Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim Adds Japanese Language Support in Update
The Japanese language update was a direct response to high wishlist numbers from Japan, where the game's no-stress, penalty-free cafe management style has found a receptive audience.
Key Facts
- The Japanese language support update was released on July 14, 2026.
- The game has over 65,000 wishlist registrations on Steam.
- It is currently 50% off at 600 yen until July 29, 2026.
- The full release is planned for 2027.
- The game has a 97% positive rating on Steam based on 239 reviews.
Reporting from 2 sources: Automaton, Game Spark.
Coffee Beans Dev released a Japanese language support update for Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim on July 14, 2026. The game, currently in Early Access on Steam, is a relaxing cafe management simulation where players run a cafe as a fox kemono. It features no time limits or deadlines, allowing players to progress at their own pace. Coffee brewing is detailed, including selecting beans, grinding, and extraction, with latte art available for cafe lattes. Players can decorate their cafe with unlocked furniture as they level up. The update also added Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese support. According to the developer, the game has surpassed 65,000 wishlist registrations, with a significant number from Japan, which prompted the Japanese localization. The game has a 97% positive rating on Steam based on 239 reviews. A sale is ongoing until July 29, offering a 50% discount, bringing the price to 600 yen. The full release is planned for 2027.
The developer behind Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim is a solo indie artist based in Milan, Italy, who said they dreamed of a peaceful life in a small cafe and decided to realize that dream through the game. The pixel-art game features fluffy kemono characters and a sandbox mode that lets players focus on interior decoration without worrying about goals. It also supports custom character import and Twitch integration. The Early Access period began in January 2026 and is planned to last one year, with a price adjustment upon full release in 2027. Game Spark published an interview with the developer covering their passion for coffee and community-driven development. The update brings the total supported languages to three, alongside Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. The sale price of 600 yen (50% off) runs until July 29, 2026.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.