Best Served Cold Brings Murder and Jazz to Visual Novels
Serve Drinks and Solve Crimes in Best Served Cold
Picture yourself behind the bar of the last speakeasy in town. Outside, the city teeters on collapse. Inside, each patron brings secrets, lies, and the occasional clue to a murder that could shake everything. That is the world of Best Served Cold, the newest detective-themed visual novel on Steam from Belgian indie studio Rogueside Games.
Set in a moody, alternate Jazz Age Europe, you will play a bartender with a criminal past and a shot at redemption. But life behind the counter at The Nightcap is anything but simple. A detective enlists your help to crack a series of five complex cases. Each drink you pour and every word you exchange could make the difference between justice and chaos.
A Murder Mystery Wrapped in Jazz and Deception
The Nightcap is no ordinary speakeasy. Here, the art of conversation matters as much as your skill with a shaker. You will need both if you want to keep your head above water in this city on the brink.
Your patrons range from shady cops and desperate artists to suspicious elites and dangerous criminals. Every night brings a new opportunity to gather intel and piece together a sprawling web of lies and half-truths. The choices you make at the bar ripple out, affecting not only the fate of the cases but the very survival of your establishment.
With 20 unique characters to meet, charm, or confront, Best Served Cold delivers a rich and tangled narrative that ranks among the best detective games available today. The atmosphere, fueled by jazz and sharp dialogue, makes it a standout in the world of visual novels.
Gameplay That Puts You in Control
As you slide cocktails across the bar, you will also weigh your words and decisions carefully. The story reacts to how you treat your patrons. You can choose to delight and build trust, press harder for answers, or even throw in a subtle threat when the stakes get high.
Each choice matters. Lives hang in the balance, friendships can form or fracture, and your bar may not survive the storm gathering outside. Can you solve the mystery while keeping your speakeasy afloat? You will have to stay sharp and listen closely.
A Visual Novel on Steam with Style and Substance
Best Served Cold brings style to the genre with its noir-inspired visuals and a vibrant soundtrack that captures the spirit of a Jazz Age gone wrong. Its richly detailed world of Bukovie feels alive, packed with characters whose motives and loyalties shift like the smoke curling above their cocktails.
For fans of visual novels or anyone searching for the best detective games with meaningful player choice, Best Served Cold is a must play. Now available for PC on Steam, the game also has future plans for release on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
If you’re ready to take your seat behind the bar, you can find Best Served Cold on its official Steam page for $17.99 or learn more at the official site. Pour a drink, listen well, and start solving. Your patrons have plenty to say.