High Times – Dating/Cooking Sim is available now, bringing a narrative-driven blend of fast-paced cafe work and character romance to Linux, Mac, and Windows via Steam. Developed by Yangyang Mobile, the game links kitchen management directly with a branching relationship system.

Quick Facts

  • Developer: Yangyang Mobile
  • Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows (Steam)
  • Launch Price: $17.99 USD / £15.97 / 18,44€ (includes 10% launch discount)
  • Steam Deck Status: Playable

A Cafe Where Food Shapes Emotions

Players step into the shoes of a customizable cafe hero running a busy establishment. Rather than simply serving patrons, the food prepared in the kitchen directly influences a guest's emotional state. A calm meal can ease a tense mind, a different recipe might mend a hurt heart, and some dishes can even spark new ideas. Each order requires players to listen to guests and figure out what they need.

The cooking gameplay moves quickly through multiple steps, covering both familiar comfort food and odd new meals. As players earn tips, they can purchase more than 100 shop items to expand the cafe, unlocking new tools and increasingly difficult cooking tasks while recipes grow and change.

Dating Mechanics and Character Routes

The character roster features more than 30 guests, with six available as potential love matches. Yangyang Mobile refers to this system as “donut woo,” combining lighthearted presentation with a choice-driven narrative where talks and meals push guest paths in multiple directions toward more than one ending.

The title utilizes a hand-drawn comic art style, full English voice work, an original theme song, and fully motion-cutscenes designed to support the visual novel-style narrative.

Native Linux Release and Steam Deck Status

A notable aspect of the release is its native build for Linux, allowing players to run the game without relying on Proton. While Steam Deck status is confirmed as playable, the developer has not yet released specific test data regarding frame rates, load times, or Vulkan details.

High Times – Dating/Cooking Sim is available now on Steam.