Izakaya Izakoza Alpha Test Set for Mid-September, Steam Release in Q4 2026
The alpha test gives the student team a defined feedback window before a Q4 2026 Steam launch, and the customer relationship mechanics are the hook that sets the izakaya deck-builder apart.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Crispysilk Gameworks released new footage for the deck-building roguelike Izakaya Izakoza and announced an alpha test running from mid-September through the end of October. The student indie team's game combines card battles with grid-based strategy, set in an izakaya where players deepen ties with special customers through conversation, memorable dishes, or brawls. The Steam store page is live, with a release planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Each customer can be approached through warm conversation, a memorable dish, or a heated brawl, and deepening the relationship unlocks character-specific stories and rewards. The game centers on a single animated izakaya owner who faces off against these special guests. The alpha test, running from mid-September to the end of October, is meant to collect player feedback. Development art and footage are being shared on the official X account, and the Steam store page lists Japanese language support.
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