Rogueside has released the first playable demo for its upcoming narrative-driven murder mystery, Best Served Cold. Available now on Steam, the demo lets players step into the smoky underworld of Bukovie, a city where secrets spill as easily as the drinks.
A brand-new gameplay trailer also showcases the game’s moody art style, investigative mechanics, and cocktail-mixing gameplay, giving players a taste of the intrigue ahead of its full launch on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
A Murder to Solve, One Drink at a Time
In Best Served Cold, you play as a bartender at The Nightcap, a speakeasy hidden beneath a bookstore. With a string of unsolved murders shaking the city, a determined young detective enlists your help—but you’ll have to earn his trust while keeping your illegal business afloat.
Your patrons hold clues, alibis, and confessions—if you can get them talking.
- Mix the perfect cocktails to lower their guard.
- Listen carefully and connect the dots on your evidence board.
- Build relationships with a cast of fascinating characters.
Every night behind the bar is another chance to piece together the mystery—but who can you really trust?
A City of Secrets and Seduction
Set in a 1920s-inspired Bukovie, Best Served Cold blends historical influences with a noir-style detective story. Players will navigate a world where cultural and political shifts are tearing apart the old order, leaving power up for grabs.
With a story crafted by Cloudpunk writers Joshua Aldred and Thomas Welsh, expect a richly detailed world, layered characters, and plenty of twists.
Try the Demo Now During Steam Next Fest
The Best Served Cold demo is available now through Steam Next Fest, giving players a limited-time opportunity to try their hand at bartending, sleuthing, and getting suspects to spill their secrets.
- Check out the new gameplay trailer to see the mix of mystery and mixology in action.
- Download the demo now on Steam
With an atmosphere this intoxicating, it won’t be long before players are coming back for another round.
