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What is Cup and Counter?
Cup and Counter is a coffee shop management simulator for Windows and macOS, developed and published by Little Big Byte and released on 20 July 2026. It can be played solo or in online co-op with up to four players.
You run a cafe in first person, brewing drinks to order, keeping stock ahead of the rush, hiring employees, decorating the cafe, and keeping customers coming back while still turning a profit.
What platforms is Cup and Counter available on?
Cup and Counter is available on PC and Mac through Steam. On Windows it needs Windows 10 or later, 4 GB of RAM and a DirectX 11 graphics card; on macOS it needs macOS 13 Ventura or later on Apple Silicon, with 8 GB of RAM. The game takes about 4 GB of storage. There is no console version.Does Cup and Counter have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes. Cup and Counter supports online co-op for up to four players, so you can run the cafe together with friends. The game can also be played solo, with in-game employees you hire to help once the shop grows.Does Cup and Counter have controller support?
Yes. Cup and Counter has full controller support, so the game can be played on a gamepad.Does Cup and Counter work on Steam Deck?
Steam currently lists Cup and Counter as Unsupported on Steam Deck. In our own testing the game runs fine there, and we have it back in for review. We will update this answer as soon as Valve comes back to us.How long is Cup and Counter, and does it have an ending?
Cup and Counter has no fixed ending. The game is open-ended. You unlock equipment and recipes, expand the floor space, and grow the business for as long as you want to keep playing, so how long a save lasts is up to you.What languages does Cup and Counter support?
Cup and Counter is available in eleven languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Spain) and Turkish.Does Cup and Counter have Steam achievements and cloud saves?
Yes. Cup and Counter supports Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud saves and Steam Trading Cards, and it is enabled for Steam Family Sharing.Where can I buy Cup and Counter?
Cup and Counter is available on Steam. Pricing varies by region and Steam runs discounts periodically, so the store page is the place to check the current price.Who made Cup and Counter?
Cup and Counter was made by Little Big Byte, an independent game studio based in Tasmania, Australia. That is us. We are both the developer and the publisher.What can I do if Cup and Counter stutters or crashes on Windows?
On Windows, Cup and Counter uses DirectX 12 by default. On a small number of PCs, usually ones with older graphics cards or laptops with hybrid graphics, DirectX 12 can cause stuttering or crashes. Switching the game to DirectX 11 or Vulkan usually fixes it.
To switch, open your Steam Library, right-click Cup and Counter and choose Properties. On the General tab, change the selected launch option to DX11 or Vulkan, then start the game as normal. If the problem continues, please report it through the form at littlebigbyte.com/bug-report.