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Barfender: CO-OP Bar SimulatorWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Co-op bar simulator for 1 to 4 players where you pour drinks and survive chaos.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Barfender: CO-OP Bar Simulator (6h 13m in total). The problem that came up most: starting money is too tight for furniture, licenses and flyers, in 3 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 6h 13m analysed · English, French · analysed in the week of 12 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 58
- Ideas
- 7
- Highlights
- 19
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 159 in all.
Where the moments happened
Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.
- Stream 1, 46 min analysed: 10 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
- Stream 2, 46 min analysed: 20 problems, 15 highlights.
- Stream 3, 37 min analysed: 19 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 11 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 5, 58 min analysed: 32 problems, 4 highlights.
- Stream 6, 41 min analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 7, 40 min analysed: 22 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
- Stream 8, 44 min analysed: 3 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
Problems (58)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #33Frustration
starting money is too tight for furniture, licenses and flyers
3 of 8 streams · 12 moments
12 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Frustration
stock of drinks and supplies runs out mid-service
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
unclear how to stop customers throwing items at the bartender
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
too few tables and chairs for waiting customers early on
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
flyer objective and flyer designer purpose are unclear
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
menu price setting and pricing indicators are hard to understand
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
drunk customers vomit, adding cleanup work during service
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
a floor mess cannot be cleaned up
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
game crashed during character creation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
new beer tap setup is confusing and tap beer sells poorly
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
no clear peaceful way to remove troublemakers, brawls escalate
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
customer brawls trap and hit the staff
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
carrying and dropping trays and items is fiddly
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
protection payment is unaffordable and its timing is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
flyers fail to bring in customers on opening day
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
first-person camera causes motion sickness and no third-person option
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
chat voted event wipes half the cash
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
no standalone counters to set items on
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
orders are hard to keep track of during rushes
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
running the bar alone is overwhelming when orders pile up
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
dancing alert fires with nobody dancing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
objects fall off the bar without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
decoration points requirement is poorly explained
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
basic chores like washing and mopping are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
tutorial controls for fighting and dancing are not shown
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
players can die from punches without knowing it was possible
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
unclear how to place stock and new equipment
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
hard to tell when the bar is open or closed
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
drinks are hard to identify by name or look
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
market price swings are noticed late and hurt sales
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
day report numbers do not match what happened
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
customer queue and behaviour prompts are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
character editor is wide but its menu is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
lobby invite seems to reach only one co-op partner
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
curvy body option is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
forgot that selling goes through the pawn shop
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
customer stands staring at the bartender without purpose
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
unclear whether brawling customers skip their bill
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
orders vanish at closing time without a clear cue
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
stock ordering screen not obvious at first
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
customers skip a cleaned table without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
beer barrel setup not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
order serving is hard to track and click
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
unclear how to buy snacks, store or phone
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
star objective gives no hint how to earn it
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
flyers and tray get knocked away and lost
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
some face sliders have little visible effect
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
protection money collector feels like a pointless tax
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
fridge contents hard to see
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
clothing options make the character look odd
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
low health effect blocks the view
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
customers kick dropped items around the floor
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
emote menu has too many entries to browse
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
customers wander behind the bar
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
progress does not carry over from the demo
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
default audio levels are unbalanced
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
brawls and cleaning overlap into chaos
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
blinking hud icon at top right is distracting
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (7)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #59Suggestion
placed furniture cannot be moved or sold easily
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Suggestion
bar sign editor is limited and looks off
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Suggestion
outfit editor hides tops behind lower clothing section
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Suggestion
no way to fill a whole tray of glasses at once
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Suggestion
players want in-game chat or voice
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Suggestion
players want to clean and interact with the street outside
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Suggestion
request for cigars as a new item
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (19)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #66Highlight
character creator offers wide and fun cosmetic variety, outfits well liked
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Highlight
newly added bar stools and bigger bar are well liked
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Highlight
snap alignment for furniture placement is praised
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Highlight
copyright free music option is welcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Highlight
twitch bot and automatic chat polls are well received
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Highlight
bar naming and flyer designer customization
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Highlight
dancing is expressive and enjoyable
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Highlight
staff cleaning up the bar is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Highlight
healing by drinking from the bar is liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Highlight
new emote and dance menu is liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
customer event writing is enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
animated club sign looks cute
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
glasses can hang upside down on the rack
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
accidental new recipe discovery is a fun surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
bumping heads when grabbing the same glass is funny
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
decorated bar looks satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
physics play like mopping with bodies is fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
cleaning feels well made
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
phone menu offers many items and free pricing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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