The Midnight Client

Cafe management in Shinjuku

The Midnight Client is a single-player narrative adventure set in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. You run the Nightlight cafe, serving late-night customers while building relationships with regulars and investigating the secrets behind their requests. The player character stays off screen.

Before each service, you stock ingredients and drinks. During the shift, you take orders, prepare dishes, coordinate cooking stations and serve customers yourself. Regulars tell you what they like, so you’ll need to remember their preferences and dislikes. Meals combine dishes, additions and drinks, with each customer’s budget also affecting what you serve. Earnings go toward supplies and equipment for the next night.