# Hot Springs Story2

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1530345628](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1530345628)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1530345628`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (85 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.34
- **Last updated:** 2023-01-30
- **First published:** 2020-11-19
- **Size:** 64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hot-springs-story2/id1530345628)
- **Website:** [https://kairopark.jp/iphone/en/?from=m136](https://kairopark.jp/iphone/en/?from=m136)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kairosoft.net/priv.html](https://kairosoft.net/priv.html)

## Description

Hot Springs Story2 dives into a hotel resort sim where you design and manage a world-class hot springs getaway. Add new baths like Cauldron Baths and Footbaths, outfit your grounds with shops and leisure facilities, and tailor the guest experience to attract a diverse crowd.

From seasonal landscaping to pampering amenities and themed attractions, you’ll influence demand, staffing, and rankings. Guide guests—from couples to ninjas—toward 5-star fame, and watch travel guides feature your resort as it grows.

## Rankings

- #145,429 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise the pay-once model, depth, and polish of Hot Springs Story 2, a strong sequel for Kairosoft fans. However, stability and compatibility issues—crashes, save problems, and device-specific launch or display problems—are pervasive across multiple reviews. Recruitment bugs and pacing changes also frustrate progression for some. With fixes, it remains a compelling, replayable management sim that captures the classic Kairosoft charm.

### Pros

- Pay-once purchase with no freemium monetization; solid value for the price.
- Deep, expanded management gameplay with new features while preserving the classic Kairosoft feel.
- Polished visuals, animations, and music that create a soothing, charming vibe.
- High replay value and hours of engaging gameplay.
- Strong appeal to fans of the series; improvements and flow that satisfy longtime players.

### Cons

- Crashes and save issues after updates, sometimes rendering the game unplayable.
- Staffing/recruitment bugs that prevent hiring or stall progression.
- Compatibility problems on several iOS devices, including aspect-ratio cuts and launch failures.
- Balance/pacing concerns, including weaker item effects and time gating that reduce excitement.

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