Bean There, Brewed That

A cozy, comedic visual novel about barista life, coffee chaos, and quirky coworkers.

☕ About the Game

Mina just started her first shift at a charming little café—and things are already getting weird. Whether it’s dealing with customers, navigating coworkers, or figuring out how not to set off the espresso machine again, every moment is steeped in a little bit of caffeine and a lot of character.

This short visual novel focuses on fun dialogue, silly moments, and laid-back vibes. There are no puzzles and no complex branching, but your choices still matter: the game features three possible endings based on how Mina handles her whirlwind shift.

🎨 Art & Sprite Credits

• Mina (Evelyn Sprite/CHIBI) – chibi785.itch.io

• Kara (Amber Sprite/CHIBI) – chibi785.itch.io

• Gerald (Alex Sprite) – eufasy.itch.io

• Pickles Sprite – doublefree.itch.io

🖼️ Backgrounds & Other Art

• Bedroom & Kitchen – spiralatlas.itch.io

• Café (outside & interior) – itsu-saragi.itch.io

• Café Counter – chibi785.itch.io

• Stock Images (Pixabay):

  • Coffee Machine – StockSnap

  • Coffee Grounds – Elias Shariff Falla Mardini

  • Milk Frother – David Stephanus

• Other Café Assets – najmetender.itch.io

🎛️ GUI & Fonts

• GUI: Designed by Amanda Litwin using Free Canva and GIMP (open source)

• Fonts: Averia and Averia Libre by Dan Sayers (i@iotic.com)

🎵 Music & Sound Effects

• Opening Theme ("Tears Like Rain") – Golden Sound Labs via Pixabay

• Background Themes / Ambience – Golden Sound Labs, Lobsang Karma, freesound_community

• Sound Effects – Matthew Vakalyuk, floraphonic, freesound_community via Pixabay

More detailed Credits also listed at the end of the game.   I appreciate everyone of these creators and artists and could not have done it without them. <3 Show them love.

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🌍 Made in 10 Days for a Game Jam

This visual novel was created in just 10 days for the GameDev.tv Game Jam, inspired by the theme "Tiny World."

The idea of a “tiny world” sparked the concept of a cozy café where everything—from your first job jitters to frothing milk—feels like the biggest thing in the universe. It’s a story about learning, growing, and trying to keep it together when your world is small but your challenges feel huge.

Built with Ren'Py and a blend of free and open-source assets, this project was created from scratch during the jam as a lighthearted take on those small moments that mean everything (and because I just had to get a job myself and so that was my inspiration.)

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💌 Thanks for playing! This project was brewed with love and extra espresso. If it made you smile, let us know!