The Boba Teashop

The Boba Teashop is a narrative-driven horror game where players manage a small bubble tea shop under increasingly unsettling conditions. You play as Risa, a 30-year-old woman who has left her corporate job to pursue a long-time dream of owning a boba shop. The game begins with lighthearted mechanics centered around customer service and drink preparation. But as the days pass, strange events unfold, and the line between business simulation and psychological horror begins to blur.

Running The Shop

At first, gameplay revolves around taking orders, mixing milk tea with tapioca pearls, sealing the cups, and serving customers efficiently. Risa interacts with a variety of patrons, some friendly, others impatient or particular about their orders. Each successful interaction improves customer satisfaction, and players are encouraged to upgrade the shop with new ingredients and decorations. Despite the cheerful visuals and routine tasks, subtle changes in dialogue and sound design begin to suggest something is not quite right.

Shifts In Tone And Environment

As the game progresses, visual filters and environmental details grow darker. The VHS aesthetic intensifies, and ambient sounds become more distorted. Certain customers begin to repeat unsettling lines, and Risa’s internal thoughts reveal growing anxiety. What seems like a routine day becomes increasingly surreal, with the shop layout shifting subtly from one shift to the next. The sense of unease builds gradually, making each new interaction feel like it could take an unexpected turn.

Main features include:

•         Order-taking and drink preparation mechanics
•         VHS-style visual presentation
•         Dialogue-driven storytelling
•         Subtle psychological horror elements
•         Unlockable upgrades for shop customization

Personal Story And Hidden Layers

At the core of The Boba Teashop is Risa’s emotional journey. Her decision to leave behind a secure life to chase a personal dream comes with its own challenges. Through short monologues and diary entries, players gain insight into her struggles with identity, burnout, and unresolved trauma.

The Boba Teashop balances familiar simulation mechanics with creeping psychological tension. It invites players to participate in the comforting rhythm of making drinks while slowly revealing something much more complex underneath. The contrast between cheerful service and hidden distress makes each task carry emotional weight. For players seeking a horror game rooted in real-world emotion rather than supernatural shock, The Boba Teashop offers a focused and meaningful experience that stays with you after closing time.