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Moonshine-Making SLG 'The Brewline' Launches on Steam

The game blends moonshine crafting with narrative-driven crime drama, a departure from pure simulation, and is now available with a limited-time discount.

Key Facts

  • Publisher PlayWay and developer Alcora Games released 'The Brewline' on PC via Steam on June 5, 2026.
  • Players take over their arrested brother's moonshine operation, brewing dozens of alcohol types including beer and distilled spirits.
  • The game features a 10% launch sale at 1,170 yen until June 12, 2026.
  • Players can customize moonshine with flavors and original bottle designs, and deliver to districts with varying demands.
  • The story involves uncovering the truth behind the brother's arrest while evading gangs, police, and government forces.

Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.

Moonshine-Making SLG 'The Brewline' Launches on Steam

Publisher PlayWay and developer Alcora Games have released 'The Brewline,' a story-focused simulation game on PC via Steam. Players take over their arrested brother's moonshine operation, brewing dozens of alcohol types, building networks, fighting gangs, and uncovering the truth behind the arrest. A 10% launch sale runs until June 12.

Publisher PlayWay and indie studio Alcora Games have released 'The Brewline' on PC via Steam. The simulation game casts players as the sibling of the region's largest moonshine producer, who was arrested. Players must grow crops, brew liquor, and conduct business while evading gangs, police, and forces trying to seize government control. The story focuses on uncovering the truth behind the brother's arrest.

Players can brew dozens of alcohol types, including beer and distilled spirits, and customize them with flavors and original bottle designs. Different districts have varying demands, so delivering the right moonshine helps build a strong network. As the story progresses, new bases like deserts and islands appear. Players can also gamble at casinos, buy cars from dealerships, and engage in gang fights. A release celebration sale offers the game at 10% off for 1,170 yen until June 12, 2026. Bundles with other PlayWay games are also available.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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