HoloCafe

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HoloCafe is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Kevinfu510 and was released on November 20, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In an alternate universe, YAGOO doesn't start a VTuber agency—instead, he opens a café! But things quickly go downhill. Just when all hope seems lost a mysterious portal appears, and VTubers from our world step through to help him turn his café business around! A Café themed Hololive game!Seat customers, take their orders, cook their order and serve food! Keep customers happy and the café will fl…

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and cute animations, enhancing the overall experience.
Each idol has unique abilities that add depth to the gameplay and allow for strategic combinations.
The lighthearted tone and comedic elements make for an enjoyable and engaging management simulation.

The game lacks significant challenge, making it easy to earn large amounts of in-game currency quickly.
There are concerns about the long-term depth of gameplay, as it may become repetitive over time.
Some mechanics, like the gacha system for idol recruitment, could lead to frustrating unpredictability in progression.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and fun, featuring a charming pixel-art aesthetic and a lighthearted tone that enhances the overall experience. While the mechanics work well together and introduce unique elements like idol abilities, there are concerns about potential repetitiveness due to a lack of variety in customer behavior and upgrade options. Overall, the game successfully combines familiar diner gameplay with fresh mechanics, though it may require ongoing reinforcement of its charm to maintain player interest.
- “The art for this game is really cute and well made, the soundtrack and ambience is perfect and not too loud or intrusive, and the gameplay is super fun!”
- “The lighthearted tone carries through every visual and mechanical detail, which helps maintain a casual appeal even during its more challenging moments.”
- “The gameplay goes as any diner game does, but with some new elements I've never seen before in any game, like having 1-5 idols to do the work and the abilities system to help your cafe run smoothly!”
- “If customer behavior, idol abilities, or upgrade options lack significant variety, the gameplay could begin to feel repetitive once the novelty of managing an idol-powered café wears off.”
- “These concerns are common in smaller-scale simulation games, where the charm of the concept must be continually reinforced by meaningful mechanics to avoid plateauing.”
- “The gameplay goes as any diner game does, but with some new elements I've never seen before in any game, like having 1-5 idols to do the work and the abilities system to help your café run smoothly!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's pixel-art graphics are praised for their charm and clarity, effectively conveying a sense of growth and rewarding players visually with each upgrade. The attention to detail, particularly in character animations, enhances the overall appeal without relying on complex visuals.
- “The simple pixel-art aesthetic reinforces this sense of growth, making each addition visually rewarding even if the upgrades are mechanically basic.”
- “Its pixel-art style communicates charm without demanding visual complexity, favoring clarity over extravagance.”
- “I love the cute pixel art style and the little details each idol has, especially when they're in the kitchen, either waiting or cooking.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its simplicity, enabling smooth performance on lower-end systems and providing an accessible user interface that avoids the clutter often seen in more complex simulators.
- “This simplicity extends to the user interface and overall performance, allowing the game to run comfortably on lower-end systems while giving players an accessible experience free from the clutter sometimes found in more ambitious simulators.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on mid-range systems.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end hardware.”
- “I was disappointed by the optimization; the game often crashes and has long loading times, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, with players noting that it continues to offer surprises and new experiences with each playthrough.
- “The game is highly replayable and offers a lot of surprises the more you play it.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, with new challenges and experiences waiting to be discovered.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more, making every session feel unique.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by clever references and a strong premise that appeals to fans of casual simulations and idol-themed comedy. This engaging blend of humor contributes to its initial appeal, particularly for those who enjoy pixel-styled indie projects.
- “The references are hilarious.”
- “The game's premise is strong enough to attract fans of casual simulations, idol-themed humor, and pixel-styled indie projects.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its perfect balance, providing an enjoyable ambiance without being intrusive, complementing the cute art style and fun gameplay effectively.
- “The art for this game is really cute and well made, the soundtrack and ambience are perfect and not too loud or intrusive, and the gameplay is super fun!”