If you haven't seen yet on Steam, another update has been released!
☕ Another community driven update has arrived! This one brings a long requested custom character workshop, brand new levels with fresh decor, a trading system to mix things up with familiar NPCs, and a stack of bug fixes and quality of life improvements.
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If your reported issue or suggestion isn’t listed below, don’t worry, it’s already in our to do list, and we’re working through everything as quickly as possible.
Community Requests:
Custom character workshop added: upload and download custom characters directly through Steam Workshop
New levels 31–35 added, each with new decor sets
Trading system unlocked from Day 9: trade with Leila (from Day 9), Maple (from Day 9), and Marigold (from Day 20) for special items, swap duplicate plushies, upgrade the look of current items, or get a new set of those requested carpets
NPCs now arrive in waves, from slower mornings to rush hour to a calmer wind down before closing
Latte art is now pickable even with the auto-complete skill unlocked, so you can still choose the design you want to serve for better immersion
Revert a sold item button added to the shop
Skill point earnings adjusted: once all 50 levels are implemented (currently 35), the full skill tree will be unlockable
Cafe closing will now happen when you decide on it, no automatic closure mid coffee making session.
Roadmap Progress:
Base trading system added (Collectible items from NPCs)
Total decor items expanded to 323 (goal: 500+, 51 new items since last update)
Levels expanded from 30 to 35 (goal: 50)
NEW: Custom character workshop
Fixes:
Fixed chairs being uneditable on the terrace during bad weather regardless of whether the café was open or closed
Adjusted NPC sitting animation delay
Fixed creatures getting stuck on the table after finishing their coffee
Twitch authentication panel now displays correctly
Miscellaneous minor bug and UI fixes
Meanwhile, If you already tried Tailside out, don’t forget to leave a review and feedback in Steam discussions section for further game improvements and new feature additions! ~Beans 💌
Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim now ontroller support has now been officially added for Xbox controllers, and a number of requested gameplay changes have been implemented to make progression smoother and customization more flexible. The café also welcomes a few new surprises, including a brand new creature and a community inspired event.
If your reported issue or suggestion isn’t listed below, don’t worry, it’s already in our to do list, and we’re working through everything as quickly as possible.
Community Requests:
Official Xbox controller support added
Added upgrade allowing NPCs to leave empty cups
New long boi creature added at level 28
Coffee recipe skills now cost 3 skill points instead of 5
Shelves available as wall decor in normal game mode
Sandbox expanded: bedroom now fully decoratable
Player movement now supports arrow keys
Fallen Star event added from Day 48 with new decor collectables
Tips timer increased 30 -> 60 seconds
Daily coffee goals slightly reduced
Added ability to sell plushies
NPC voices now trigger when interacting in the café
Duplicate plushies no longer black out already collected ones
Added plushie pity system to improve chances of unique pulls
Roadmap Progress:
Base weather changing system added
Total decor items expanded to 274 (goal: 500+)
Fixes:
Keybind rebinding now works with keyboard and controllers
Intro achievements and several others should now register properly
Fixed pastries reappearing after saving/loading
Added fast cancel for controller rebinding to prevent getting stuck
Max level reached now displays correctly
Miscellaneous UI fixes and adjustments
Added tab indicators in shop, journal, settings, and helpbook
Additional fixes for interact button stopping unexpectedly
Removed non existent “exit” mouse instruction in build mode
Plushie panel now shows total collected amount
End of day values now save and load correctly
Known Issues in Progress The following issues are still being worked on and may require additional testing:
Twitch integration: another few edits and fixes has been added, however we will still need to monitor the situation and if the connection issues still occur.
Meanwhile, If you already tried Tailside out, don’t forget to leave a review and feedback in Steam discussions section for further game improvements and new feature additions! ~Beans 💌
💌 Thank you for every wishlist, kind comment, and support towards my first game! This wouldn't have happened without YOU! X | BlueSky | Instagram | TikTok
I can’t believe I get to write this, but the launch of Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim is almost here
After two years of development, the game is finally launching on January 21st for $9.99, and I’d love for you to be part of that moment. This community really feels like a little family, and celebrating together means a lot to me.
The game will continue growing after launch, with future features already planned and tracked on the Steam page. But first, let’s focus on launch day and make it special
...The first day really matters for the game’s future.
Reviews: Our goal is 100 reviews in the first 24 hours. Early reviews help decide whether the game gets buried or boosted, and they make a huge difference in helping it reach new players.
Visibility: Sharing the upcoming launch post on X, Threads, Instagram, or Bluesky helps more than you might think, even one share can go a long way.
I’m incredibly happy (and honestly a bit emotional) about this release. This is my debut game, and this launch could be genuinely life changing for me, and I can’t fully express how grateful I am for any support, big or small. I hope to see you around the launch day having fun together with us!
Thank you for being part of this journey, Coffee Beans Dev // Tailside
Notes: This update adds new decor, upgrades, quality of life improvements, several saving system adjustments, gameplay adjustments, new cutscenes and small world interactions and a variety of bug fixes. Fundraiser backers can now claim their Soundtrack and Woodland DLCs.
Beta 0.4 patch release:
December 23rd, 2025
NEW:
50 new decor items have been added, which unlock through day progression instead of leveling up.
Some newspaper days now include gift packages for collection.
New shop upgrades: current item orders now have a limit, which can be increased via upgrades.
Quality of life function: collect all received item orders at once.
Added UI sounds for the plushie machine.
Terrace will now feature creatures during open cafe hours from a certain day onward.
Added cutscenes for all days when small things happen in the cafe world.
Completed small world details and interactions throughout all newspaper articles.
Starting screen now displays random coffee facts.
Discover rock paintings scattered throughout the days. What happens if you clean them out?
Gameplay Adjustments & Tweaks:
Leila is now closed on weekends for selling pastries.
Added saving system adjustments to prevent game resets during updates.
Added separate saving for multiple Steam accounts on the same computer, so if you and your sibling want to play on their own accounts - now you can without deleting each others save slots “by accident”.
Added mention of minutes in settings when changing day length.
Main music volume in settings now adjusts live without needing to unpause.
Adjusted some UI sizes for better visibility.
Fixes:
Fixed end of day creatures not having animations.
Fixed day one task trigger after cafe closure, blocking the gameplay further.
Fixed coffee bean grinder upgrade not applying when fully upgraded
Fixed being able to place items under the helpbook on the cafe counter.
Tons of other various bug squishing and refiniment.
