Join A Silent Shopkeeper’s Journey of Self‑Discovery in Yume Kakigori

Get ready for a new experience as Yume Kakigori is now available on Steam. This innovative visual‑novel has players communicate with customers through Japanese shaved ice.

Players take on the role of a shop owner who has lost their voice and has now decided to go on a journey to not only reclaim their speech but also their sense of self. This is pretty much a story about gradually building bonds with guests while at the same time facing emotions that words alone cannot fully express.

Game Overview

Yume Kakigori is set in a shaved‑ice shop that’s perched among the clouds. The game invites players to mix syrups which represent emotion, desire, and thought to craft words from the heart. By having conversations with customers from diverse backgrounds, players can look for answers hidden in the monochrome world.

Gameplay

The core loop of the game revolves around collecting shaved‑ice recipes, answering customers’ questions, and interpreting the meaning of each recipe. With all of these, players can advance the story and unlock additional collectibles.

As players progress, they get to unlock new flavors. Each recipe not only details how to blend syrups but also explains the feelings it conveys. That same flavor can carry different nuances depending on the situation of the customer. Deciphering these meanings and choosing the flavor which represents their heart to respond is at the core of the experience.

Yume Kakigori features a unique choice system where players have to consider not only how to answer a customer’s question but also determine if the shaved ice they serve truly reflects their inner feelings.

Rich Backstories

The customers in the game come from different times and spaces. Notes consolidate scattered clues and allow players to piece together their worlds and past experiences through conversations and written fragments.

The story branches based on the shaved ice players serve. Items left behind by customers reflect changes in their relationships and gradually reveal the truth.

PC Requirements

The minimum system requirements of the game are: