Critter Café News

Chances are, you're going to be spending plenty of time in your cosy café when playing Critter Café, but there's an entire world to explore just beyond its doors! We don't want to spoil too much of what awaits you on Gold Leaf Isle, but today we're going to give you a glimpse of the places you'll discover come launch day on November 26, for Steam and Nintendo Switch.



The first area you'll travel to is Honeycrisp Grove, a lush green area full of cozy delights. Take a stroll through the beehives in the apiary, check out the apple trees in the picnic area, or get your steps in running around the fountain. If you get lost, there are signposts all around to direct you, or you can always check your map and see where you need to head next.



Honeycrisp Grove is also hiding a few secrets for those willing to explore a bit further! Rumour has it that new pieces of furniture for your café and habitat – as well as new clothing items for character customisation – can be found on cards scattered around the world. Make sure to find them all!



Potions are your key to uncovering the mysterious, puzzle-filled portals that Critters are trapped within. Once you've earned some potions at the café, you'll need to head to the wider world to find the portals. We think we saw a portal up by the fairy ring in Honeycrisp Grove... maybe you should check it out when you get a chance?

That's just one area of Gold Leaf Isle, but there's so much more to see in Critter Café once the game launches on November 26 for Steam and Nintendo Switch (£15.99/$19.99). Make sure to join our Discord community to chat with our team and fellow players, and discover more by following us on TikTok, X, and Instagram.

Freedom of expression is everything in Critter Café. Not only can you customise your café to your liking; you're also free to switch up your own style whenever you like.



By the exit to your café is a coatrack, which lets you enter character customisation. At any point in the game, you're free to head over here and change your look – there's no limit to how many times you change styles.



You can change everything from your hairstyle and eyebrows to your clothes and accessories. Nothing is tied to a particular body type – every player can use whatever combination of items they like. Plus, new customisation items can be found by exploring the world outside of the cafe, so if you want to spruce up your wardrobe, go for a walk around!



Not happy with the default colour of your clothes? Every item of clothing has a variety of colour options too, so you can completely customise your entire style. Whether you want to look sleek and stylish, cute and colourful, or something totally out there, the choice is yours.



We can't wait to see all the styles you create when Critter Café launches on 26 November for Steam and Nintendo Switch! Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and X for updates, and join our cosy community on Discord.

So, where exactly is Critter Café set? How did the critters find their way there? And what's your role in all of this?

We can't give you all the answers right now – you'll have to wait until the game comes out on November 26, for Steam and Nintendo Switch! However, allow us to share some of the details of what awaits you when you decide to open up your very own café...



When you start Critter Café, you'll have just moved to the beautiful Gold Leaf Isle. Spurred on by some local pen pals, you start with a café that could do with a little bit of TLC. But it's not long before you'll discover a mysterious potion capable of opening strange portals, and meet your first fantastical critter...



From there, it's up to you how your story plays out. Maybe you want to focus on improving your café, making the best possible layout inside – or just the cutest café possible. Maybe you want to hang out with your critters and build up their bonds. Or maybe you want to explore more portals and save more critters. It's up to you!



Everything you do in Critter Café helps with your other activities. If you don't have any more portals to explore, try working in your café and bonding with your critters to unlock more potions. Mix things up every once in a while to fully enjoy your time in Critter Café!



We're excited to see what stories you'll tell as you explore the world of Critter Café.

Follow Critter Café on Instagram, TikTok and X, and join our community on Discord for more wholesome vibes and sneak peeks, as we head towards November 26. We look forward to welcoming you :)

Hey everyone,

It's been so wonderful seeing folks experience a first taste of the world of Critter Café, via our demo during Steam Next Fest. We've received some amazing feedback from you, and the entire team appreciate your support and excitement, ahead of launch on November 26 for Steam and Nintendo Switch!



To make sure more people have a chance to experience the game, we've decided to keep the demo live and available on Steam, right the way up until launch day!

If you're yet to play, and want the chance to run and renovate your own cute café, whilst rescuing and building bonds with even cuter Critters, now is your time. Or, if you've been playing the demo and just wanted a little longer to explore, customise and get to know your new friends, now you can!



If you'd like to know more details of what to expect in the demo before jumping in, you can check out our guide here.

As well as the lovely repsonses from our cosy community, we've been overjoyed to see some glowing responses from the games media world. A piece from GamesRadar says "Critter Cafe is my new obsession", and "Sumo Digital is cooking up an absolutely adorable game", whilst an article from GameSpew states: "It’s the type of wholesome game that never feels like busywork, that combines simulation with adventure, and I can’t wait to see more."

Finally, we highly recommend checking out streams, VODs, and video round-ups of folks playing the Critter Café demo, including this video from Payton'sCorner, who seemed to have a blast playing.

We can't wait to see more people play the Critter Café demo, rescuing more friends, brewing up more lattes, slicing more cakes, and discovering more mysteries, as we prepare for the full launch on November 26. Join us on Discord to chat about the game, and follow our TikTok, Instagram, and X channels to stay up to date!

Hey there everyone,

The entire Critter Café team is so excited to be a part of Steam Next Fest, and to be rolling out a demo for our game, available from October 14!

This is your first chance to get an early taste of our cosy fantastical world, launching for Steam and Nintendo Switch on November 26. Whilst running and renovating your own café and serving treats to your guests, rescue Critters from mysterious puzzle-filled portals, and build bonds with your Critters to help make your café extra special.




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The demo will include the first slice of the Critter Café experience, starting from the very beginning of the game. You’ll be able to play through the first handful of ‘days’ in the game, introducing you to key features and characters.

You’ll have a chance to run your café for the first time, serving customers and fulfilling their orders via fun minigames. Also, you’ll be able to customise the look and layout of your café – from the furniture, to the wallpaper, to Critter toys – with an early set of unlocked items.

Away from the café, you will have the chance to find and rescue your first two Critters. Rescuing them will require solving puzzles, which sometimes require tools to solve. You’ll get the first of those items during the demo.



Once rescued, you’ll have the chance to build a bond with your Critters, discover potential traits that influence their behaviour, and even have them in your café, setting up bookings for guests to meet them. There are more features and mysteries in the demo, but we’ll leave those for you to discover!




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Please keep in mind that the demo is a work-in-progress snippet of the game, meaning some aspects may be incomplete, or you may bump into an issue or two. Chat with our team on Discord, or in the Steam Community area, if you experience anything you’d like to report, as we continue finalising the full game for launch on November 26.

We’d really appreciate if you could Wishlist Critter Café. Doing so will also make sure you’re notified when the Steam Demo is available! Thank you, and please enjoy the Critter Café demo during Next Fest. Our team can’t wait for you to play 😊