Dreadwinter (tuxdb.com)

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You're the newest addition to Dreadwinter, a coffee shop based in Lunara, a charming, timeless town. With your management and coffee brewing skills, transform a small, struggling café into the talk of the town!

You can even grow further and make your name known on a global scale, or keep things simple and cozy. With multiple storylines based on how you run your business, there's no correct way to play!

From a simple coffee, to fancy espresso, to the trendy bubble coffee, you'll be able to brew all sorts of artisan drinks!
By mixing different varieties of coffee beans, you can create your own special blend of premium coffee.
Master a range of machines and brewing methods to expand your recipe book!

Experience a world that's cozy by day, spooky by night. Open for business while it's dark, and you may notice your customers are a little more frightening..
Explore multiple cities, each with their own vibe. From the quiet Lunara to the hustle and bustle of Neo Solara, everywhere you go is a new adventure!
Join the Adventurers Guild and use a variety of magic and weapons to explore dungeons and uncover hidden secrets.

Expand your business by opening a bakery, adding an underground bar, growing your own coffee beans, and more!
Multiple backstories to choose from, with each one providing different benefits and NPC interactions.
14+ NPCs that can be romanced, as well as many more you can befriend! There are also regular customers that you'll get to know throughout the game.
Take part in karaoke night, visit the aquarium, make it big in the stock market. There's no shortage of things to do!

Dreadwinter Devlog - January 2025

Hello! It's been a long while since my last devlog, my goal for this year is to give more frequent updates, alongside working on Dreadwinter.

Anyhow, there's been a lot of progress since the last update, and I think the game has come a long way from when I started working on it 2 years ago. I'll go over a few highlights, and outline my plans for this year.
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I've updated a lot of the graphics, since a good chunk of it was made a long time ago. There's still quite a bit to do, but I'm happy with the direction it's going in!

I've also started working on seasonal designs for the world. Currently, spring, summer and autumn are complete, but winter is still a work in progress. There will be plenty of seasonal events alongside it as well!
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There are also a load of new areas in the works!

Gameplay wise, I've added an espresso minigame, which is a separate experience from making coffee. It's a more midgame feature, since there's more steps involved, and I felt it should be something you unlock with experience.
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Cafe customisation has also gotten an update, there is now a few expansions available, that range from just adding space, to giving access to new gameplay features. You can also customise the floor and wallpaper to your liking!

Last but not least is a small farm you can develop, which allows you to grow and produce coffee beans. It's mostly automated, so won't distract from running the cafe, but it allows you to grow your own variety of coffee beans, with unique bonuses!

I plan to share more of my progress on a regular basis, so check out my socials here: https://linktr.ee/vogybear

There's still a lot of things to be added to the game, and I also need to clean up some old content, but my aim is to have all features added by mid-2025.

Once that's done, I'll start prepping the demo for re-release. It should be ready around October 2025.

My goal for release is early 2026, but that's assuming nothing goes wrong, so I won't promise anything.

It's been a long journey, and there's still a lot more to go, but I think things are starting to come together, and I'll work hard to get Dreadwinter to the finish line.

Thanks for reading!
Alex