Coffee Maker - Barista Simulator

Coffee Maker - Barista Simulator is a simulation video game developed by a small independent studio, released in 2023 for personal computers and mobile platforms. The game places the player in the role of a barista operating a coffee shop. The primary objective is to manage a virtual coffee station, fulfilling customer orders by preparing a variety of coffee-based beverages. The game emphasizes procedural accuracy in replicating the steps of coffee making, from grinding beans to steaming milk. The environment is a static, first-person perspective view of a countertop workspace. The game does not feature a narrative campaign or character progression; instead, it focuses on repetitive task completion and time management. Visuals are stylized with a clean, minimalist aesthetic, and sound effects include the ambient noise of a coffee machine and grinder. The game is rated for all ages and contains no violent or mature content.

Gameplay is structured around a sequence of steps executed via mouse clicks or touch inputs. The player begins each order by selecting a cup size from a set of icons. The next step involves choosing a coffee bean type from a grinder interface. The player must then operate the grinder by holding a button until the correct weight of grounds is dispensed, indicated by a digital scale readout. The grounds are then tamped using a click-and-drag motion on a tamper tool. The portafilter is locked into the espresso machine by clicking on it. Extraction is initiated by pressing a start button; the player must monitor a timer and stop the extraction when the desired volume is reached. For milk-based drinks, the player selects a milk type and steams it by positioning a steam wand into a pitcher and holding a button until the temperature gauge reaches a target zone. The final step involves pouring the steamed milk into the espresso cup, controlled by a tilt gesture or slider. Completed drinks are served by clicking a serving tray. The interface displays a customer order ticket with specific requirements, a timer for each order, and a score based on accuracy and speed. Controls are limited to left-click actions and drag gestures; no keyboard shortcuts are used.