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- Coming soon
- Scheduled release
- 23 November 2026
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- 23 November 2026
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Hey everyone! A fresh update just landed for Internet Cafe 98. Here's what's new: New Cafe View The cafe has a brand-new look. The room got a visual refresh, so watching your cafe grow from a few beige boxes into a packed LAN den feels better than ever. macOS Support Internet Cafe 98 now runs on macOS! Mac players can download and play it straight from Steam, just like on Windows. Quality of Life Various quality-of-life improvements to make managing your cafe smoother Small fixes and general polish Thanks for playing! If you run into any issues or have ideas, let us know in the Steam discussions. We read everything. - GrindWill
Read full update on Steam ↗We’ve released another update based on your feedback.Earlier ExpansionInternet capacity upgrades now appear earlier and more frequently. You can unlock additional PC slots sooner, with more opportunities to improve your connection throughout the demo.Improved BalanceEarly-game progression has been rebalanced to reduce unnecessary waiting and help you reach the main cafe systems faster.Clearer ResearchResearch descriptions have been rewritten to make each upgrade and its effects easier to understand before choosing.Thank you for continuing to share your feedback. We’ll keep improving Internet Cafe 98 throughout the demo.– IC98 Team
Read full update on Steam ↗We’ve been going through your feedback, and one thing came up again and again: the beginning of the game could be confusing.The tutorial didn’t explain enough, some steps moved too quickly, and it wasn’t always clear what you were supposed to do next. We’ve expanded the tutorial and improved the early-game flow, so getting your first cafe up and running should now feel much smoother and more natural.A Better IntroductionThe tutorial now guides you through more of the early game, with clearer explanations and a smoother progression between each step. You should spend less time wondering what to do next and more time building your cafe.Clearer PC UpgradesPC upgrades were another common source of confusion. The game showed you numbers, but didn’t always explain what they actually meant for your PC or your income.Upgrade information is now easier to understand, with clearer comparisons sh...
Read full update on Steam ↗Steam currently lists 23 Nov 2026 as the release date.
Hey everyone! A fresh update just landed for Internet Cafe 98. Here's what's new: New Cafe View The cafe has a brand-new look. The room got a visual refresh, so watching your cafe grow from a few beige boxes into a pa…
We’ve released another update based on your feedback.Earlier ExpansionInternet capacity upgrades now appear earlier and more frequently. You can unlock additional PC slots sooner, with more opportunities to improve yo…
We’ve been going through your feedback, and one thing came up again and again: the beginning of the game could be confusing.The tutorial didn’t explain enough, some steps moved too quickly, and it wasn’t always clear…