Yume Kakigori is an innovative visual‑novel in which players communicate with customers through Japanese shaved ice. The game is now available on Steam.
You play as a shop owner who has lost their voice and set out on a journey to reclaim your speech and sense of self. It is a story about gradually building bonds with guests while confronting emotions that words alone cannot fully express.
Set in a shaved‑ice shop perched among the clouds, Yume Kakigori invites players to mix syrups representing emotion, desire and thought to craft words from the heart. Through conversations with customers from diverse backgrounds, you’ll search for answers hidden in the monochrome world.
The core loop revolves around collecting shaved‑ice recipes, answering customers’ questions, interpreting the meaning of each recipe, advancing the story and unlocking additional collectibles.
Collect Recipes & Answer Questions
As you progress, new flavors are unlocked. Each recipe not only details how to blend syrups but also explains the feelings it conveys. The same flavor can carry different nuances depending on the customer’s situation. Deciphering these meanings and choosing the flavor which represents your heart to respond is at the core of the experience.
Rich Backstories
Customers hail from different times and spaces. Notes consolidate scattered clues, allowing players to piece together their worlds and past experiences through conversations and written fragments.
Unlock Items, Uncover Truth
The story branches based on the shaved ice you serve. Items left behind by customers reflect changes in your relationships and gradually reveal the truth.
Yume Kakigori also features a unique choice system: you must consider not only how to answer a customer’s question but also whether the shaved ice you serve truly reflects your inner feelings.
Language is a medium for thought but not thought itself.
We invite you to enter the world of Yume Kakigori. Emotions unfold in shaved ice, a journey of self-discovery.
Instagram / Twitter / Bluesky
Game Detail
Title: Yume Kakigori
Genre: Shaved Ice x Visual Novel
Platform: Steam (Windows / macOS)
Release Date: 2025/7/25 (Friday)
Version: Digital download
Supported language: English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese
Number of player: Single player
Developer: YumeKakigori Team
Publisher: YumeKakigori Team
Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2795660/Yume_Kakigori/