The Boba Teashop begins as a comforting slice-of-life experience but slowly pulls you into something deeper and more unsettling. You play as Risa, who has left the fast-paced corporate world behind in favor of starting her own boba café. As you serve drinks and improve your workflow, something in the shadows of your shop begins to change—and not just the menu.
Gameplay in The Boba Teashop revolves around serving a diverse and growing customer base with precision. Each drink order is made in real-time using a consistent but detail-oriented process. You’ll need to:
As each shift progresses, customers become more demanding and orders more complex. The timing is tight, and mistakes lead to customer dissatisfaction or even subtle consequences that feel… off.
Where most café games focus purely on cheer and whimsy, The Boba Teashop plays with atmosphere and ambiguity. The game uses VHS-style visuals and haunting ambient sound to build tension. Even during normal gameplay, small strange occurrences begin to appear:
This horror is not loud or intrusive—it creeps in through repetition and silence. The shop becomes a reflection of Risa’s internal state, and you, as the player, feel it growing more unstable with each day that passes.
The Boba Teashop may be brief, but it’s rich with unlockable content and secrets. There are multiple endings based on how you perform and what details you uncover. The following elements evolve as you progress:
Depending on how you handle your shifts, different narrative branches become available. Discovering the “true” ending requires noticing the uncanny and interacting with elements most players might overlook.
The Boba Teashop is more than a simple drink-making experience. It’s a meditation on routine, disconnection, and the quiet horror that can creep into our lives unnoticed. Whether you’re here for the methodical rhythm of tea preparation or the unnerving narrative layers beneath it, this game will leave you stirred—and not just your drink.