Summary

• Best Served Cold, a captivating visual novel, launches on May 5 for PC via Steam, with console versions expected later.
• Players will embody a bartender at a speakeasy named The Nightcap.
• By conversing with patrons, players will gather clues to piece together a murder mystery.

Game Rant can confirm that Best Served Cold, a stylish visual novel where you play as a bartender in a speakeasy, is set to launch on May 5 on PC via Steam, with console versions arriving afterward. Best Served Cold is developed by Rogueside Games, known for their other titles like Guns, Gore & Cannoli, War Party, and Hidden Through Time.

The game promises a blend of engaging storytelling and player interaction as players navigate through five cases while managing the speakeasy’s bar. Your choices will significantly affect not only the plot’s outcome but also the fates of various characters.

Trailer and Expected Platforms

• Date: May 5, 2025 - PC
• To Be Announced: PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X

Best Served Cold does not yet have a confirmed release for the Nintendo Switch 2, which launches on June 5, but it will still be playable on the new hardware as it is backward compatible with pre-existing games.

For fans of traditional detective stories wrapped in gameplay, mark May 5 on your calendars to explore this intriguing new title.