Minami Lane Reviews

Minami Lane is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
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MARLEY M
Top Critic
4.5 / 5.0
Feb 29, 2024

Minami Lane is a testament to the charm and depth indie games can offer. With its engaging blend of management and strategy wrapped in an irresistibly-cute package, it's a delightful journey that invites players to create, manage and grow their little slice of paradise. The presence of a talking tanuki guide is just the cherry on top, adding a unique, whimsical touch that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Minami Lane. Whether you're strategizing your next build in Mission and Planner Mode or freely decorating in Creative Mode, Minami Lane will surely captivate and charm your heart.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2024

It’s true there’s not much to Minami Lane, but this is a fine example of wholesome gaming: simple, engaging and wonderfully relaxing. The fact it’s been made by such a small team makes it all the better. Don’t come here expecting an in-depth city building experience, but if a few hours of cosiness appeals, we’re pretty sure you’ll have a fine old time.

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80 / 100
Mar 3, 2024

Minami Lane is a nice-looking, bite-sized town management game that offers an engaging slice of gameplay for a very low price.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 29, 2024

Minami Lane is a remarkable management sim that manages to perfectly balance its cozy atmosphere with its complex gameplay.

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Loved
Feb 28, 2024

Minami Lane is easily one of the cutest and most “coziest” games I’ve ever played. From the moment I started it, I was immediately reminded of another cozy favourite of mine – Capybara Spa, but to be honest, Minami Lane is easily the better game. It perfectly balances challenge and cuteness with enough quirkiness and cats to satisfy any cozy games fan. My only gripe is that someone should’ve warned me to get a bubble tea to have on hand while playing Minami Lane.

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