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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

Cyberpunk visual novel where mixed drinks shape patrons' stories

Sukeban Games · Published by Ysbryd Games, PLAYISM · Released Jun 21, 2016

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 36K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 117 in 30 days
Players
57
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Jan 18, 2018
Minimum PC
256mb
1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 77/100 (critic reviews)

What is VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action?

A cyberpunk visual novel set in Glitch City, where corporations control daily life. As a bartender in a small downtown bar, you listen to patrons and prepare their drinks; what you serve shapes the branching story instead of dialogue choices.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy slow, character-driven stories in cyberpunk settings
  • +you like shaping a story through the drinks you serve
  • +you appreciate pixel art and a relaxed soundtrack

Not for you if...

  • −you want action or more hands-on gameplay
  • −you dislike frequent sexual dialogue in character conversations

What players say

97% of 36,443 reviews are positive · 94% of 117 in the last 30 days

Players praise the bar's atmosphere, soundtrack, pixel art, and character-focused story. Others criticize the writing as shallow or overly sexual and say there is little to do beyond reading and mixing drinks.

Players over time

▲ +7% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 65 players on Nov 1, 2026.

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Sep 26, 202640
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How many players finish VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action?

30% of Steam players have unlocked «Please come again», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action screenshot 1

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action system requirements

Minimum: 256mb, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
1.6 Ghz
Graphics
256mb
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
250 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
2 Ghz
Graphics
1gb
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
250 MB available space

Does VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
34
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese.

Does VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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