Barfender: CO-OP Bar Simulator
October 2026
Barfender Halloween Update: Dishwashers, Handcart & a Spooky Carnival!
Major update
Dishwashers, a Handcart, a Halloween carnival with a fortune teller, toy "weapons", hidden vinyls and new furniture!
Barfender Update: Smarter Pathing, Chaos Balance & Cocktail Tweaks
Update
Smoother pathing, gentler chaos scaling, shaker inspection, Twitch fixes and a first look at the Halloween update!
Barfender’s First Week: 15,000+ Players, 96% Positive!
Our first week in Early Access, told in numbers.
Barfender Update: Difficulty Options, Streamer Mode & Performance
Update
Change difficulty anytime, 16 drink slots, a clearer Streamer Mode, FSR support and a big performance boost!
Barfender Update: Progression, Instruments & Fixes
Update
Star Rating licences, guitar overhaul, Cozy Nook tweaks and a big batch of fixes since launch!
BARFENDER OUT NOW!
Barfender is now in Early Access! Gather your crew, open the bar and survive the chaos of the night.
Barfender Has Passed 30,000 Wishlists!
We've passed 30,000 and we open our doors tomorrow! A huge thank you to all of you.
Big Demo Update Before Early Access!
Major update
Early Access is almost here! Barfender launches into Early Access on October 12 ! Before the doors open, here's a big demo update packed with everything we've developed since our last demo update. Bartending & Gameplay…
September 2026
Barfender Early Access Roadmap Revealed!
Our Journey Behind the Counter Begins! The excitement is at its peak for our Early Access launch on October 12th ! However, the day you step behind the counter is just the first step of a long journey we have planned.…
Barfender Reached 20,000 Wishlists!
We Reached 20,000 Wishlists! Thank You! The Barfender community keeps growing incredibly fast! As of today, our game has crossed the 20,000 wishlists milestone on Steam. While celebrating this amazing achievement, both…
"My Bar" App, Decoration Score, and More!
Update
Hello! The new demo update we prepared for Barfender is now available to download on Steam. We have also separated our demo page, meaning you can now leave a review directly on it! Leaving a review would make us…
August 2026
July 2026
COCKTAILS, FLYERS & FRESH TUNES
Major update
COCKTAILS ARE HERE The bar finally serves more than drinks poured directly from a bottle. Build a Cocktail Station, stock up on shakers and glasses, and start mixing premium drinks. Combine drinks and garnishes. Shake…
BANK & BAR EXPANSIONS
Update
THE BANK IS OPEN A new Bank has opened in the neighborhood! Take out loans to grow your bar faster, but keep an eye on the interest. Meet Banker Bilo, the new face behind the counter. New bank-related quests will guide…
June 2026
THE "SMOOTHER TOGETHER" UPDATE
"SMOOTHER TOGETHER" Hey everyone, A new Barfender demo update is live. This one is mostly about fixes, stability, and quality-of-life improvements after the co-op update. Thanks a lot to everyone who played, reported…
THE CO-OP UPDATE
Major update
BRING YOUR CREW You asked for it. A lot. So here it is. Co-op is now live in the Barfender demo. You can create or join Steam lobbies, invite friends, ready up, and run the bar together with up to 4 players. Someone can…
May 2026
April 2026
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