Stardew Valley Meets Baldur's Gate 3 in Steam's Latest RPG Freebie

If you have ever played Stardew Valley and thought to yourself 'hey, this needs more dragons', then you are in luck with this latest Steam free download.

If you are anything like me, then you will sometimes find cosy simulation games just too, well, vanilla but when it comes to games like this brand-new Steam addition, you cannot help but appreciate the twist.

Developed by Radic Creative and set to launch fully in 2026, Dragon’s Brew is exactly the type of game you would get if you crossed Stardew Valley and Baldur’s Gate 3.

You may not be running a farm and you may not be embarking on epic adventures with a team of misfits but you will need to put together the cafe of your dreams which you can customise your way.

Dragon’s Brew will task you with designing your cafe, brewing drinks, cooking meals, delivering to the local townsfolk and even collecting board games along the way.

With a pixel-art style, this upcoming release combines the magic of board games and cafe management to bring you a simulation game unlike any other.

Serve players as they sit and enjoy board games and get to know all the townsfolk who live in the seaside town of Pebblebrook.

Radic Creative

Whether you are sourcing or growing your own ingredients, crafting seasonal recipes, or expanding your board game collection to attract more customers, you are about to have a difficult but rewarding time when you dive into Dragon’s Brew.

Featuring over 100 food and drink items, over 100 board games to collect and the ability to customise your cafe, Dragon’s Brew stars all of the much-loved content from your favourite management sims.

However, with quirky locals to meet and befriend and hidden secrets to uncover, Stardew Valley fans will feel right at home here.

So much to offer

“Run takeaway and delivery services, complete community quests, and engage in seasonal events that reward your progress,” the official Steam synopsis reads.

“Discover hidden challenges, collect rare items, and experiment with different strategies to optimize your cafe and board game collection.

Every choice affects the growth of your cafe and the happiness of your customers.”

As mentioned, Dragon’s Brew does not release in full until some time in 2026.

However, a free demo can now be played courtesy of Steam so if you are a PC gamer on the hunt for a brand-new cosy management sim, make sure this one does not miss your radar.