Guava Pixel Studios

[Press Release]

Guava Pixel Studios

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Afterlife Cafe Launches Demo

A narrative game with branching storylines that encourages reflection on life by exploring death.

Guava Pixel Studios, a Black woman owned indie game studio, announced today that The Afterlife Cafe, an urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, now has a demo available to play for free. The demo is available to play on itch.io and Steam.

This demo takes around 45 minutes to complete. Replay the demo to explore how your choices shape the story. You can meet your coworkers, chat with one of the cafe concierges, and learn about the lives of some spirits. The game also includes customizable settings like volume controls and resizable font. "Along with players enjoying the art and music, I hope there are moments in the game that really make people pause and reflect on the meaning of their own lives," shared Ugochi Ofoha, founder and creative director at Guava Pixel Studios.

Players can access the demo from:

• Itch.io: https://guavapixelstudios.itch.io/afterlife-cafe-demo
• Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/The_Afterlife_Cafe
• Website: https://guavapixelstudios.com

About The Afterlife Cafe

Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes.

In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.

About Guava Pixel Studios

Guava Pixel Studios is a Chicago based game studio focused on creating interactive media that prioritizes diversity and representation. Learn more at https://guavapixelstudios.com.

You can wishlist the game on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/The_Afterlife_Cafe

Press kit: [HERE]

Trailer: https://youtu.be/7OHVFN-KVpA

Press contact: Ugochi Ofoha, [email protected]

Interview opportunities are available on request.

[Press Release]

For Immediate Release

The Afterlife Cafe: Teaser Trailer and Steam Page Now Live for Urban Fantasy Visual Novel

The Afterlife Cafe, an urban fantasy visual novel about navigating life, death, and everything in between, has just unveiled its teaser trailer and Steam store page. Created by Guava Pixel Studios, the game invites players to explore cafe spaces that serve as gateways to the afterlife. In a city divided between the living and the beyond, you'll spend your days juggling work, friendships, and difficult choices. At select cafes, a special floor and a mysterious machine allow you to travel to the afterlife where you'll meet spirits, hear their stories, and slowly uncover your own path forward. Along the way, you'll build relationships with the living concierges who run these cafes and guide you through your journey.

"I wanted to create something intimate and quiet, but also emotionally layered," said the game's creator. The game is about self-discovery and cultivating bonds, mixed in with a cozy beverage-making simulation. With anime-inspired visuals and an original soundtrack, The Afterlife Cafe blends everyday realism with speculative storytelling. Players can brew drinks to match their mood, explore branching storylines with multiple endings, and immerse themselves in the potential weight of each choice they make.

Features include:

• A narrative-rich experience with branching paths and multiple endings
• A custom soundtrack that underscores both city life and spiritual encounters
• Drink-making mechanics through interactive self-serve cafe kiosks
• Distinct characters: concierges who manage each cafe and spirits who share their stories
• Art and atmosphere influenced by slice-of-life and fantasy anime

The Afterlife Cafe will be available Fall 2025 on PC via Steam.

Wishlist the game now on Steam: [Steam Page]

Watch the teaser trailer here: [YouTube]

For updates and press inquiries, visit www.GuavaPixelStudios.com or contact [email protected].