Vacation Cafe Simulator PC System Requirements

Use this Vacation Cafe Simulator system requirements page to compare your PC with the official Steam specifications before you install the demo or prepare for the planned August 20, 2026 release. Specs below reflect the published Steam store page for app 3196440 and should be rechecked there if Alice Games updates them.

Minimum requirements

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 10 GB available space

Recommended requirements

• OS: Windows 11 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 15 GB available space

What these numbers mean in practice

The minimum tier targets playable cozy sessions on mid-past GPUs. The recommended tier adds RAM and GPU headroom for smoother camera moves through warm interiors and coastal light. If you sit between tiers, prioritize GPU and RAM over chasing a tiny CPU upgrade.

Storage is small compared with many modern games, but leave extra free space for Steam shader caches and Windows updates.

Pre-install checklist

1. Confirm Windows 10/11 64-bit.
2. Update GPU drivers from NVIDIA or AMD.
3. Free at least the recommended storage if you can.
4. Close heavy browsers and overlays for the first demo boot.
5. Verify the game in Steam after download.

Laptop notes

Many laptops market desktop-equivalent GPU names that perform lower due to power limits. If your laptop GPU matches on paper but thermal throttles, lower shadows and run balanced power mode. Cozy games still benefit from stable frame times when you are plating food and reading pinned recipes.

Co-op night hardware planning

Hosting four players? Ask friends to skim this page and the Co-op Multiplayer guide before lobby time. One underpowered machine can still join, but the host should be on the strongest PC you trust.

Related tools and guides

After you pass the hardware gate, open the Cafe Day Planner and Recipe Prep Checklist. Gameplay onboarding continues in Getting Started and the Demo Walkthrough. Calendar context is on Release Date. Wishlist and store access sit on Official Links.

Troubleshooting quick hits

• Won鈥檛 launch: Verify integrity, update redistributables, run as a clean Steam boot.
• Stutters when turning: Cap FPS, update drivers, reduce dense shadows.
• Disk warnings: Free space beyond the minimum 10 GB.
• Co-op connect issues: Confirm demo/full-game matching and firewall prompts.

Specs disclaimer

Steam can edit requirements without blogging about it. If this page and the store disagree, trust the store. This fan wiki exists to explain the numbers and route you into the right guides, not to replace Alice Games documentation.

When your PC clears the bar, stop worrying about benchmarks and go learn a cheese plate. The vacation starts in the kitchen, not in the device manager.

Settings suggestions after a clean install

Start on default or high presets, then lower shadows and ambient occlusion first if frame times hitch while you rotate around prep stations. Keep UI readability high — pinned recipes matter more than maximum foliage. If you host co-op, prioritize a stable host FPS over ultra reflections. Pair this page with Getting Started so hardware confidence turns into gameplay confidence on the same evening.