Like the great poet Lenny Kravitz once said, “I want to get away.” If life has you feeling that now more than ever, you’ll want to keep an eye out for Vacation Café Simulator, an upcoming management game from developer Alice Games.

True to its name, this slice of café ownership life has you trading the daily grind for the coffee grind. You’ll take on a new life in an Italian coastal town, spending your time cooking, decorating, and downing Prosecco while you run your dream café. 

You can see a sample of this celebration of Italian life and cuisine, which even includes Vespa rides along the scenic countryside, in the video below. You can also try it for yourself via an open playtest that goes live on Steam today.

Vacation Café Simulator Open Playtest Trailer

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Features include:

• Cozy, Stress-Free Gameplay: Embrace a peaceful rhythm with no timers, no stress. Focus on cooking, decorating, and enjoying life, with an in-game Prosecco in hand.
• Authentic Italian Culinary Fun: Master beloved dishes like pizza, pasta, and bruschetta through engaging mini-games.
• Cafe Customization & Growth: Reinvent your cafe as you invest earnings in new equipment, ambiance upgrades, and interior design enhancements.
• Explore Local Surroundings: Take trips to nearby wineries, farms, and markets to gather ingredients and inspiration, expanding your cafe’s personality and offering. Hop on your Vespa to travel across a large map, manage tasks, interact with cute cats, or simply enjoy scenic rides and sunsets along the Italian coast.
• Dive for Fresh Ingredients: Venture underwater to harvest oysters and other delicacies, bringing a unique twist to your culinary creations
• Immersive Atmosphere: The game blends culinary challenges, management mechanics, and exploration, all wrapped in an inviting, cozy aesthetic.
• Flexible Gameplay Modes: Players can enjoy the experience solo or invite friends for co-op adventures.

Source: Press release