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Affogato
Developer Befun Studio
Affogato is a RPG featuring a unique 'reverse tower defense' mechanic. Play as a sorceress managing a café in Arorua. Meet customers from all walks of life, hear their stories and travel into their minds to help them defeat their inner demons. Experience a city life that exudes magic and excitement. From the Steam store page
200 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 15, 2026 · last updated Oct 16, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
LovedLoved
141 positive · 25 negative
95% range 79–90%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 141 | 25 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 6 | 0 | 23 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
155 of 180 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
85% recommend · 143 yes, 25 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 168 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (951 of 1,145 positive).
Players praise the game's art, music, and unique reverse tower defense gameplay. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the writing and pacing are inconsistent. [2][4][5] A few players find the game shallow or under-baked. [6][7]
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- [5]
I wish steam had a neutral review, because on the one hand I want to recommend this but there's also some major issues going into it that I feel need to be warned beforehand. I won't bore you with too many details because quite frankly everyone else has reviewed the game far better than i'm, capable of... Instead, I will outline my issues with the game and why i've left this review, and I hope that you take it into …
- [2]
So I finished the game today, and the best I can say about this game is that it's very...mixed. Pros: - Gorgeous artwork. UI and character design are all fantastic, but the tarot cards are the real standouts - Soundtrack is wonderful, if limited - Reverse tower defence is a fun gameplay aspect - Characters are generally interesting, bar Ema (seriously, I find her so unlikable) Cons: - Writing is all over the place. …
- [10]
Revising review a bit because I got to play way more of the game. It is EXCELLENT. The music gives off 90s city pop and TVB movie vibes. The music is so good on its own that I bought the soundtrack to support the devs, and now it's my default work music. My friend actually just let Affogato hang out in the street to enjoy the theme. I cannot recommend buying the soundtrack enough. The gameplay is challenging and …
- [1]
first, big content warning for attempted suicide and being in the characters pov as they are about to commit suicide next, this game is really quite fun. i havent gotten very far as of writing this review yet but it is challenging and interesting and the characters are entertaining and cute and the story is interesting. some of the mechanics were unexplained/confusing, like that doing any action in the free time …
- [3]
Rough around the edges, but I'm enjoying it so far. I greatly enjoyed the music with its jazz tones mixed with dance. Adaptive music added to the battles is a fantastic touch I can't praise enough, with a 1x, 2x, and paused version of the battle theme. Music player in the phone is nice, but I wish I could set it to play random or make playlists. The overworld artstyle feels derived from Arknights while having a …
Summarised from 34 of the 204 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Affogato talk about gorgeous artwork and character design; those who didn't talk about writing and pacing are inconsistent. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 200 · most liked firstI wish steam had a neutral review, because on the one hand I want to recommend this but there's also some major issues going into it that I feel need to be warned beforehand. I won't bore you with too many details because quite frankly everyone else has reviewed the game far better than i'm, capable of... Instead, I will outline my issues with the game and why i've left this review, and I hope that you take it into consideration before buying it. This game oozes charm, style and it's generally…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last night I finished the game Affogato glitched, then got some new red underwear, got a cheek tattoed and then shoved his pecs into my face Area zero was crazy, what a man 😩🙏
positive · AI labelView post →This is my caffeine brain speaking, but we need a game where you play as a lawyer who's a literal avocado, and their assistant is a cup of gelato in coffee. This game should be called Avocado Affogato Abogados. This will automatically make it a AAA game. If anyone steals this idea, I will know.
neutral · AI labelView post →first, big content warning for attempted suicide and being in the characters pov as they are about to commit suicide next, this game is really quite fun. i havent gotten very far as of writing this review yet but it is challenging and interesting and the characters are entertaining and cute and the story is interesting. some of the mechanics were unexplained/confusing, like that doing any action in the free time periods will end them, even just talking to another character. i still do not know…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fills the persona fix in terms of forming bonds and leveling up character stats. can def see some inspiration if thats where they got it from. ALSO SOUNDTRACKS
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's as if Persona, Dave the Diver, and Slay the Spire had a mentally challenged baby.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Written By Hidden Gems Review : https://store.steampowered.com/curator/38624426/, Follow me! Affogato is a reverse tower defense game with some rpg stuff. When I saw the trailers thought was only a reverse tower defense game, an unic and well executed idea made for this game, but there is lot more than that. The game it's about running a coffee shop where the main character has a pact with a charismatic demon which defeat inner demons of other people by this reverse tower defense game mode.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[fanart] Affogato x Dark cacao brainworms came back rly strong so have this, the bg is a paintover/edit of the game asset and i take no credit for it #cookierunkingdom #affocacao #affocao #andysketchy
neutral · AI labelView post →Affogato... To be honest, I'd been looking forward to this game for awhile. A visual novel/reverse tower defense game? Not a combination you see often. So I went in with hopeful expectations. I'll try not to spoil too much about the experience in my review. Though I did ultimately finish the game, it's hard for me to recommend it after the fact. Overall, it felt... not quite unfinished, but rushed. The game loop is a little bit like Persona-style games wherein you follow a calendar, have…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Feels way too bare bones, almost like a proof of concept rather than a game. It's missing a lot of quality of life in terms of menu options and fine-tuning in gameplay. A lot of the times I find myself having to use the singular strategy that can actually built up penta, maybe paired with a the one required card that you need otherwise you can't win the TD section. It plays similar to Loop Hero, except you place units rather than upgrades, except this is way less in depth than that game.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Affogato review: Persona goes on a coffee date with tower assault dungeon crawling. Sometimes, a game sits at such a cross section of my interests that it almost feels made specifically for me. In the case of Affogato, it’s three of my favourite types of games mashed together: it’s Coffee Talk by way of Persona by way of any card-based tower defence game – only here it’s sort of "reverse tower defence", as the game's Steam page is keen to point out. It's your own card units that are the ones…
positive · AI labelView post →Interesting at a glance, but ultimately under-baked. Anyone here for a tactical challenge will find that the gameplay feels surprisingly shallow; anyone are here for a story will find that the writing has no sense of pacing. Keep your $20 and patronize your local independent coffee shop instead.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So I finished the game today, and the best I can say about this game is that it's very...mixed. Pros: - Gorgeous artwork. UI and character design are all fantastic, but the tarot cards are the real standouts - Soundtrack is wonderful, if limited - Reverse tower defence is a fun gameplay aspect - Characters are generally interesting, bar Ema (seriously, I find her so unlikable) Cons: - Writing is all over the place. The first arc starts strong and feels like you're investigating a mystery.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A tropey slice of dramedy script forced into the shape of a game with clashing mechanics and false terms. I picked this up for the tower defense and coffee theme. I was disappointed on both fronts and then some. The short I like the designs and art. The voice acting is decent, too. If you like quirky stories with some edge thrown in and pacing puzzles that feel like a top-down version of Lemmings on train tracks, this game may work for you. Do not expect to play a 'reverse tower defense'…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game that is hard to recommend. The artstyle is top notch, music is great, character is wonderfully realized, the voice acting (I played in Japanese) is very good and the story, though short, is gripping and cozy at the same time. A tarot based reverse tower defence where the player takes on the traditional role of attackers to accomplish increasingly difficult objectives in a tower defence map is great fun. And different tarots having different abilities complement that fun by offering…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I know Affogato can easily be the flirty one but consider: Dark Cacao has game #crk
neutral · AI labelView post →I have so many mixed feelings about this game. On one hand I love the persona inspiration and drink creation aspect of the game. Plus, the art is absolutely stunning. But on the other hand, the dialogue kills me a little inside with the over used gags and Kazutaka Kodaka esque writing. It doesn’t feel like you are running a business either with you only making the drink when socializing with a character.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is way too difficult, with not much build flexibility or room for variance in approach. Great for people who enjoy thoroughly challenging puzzles with fixed solutions, but not for people who want to kick back and enjoy the ride, or tinker around with builds. Pity since the game oozes tons of charm and personality in the characters and dialogue which I would have loved to experience more of, but it's simply not worth trying to slog through the disproportionately punishing combat.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Local gelato cafe has really upped their game. My new favourite little treat? Affogato with doppio espresso and Mr Black coffee liqueur. So. Good.
neutral · AI labelView post →Please for the love of god play this game I NEED it to be popular
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Affogato: A Quirky Blend of RPG Genres!ヽ(´• ω •`)、 Intro : Step into the magical world of Arorua in Affogato, a game that offers a unique concoction of role-playing elements. As a sorceress turned café owner, you're thrust into a whirlwind of responsibilities and adventures. The game's standout feature is its reverse tower defense mechanic, which adds a twist to traditional RPG gameplay. While Affogato brings a fresh perspective to the table, it isn't without its share of hiccups. Game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rough around the edges, but I'm enjoying it so far. I greatly enjoyed the music with its jazz tones mixed with dance. Adaptive music added to the battles is a fantastic touch I can't praise enough, with a 1x, 2x, and paused version of the battle theme. Music player in the phone is nice, but I wish I could set it to play random or make playlists. The overworld artstyle feels derived from Arknights while having a certain own take on the style. The character portraits are well drawn in a style I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game doesn't really give you enough resources to play in any ways except the one and only one way that they designers wanted. So there's no freedom and it's just "solve this pseudo puzze the way we did in beta testing"
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted to like the game, but the huge difficulty spike on normal mode in Natalie’s mind labyrinth was a huge turn-off for me unfortunately.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Revising review a bit because I got to play way more of the game. It is EXCELLENT. The music gives off 90s city pop and TVB movie vibes. The music is so good on its own that I bought the soundtrack to support the devs, and now it's my default work music. My friend actually just let Affogato hang out in the street to enjoy the theme. I cannot recommend buying the soundtrack enough. The gameplay is challenging and with some techniques you can turn a simple game of reverse tower-defense into…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Feels half-baked. Some of the game mechanics are tedious and feels like they are just stuff they put in to cross things off the checklist. The tower defence part is cool but it's too bare. They should focus on the TD part more instead of implementing half-baked mechanics like the witch vision, social-links stuff. Unpolished and raw game mechanics like that imo just takes a lot away from this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Name is Ghooman Affogato and being me, is my game. Slime Brain to the max, and making everything slime is my ultimate goal! But anyway! I'm a variety streamer that focuses on gaming, but currently I'm branching out making music right now~! #Vtuber #VtuberDebut #ENVtuber #VtuberUprising
neutral · AI labelView post →This literally takes every single thing I love from other games and combines them. TCG. Reverse TD. Coffee Making. Shop Management. Visual Novel Elements. Amazing Artwork. Super luxurious jazz soundtrack. Super emotionally compelling characters. HUGE GOTY CONTENDER. EDIT: Natalie is my favorite so far, her design IS AMAZING. Best girl.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Affogato sounded really cool on the surface, but it has the key problem that it's trying to do three different things in a game that essentially has room for any two of them. This game is: -A coffeeshop simulator mostly focused around a minigame in which the player makes the coffee and experiments with ingredients to get the exact right fit for each customer -A visual novel about a witch bonded with a demon trying to get by in the modern world while helping people solve psychological problems…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fanatical Prestige Bundle Includes Deathloop, Elder Scrolls Online, And More. ``` Deathloop (Steam Deck Verified) River City Girls 2 (Steam Deck Playable) The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: High Isle Shantae and the Seven Sirens (Steam Deck Verified) The Mortuary Assistant (Steam Deck Verified) Blacktail (Steam Deck Verified) RWBY: Arrowfell Inkulinati (Steam Deck Verified) One Lonely Outpost (Steam Deck Playable) Deadlink (Steam Deck Playable)…
neutral · AI labelView post →While not a masterpiece, in my book Affogato is sufficiently endearing and engaging. Presentation is on the level. Great artwork all around, hands down. Music isn't particualrly memorable, but it's doing its job just fine. Just about every character is voiced, some minor NPCs being the exception, which strongly elevates the experience. The story is not much more than serviceable, but the way I see it, this is pretty easy to forgive thanks to the character interactions being quite enjoyable.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So this game as it is has some really great features, but there are definitely some things that need to be updated, balanced, or changed. First of all, this game is a reverse tower defense/time management style game similar to Persona. It has great music, good voiceover, and a really cute style. At first, this concept seemed awesome and I was very excited to play through the game! However, I discovered that I started to enjoy the game less the more I played for several reasons: - I agree with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Only finished the first part but the art is worth the price alone. It's fun, casual friendly, and a fun little story so far. I didn't check for english voice acting the but the japanese voice acting is on point. Will update when finished.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I picked up Affogato on a whim a few months ago, and generally had a good time. The dialogue and themes were engaging, and I liked the cast. Most "anime" games really aren't my thing, but the style and gameplay got me interested. At the end of the day, I think I'd reccomend this game, with a few large asterisks attached to it, though. The setup and vibes of this game are exceptionally good, but it does have a really bad habit of not sticking the landing... The best aspect of this game for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great dev first game. Unique gameplay with decent character. A few writing flaws and weird pacing but for a first game a great experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am not much for a reviewer, but this was kinda disappointing, It feels rushed, The first chapter which was in the next fest demo before it released WAS BEAUTIFUL, it it made me really hyped for the game, then I hit chapter 2 it was good but a lot less quality, and every chapter afterwards is a downward pull in quality like damn this for real? the only thing that didnt go down was the diffculty i dare say for ever percentage in quality down the levels were triple hard, I have yet to beat the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game exceeded my expectations, I loved every second of it! It runs like a dream on steam deck ♥
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Starting over from the beginning sure is fun. Not once. Doesn't teach you how to partition save, activities takes half a day in game, cant do anything in midnight, dead line reminder on the last day instead of a few days ahead, stupid hidden conditions to befriend someone, takes 2 days in game to improve relationships, The pacing on the story is good but all it takes for you to ♥♥♥♥ your game experience is by doing things on the last day with no way of going back 3 days ahead unless you pre…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Persona Inspired for sure but it's doing a great job at it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Make Coffee, Change Lives. I've only played this game for a few hours at the time of review so I can't speak for the full game yet, but felt the need to come speak on it as I really appreciate what it's doing so far. Va-11 Hall-A is one of my favorite games of all time and this very much feels like a fun spirited tribute game but with coffee and then add in some reverse tower defense elements. Mechanics of the r-td gameplay is fairly simple and easy to understand. Adds a fun active element…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lowkey after JuliEgg's Affogato restocks I… am not opening Twitter anymore. For anyone. I've been playing my little "but my favorite Twitter™ Artist™!" game for too long.
neutral · AI labelView post →Next up for keychain/sticker designs are Affogato and Caramel Arrow! I miss them in-game so much. And once again thanking another VA for their amazing skills, @skinimini.bsky.social is brilliant as Caramel Arrow. #cookierunkingdom #affogatocookie #caramelarrowcookie
neutral · AI labelView post →While it's a bit rough around the edges, especially in terms of the english localization, Affogato is a diamond in the rough for someone who loves the Persona series. Part barista simulator, part reverse tower defense, part social simulator, it offers a unique experience you won't find anywhere else
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →so my friend recommended me this game and its really fun. I kinda had to play it cause... uhhh.. well its in the name
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →WARNING: This game may make you want to get an espresso machine, coffee grinder, and/or a milk frother. You have been warned. The characters are charming, the music SLAPS and the conversations you have with any of the characters makes you care about the NPC's in a way you never thought you would. They discuss real life issues with the current world that are relatable. I don't play many visual novels but this one stuck out to me. And if the Dev's want to release merchandise... specifically a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Having spent roughly 5 hours with Affogato, I can confidently say that fans of deck-builders, Persona, and/or coffee absolutely owe it to themselves to check out this game. While I haven't finished the campaign, the core gameplay loop has come into focus and it's definitely enjoyable and, occasionally, addictive. Affogato puts you in the shoes of a transient witch who can't help but help others, often getting herself run out of town in the process once it's discovered she's a practitioner of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Affogato, cute reverse tower defence barista??.  Affogato is an RPG centered around a sorceress managing her new café while helping customers overcome their fears and secrets by delving into their minds. The game features an innovative 'reverse tower defense' mechanic and stunning anime graphics. Players must make critical decisions to lead customers to safety in challenging card-based levels. By forging bonds with…
neutral · AI labelView post →I didn't expect anything as I got the game in a bundle. Lots of visual novel elements but I'm looking for gameplay. This doesn't mean the game has done anything wrong but it's not what I'm looking for.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game I'm playing: The Swirl + Kyle Fletcher = Neapolitan The Swirl + Cappuccino Jones = Affogato Blake Christian + Aigle Blanc = French Vanilla Big Boom AJ + Blake Christian = Cookie and Cream The Swirl + El Clon = Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Any other possible pairings?
neutral · AI labelView post →Decent game in terms of art style, gameplay and world-building. While there could be more depth and better pacing story wise and maybe more diverse gameplay, the world-building and character relationships are solid.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The parts that are polished are very polished, but I think it might've needed more time to cook. So, Affogato is a Persona 5 like where you run a coffee shop and invade people's minds to banish demons as a cozy side gig. Fights are done as a "reverse tower defense," basically routing a train of little summons around a map to kill enemy towers and hit objective points. In between fights, you progress your relationships with confidants and brew coffee in a VA11 Hall-A kind of way. The game has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →im really surprised this game isnt more popular. this is a good visual novel with likeable characters and an enjoyable plot! at first i thought the reverse tower defence gameplay would be a fun novelty, but i think it was iterated upon pretty well as the game went on. the end of the social links can be a bit difficult, but the main campaign is balanced pretty reasonably in my opinion. the only real issue i have is that the coffee shop management gameplay isnt as big of a factor as i thought itd…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Theme is coffee shop but you only brew coffee in main story and almost has no impact to story. Core gameplay is Tower Defense but almost has no synergy. Upgrade card is just spam upgrade until it level max. Didn't have variety like make healing unit more tanky so it can last longer.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Affogato is a spellbinding RPG that masterfully intertwines the allure of magic, the intricacies of strategic gameplay, and the comforting embrace of café culture. Crafted by the talented minds at Befun Studio, this unique offering beckons players to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the enchanting city of Arorua, where every corner holds secrets waiting to be unraveled and potentials waiting to be tapped. Drawing inspiration from the revered Persona series, Affogato unfurls a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story is okayish, but the combat part is weird, awkward, and not fun. The ability to control your units in particular is really lacking, they move along a path and you can't tell them what to do, just change the path. There's also apparently no NG+ or endgame free roam, which is a big bummer too. Altogether, an inventive and poorly executed game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's alright. I wouldn't recommend the game for its gameplay. The game's story is lengthier than its gameplay depth can hold up. Which the gameplay is some simple real-time (but pauseable) puzzles. The story is okay. The coffee making mechanic is kinda sadly wasted.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A strange but fun game that combines a persona-esque social system with tower defense for combat. I had a fun time with it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The way I thought Affogato was fully a chick at first. This cookie game says FUCK gender norms. And I LOVE IT???? I also like that each game they get the same cookies and go "ok they look the same and act the same but the lore is different now."
positive · AI labelView post →It's a half life-sim, half reverse-tower-defense game in a split that's similar to Persona, and it's alright. If you watch the 2nd trailer, that'll pretty much give you a good idea of what to expect. However, my biggest takeaway from the entire game (as someone who doesn't really drink coffee) is that I now finally understand what the words latte, mocha, americano, and espresso mean.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ehh, its okay... The gameplay is pretty innovative, being a reverse tower defense game. I think it's executed well, and has a level of micro and mastery that provides an engaging experience. The music's pretty good. The art style of the tarot cards is very nice, but I don't really vibe with the rest of the game itself. The overworld chibi art lacks detail; the character arts are good, but look kind of messy at the same time. Coffee making is quite fun. Reminds me of VA-11 Hall-A, and I like…
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