value | 55 | 47 |
| Popularity | 27 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $25.49 | $11.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.4% positive | 83.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 319 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hotel Architect | TasteMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 14, 2026 | April 21, 2023 |
| Developers | Pathos Interactive | Jelle Booij |
| Publishers | Gamersky Games, Wired Productions | Jelle Booij |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-7700, AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Intel ARC A750, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, AMD Radeon RX 6600-XT | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hotel Architect or TasteMaker?
Hotel Architect won the comparison against TasteMaker based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Hotel Architect worth buying over TasteMaker?
Based on the metrics, Hotel Architect won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Hotel Architect currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC