Barbershop Simulator is a first-person grooming game that places players behind the chair in a virtual barbershop. The core idea is to recreate the everyday experience of cutting hair, shaving beards, and interacting with clients. Instead of focusing on fast-paced action or competitive elements, the game centers around detail, precision, and creativity. The goal is to satisfy each customer’s request as closely as possible using a range of tools and techniques.
Tools, Tasks, and Techniques
Players are equipped with a variety of grooming instruments that mimic real-life tools. Clippers, razors, scissors, combs, and spray bottles are all used to shape hair and beards according to client preferences. Each tool behaves slightly differently, requiring players to adapt their hand movements and approach depending on the style or texture of the hair. The physics-based controls allow for freehand shaping, which makes each haircut unique and open to improvisation.
Main tools available in the game:
- Electric clippers with adjustable guards
- Straight razors for close shaving
- Scissors for fine cutting and detailing
- Combs and brushes for control and parting
- Spray bottles to dampen and manage hair texture
Customer Interaction and Progression
Each client enters with a specific hairstyle or beard request. Some provide clear reference photos, while others describe their vision in vague terms, leaving more room for creative interpretation. After completing a session, the client rates the result based on accuracy, cleanliness, and how closely it matched their expectations. High scores lead to tips and reputation points, which unlock new tools, cosmetic upgrades, or additional shop customization options.
As the game progresses, players can expand their business. This includes upgrading the shop’s appearance, attracting more high-profile clients, and even hiring assistants to handle basic tasks. Some customers come with challenging requests, including asymmetrical designs, stylized patterns, or tight fades that require attention to detail and steady hand coordination.
Freedom and Replay Value
Barbershop Simulator offers a sandbox-like approach to grooming. While career mode focuses on customer satisfaction, free mode allows players to experiment without consequences. This can lead to humorous or surprising results, as the physics system allows for creative—and sometimes chaotic—hairstyle attempts. It also lets players practice difficult techniques or develop new styles before applying them in the main game.
What gives the game lasting appeal is the satisfaction of precision and the freedom of expression. Whether trimming a perfect beard, giving someone a retro cut, or fixing a disastrous mistake, every session feels personal. The quiet atmosphere, combined with the detailed control system, creates a relaxing loop where each cut has weight, and every finished look feels earned.
