SpecialTeas now has a Steam page!
The game now has an official store page! Be sure to wishlist the game now to be notified when it releases and just to help me out :)
SpecialTeas is a cozy management game, made by just me, where you get to build and manage your own boba cafe. The game is very much inspired by the games like TCG Card Shop Simulator, Supermarket Simulator and Schedule I. Take customer orders, handcraft delicious drinks, decorate your store, upgrade your equipment, hire employees and expand your cafe into a large business.
Roadmap
Currently the game has the following features:
Make drinks while doing every step yourself. This includes setting tea, filling containers, mixing the drinks, adding toppings and finally sealing the cup so that it is ready to be served.
Customers will walk into the store to order drinks. Take their order at the cash register, where they will pay with either cash or card. The order will get printed on a receipt that you can use to keep track of different orders.
I am currently working on the restocking update, which consists of buying and stocking supplies while still trying to turn a profit.
The other things that are planned for the game before the 1.0 release are:
Different drink types like smoothies, milkshakes, other teas, etc
Different non-drink products like merchandise and pastries
Upgrades for your equipment
A level up system, where you unlock new drinks, products and upgrades for your equipment
Customization options for your store, so you can make your dream cafe
Employees to help you out
This is not an exhaustive list, and plans might change or be added upon in the future :)
When is the game releasing?
Not any time soon. Since I still work 40 hours a week and I also have a life outside of this (playing League of Legends with my wife), I do not have as much development time as I would like. I'm also not going to release a buggy and unfinished game.
However, I will be releasing a demo so you can try out the game and give feedback on the game. I am hoping to get the demo out early 2026 ːsteamhappyː
No AI
As described on the steam page, this is a 100% AI-free product. This is not only for the obvious environmental and ethical concerns that comes with using AI, but also just because I really enjoy game development. I think programming is fun and I also like creating the art for the game and being in full control over the creative process.
Thank you all for your support and being a part of this journey from the start! I will release another update as soon as possible :)
- Mika