Game Overview
HIPS N NOSES is a unique game that combines management simulation with action roguelike elements. At night, players enter dream worlds to defeat monsters and collect rare ingredients. During the day, they run a café that helps customers recover their lost memories in the real world.
Recipe Customization
Each customer visiting the café has unique tastes and preferences. By picking up subtle hints in their conversations, players can adjust and enhance recipes with the best possible ingredients. Successfully satisfying even the most demanding customers leads to greater rewards and increased profits.
Combat in Dream Worlds
The ever-changing dream world offers new experiences with every exploration. Meet various people in reality who also appear in the dream world, and together, defeat numerous monsters to collect special materials that cannot be obtained in reality.
Elements That Provide the Thrill of Growth
The ever-changing dream world offers new experiences with every exploration. Meet various people in reality who also appear in the dream world, and together, defeat numerous monsters to collect special materials that cannot be obtained in reality.
Trailer
🎬 Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/w7rcEfJT9vc?si=NxZ-klc8mu_xLAQ7
Experience the unique blend of dreamy combat and heartfelt café management with cartoon-style visuals and emotional music. The Steam page and teaser trailer are now live!
Art Style & Worldbuilding
Rendered in PepperStones' signature cartoon art style,
HIPS N' NOSES contrasts the warm, cozy atmosphere of the café with surreal and thrilling dreamscapes.
About the Developer
PepperStones is a Korean indie studio founded in 2021 by two middle school friends during college.
Their previous title, Wetory, was selected for TGS2022 Global IndieGame Exhibitor Finalist(top8) and nominated for Gamescom Best Indie Top 10.
HIPS N' NOSES builds upon that experience with deeper systems and stronger artistic direction.
Product Information
Title: HIPS N' NOSES
Genre: Adventure × Management Simulation × Roguelike Action
Release Date: Q2 2026 (Tentative)
Platforms: PC (Steam) / Console
Price: TBD
Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, French, German
Developer: PepperStones
Publisher: TBD
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/Pepper_Stones