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When Critter Café opens its doors on November 26 for Steam and Nintendo Switch, your very own café will be at the centre of a cosy, magical journey. But what good is running a café if it’s never open? Plus, how can you make sure you're serving the best possible eats and treats to your customers? In this post, let's take a closer look at how to run your café, so it operates as nicely as it looks!

When you decide the time is right for your café to be open for business, head over to the register at the back right of the café. Select the Critters who’ll accompany you on your shift, and get ready for some eager customers to arrive. Once you're Open for Business, you'll have a set amount of time to fulfil orders from folks in your café.



Customers will raise their hands for attention, and it’s your job to take their order and fulfill their wishes with the following mini games:


[h2]Pouring coffee! [/h2]

Fill the cup of coffee up to the line for that perfect cup of joe.






[h2]Deliver treats! [/h2]

Remember the customer’s request and bring them food in the correct sequence.






[h2]Latte art! [/h2]

Match the button presses to finish drinks with an artistic flourish.






[h2]Cake slicing! [/h2]



Cut slices of cake to match the requested portion size. Make mine a large one!




Every shift is ranked out of three stars. Master these mini games and you’ll delight your customers. But don’t worry if you don't get things exactly right: while your final rank determines how much EXP you earn, there’s no punishment for getting any orders wrong, and customers will be eager to come again the next time you open your doors.

Join our cosy community on Discord, and follow Critter Café on TikTok, Instagram and X, as we head towards the grand opening of Critter Café on November 26!

Cozy Quest, hosted by Critter Café publisher Secret Mode, is a four-day Steam festival celebrating all things cozy games, running from 14th-18th November with over 140 games taking part. Be prepared for demos, discounts, panels, interviews and plenty of let’s plays, including a look at some extended gameplay for Critter Café.

As we’re now less than two weeks away from launch, we thought what better time to give you a sneak peek beyond the demo than in a festival celebrating all things cozy gaming?

You can watch our extended playthrough with Eleanor Gregory, the original creator behind Critter Café, on Saturday 16th November right here on Steam as part of a day all about Upcoming Cozy Games.



Critter Café launches on November 26 for Steam and Nintendo Switch, priced £15.99 GBP/$19.99 USD. Want a taste of the cozy, magical world awaiting you? You can play the demo now on Steam!

Join our community on Discord, and stay up to date by following us on TikTok, X, and Instagram.

Your magical journey in Critter Café begins – and centres around – your very own café. This lot of land on Gold Leaf Isle has potential, but needs plenty of TLC to turn it into a beautiful place to enjoy treats and tipples.

From the very start of Critter Café, you’ll have the chance to design the café in your own image – and the more you play and progress, the more options for customisation and beautification you’ll discover.



Furniture will be critical to your café’s layout, as you provide customers with comfy and cosy places to sit. Choose between different table and seating options – some for 1-2 customers, and some for larger parties – with different styles and colours to pick from. Opt for an open social space with long tables and stools, or create small and secluded nooks for solo customers to get comfy. Go for a consistent theme throughout the café, or mix and match your tables, chairs and colours – the choice is yours.



Transform the aesthetic of your café by changing your wallpaper, placing pictures on the wall, and using lamps and lighting. Definitely make sure to switch out your curtains when you get into the café – the old ones look a little ragged. You can even place toys for Critters in the café, such as scratching posts and little shelters!



Remember – your options for customising your café will increase as your Critter Café journey goes on. Keep progressing, levelling up, and look out for ‘blueprint’ cards scattered throughout Gold Leaf Isle, to unlock new options on your way to designing the dream eatery for you and your customers.



Finally, you don't have to pay to select or place any items. You're free to completely revamp your entire café at any time, without any restrictions. Make a new style for every season, perhaps?



Phew – all this renovating is making us hungry! What’s on the menu?

Critter Café launches for Steam and Nintendo Switch on November 26 (£15.99/$19.99). Can’t wait until then? Jump into the demo, available now on Steam!

Join our cosy community on Discord, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X for more game insights and news.

Rescuing Critters is a rewarding challenge in Critter Café, deciphering puzzle-filled portals to discover a friend in need. This, though, is just the beginning of your story with a Critter!

Once you’ve completed a rescue, you should head on over to Critter Café’s Habitat to meet up with your new pal.

The Habitat is where all your Critters reside. You can explore it to find your favourites, or use the bell by the entrance to call them to you. This is where you’ll see who is available to assist in your Café for the next shift.



In the Habitat, you’ll also be able to play with each Critter, pet them, and feed them treats. These options will open and diversify, the more that you progress. Feeding Critters will replenish their energy levels if they’ve been busy at the café, ready to join you again to delight more customers on the same day, and to boost the experience they gain from activities.



Here in the Habitat, you can also adjust your Critters’ appearance. You’ll unlock different visual options for each Critter when you increase your bond through play and activities. Become 'Best Friends' to access a very special look!



Just like your café, you can fully customize the Habitat to make the perfect home space for you and your new best friends.



We can’t wait to see how you customize your Habitat to make it your own when Critter Café opens on 26 November, launching on Steam and Nintendo Switch (£15.99/$19.99). Want to meet some Critter friends now? Try out the demo, live now on Steam!

Follow Critter Café on TikTok, Instagram, and X for more details, and join us on Discord for wholesome vibes and sneak peeks. We look forward to welcoming you!

Critter Café is home to a wide variety of Critters, but you won't find all of them at your café from day one. That's because they've been trapped inside mysterious portals throughout Gold Leaf Isle, and it's up to you to rescue them!



Once you've earned a potion through managing your café, you'll be able to head out into the world and use that potion to open a portal. After leaping inside, you'll find yourself in a mysterious new area, with a whole new aesthetic. Think purple skies, ancient ruins, and twisting vines – not quite as cozy as the café!



To save the Critter within, you'll need to solve the portal's puzzle. Anyone who has played our Steam Next Fest Demo will know that some of these puzzles involve pushing blocks to clear paths and create bridges. They might seem simple at first, but they can get pretty fiendish over time. Expect new conundrums to overcome and progressively harder puzzles to unpick.



You'll also have some tools on hand to help you navigate the portals. One key tool is your hammer, which can smash through amber that blocks your path. Perhaps you'll even find temporary power-ups for your hammer to help get through more troublesome problems. The more you play and progress, the more tools and useful additions you'll discover.



Critter Café launches on November 26 for Steam and Nintendo Switch. Price will be £15.99 GBP/$19.99 USD. Want a taste of the cosy, magical world awaiting you? You can play the demo now on Steam!

Join our community on Discord, and stay up to date by following us on TikTok, X, and Instagram.