Meet the team behind School Cafeteria Simulator

School Cafeteria Simulator is a simulation game that allows you to manage your own Indonesian school cafeteria. Developed by Akhir Pekan Studio, we spoke with Andy Lukito, the developer of School Cafeteria Simulator, discussing the inspiration behind the game and the challenges he faced while developing it, and how Google Play has helped his game grow.

A: We love creating simulator games. Our previous games, Warnet Life and Bakso Simulator, were well-received by players. After market research, we learned that our players are mostly school students. We wanted to create a game that would appeal to them, so we developed School Cafeteria Simulator.

A: Our biggest challenge while developing the game was meeting the high expectations of our players. Our last simulation game, Bakso Simulator, was released in July 2022, so there was a 10-month gap between games in this genre. Additionally, this game has a story connection to the previous game, so players were eager to see how the story would continue.

A: The pandemic forced many people to stay home and limit physical interactions. As a result, many people turned to gaming for escape. Subsequently, online gaming has become increasingly popular. We believe that the online gaming trend in Indonesia will continue to grow in the future.

A: Google Play is a great partner for developing games. It's the perfect platform for us because our target market is Indonesian players, and most Indonesians use Android. The Play Console is easy to use, and Google Play's algorithm and interface are user-friendly. This allows us to focus on making fun games, and let Google Play take care of the rest.

A: Our game has more than 15 storylines to explore, with main and side quests that are intertwined with the player's advancement. Spoiler alert! One of the side quests is to help Mr. Yamo. After helping him through his journey, he will become an employee in our school cafeteria!

A: With so many stories that we want to tell, the locations that can be used in the game are limited. That's why, we are planning to add new areas in the game. A new city, where there are not only lots of new shops, but also new experiences for players to discover.