Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant

Released Jan 2026

A story-driven psychological horror game where you must balance cooking authentic Vietnamese Pho with surviving chilling, unexpected events in a quiet, mysterious village.

93% positive · 248 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant is a story-driven psychological horror and cooking simulation game released on January 6, 2026, by solo developer marisa0704. The game is free-to-play and launched as a self-contained narrative experience with multiple endings, a complete storyline, and cinematic cutscenes. The store description presents all features in finished terms, with no mention of planned updates, expansions, or additional content. There are no DLC listings of any kind, no roadmap, and no developer news posts announcing future content. The game has now been out for over six months with no post-launch content updates or developer communications indicating plans to expand the game. With no post-launch content cycle and no announced future content, the game appears to have launched as a complete, finished product.

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Store description presents the game as a complete narrative experience with multiple endings, cinematic cutscenes, and a full storyline — no mention of planned future content or updates

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Short description frames the game as a self-contained experience with no reference to ongoing development or future content

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Details

Developer

marisa0704

Publisher

marisa0704

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Casual 3D FPS Horror Retro Cinematic Comedy Story Rich Funny Choices Matter Free to Play Simulation Multiple Endings Indie Thriller

About this game

A TASTE OF VIETNAM, A SLICE OF HORROR.

Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant is a story-driven psychological horror game, deeply inspired by Vietnamese culture, real-life events, and the unique atmosphere of Hanoi's suburban villages. Made with the Godot Engine, the game offers a glimpse into the everyday life of Vietnam that often goes unseen in media—mixed with a chilling, unfolding mystery.

If you enjoy narrative-rich games, unique cultural settings, and a blend of cooking simulation with true psychological dread, step into Anh Hai's kitchen.

📜 STORY: THE DARK SIDE OF DAN PHUONG

Step into the shoes of Anh Hai, the new owner of a small pho restaurant in a seemingly peaceful village in Dan Phuong District, Hanoi.

Your day starts simple: run a thriving business, serve steaming bowls of pho, and socialize with the local townsfolk.

But the serene facade quickly cracks. As you settle in, Anh Hai gradually uncovers a dark and unsettling mystery shrouding the village. To keep his restaurant running, protect what he holds dear, and survive the strange occurrences, Anh Hai must confront unexpected, harrowing events and the haunting secrets of his own past.

Every interaction, every decision, and every bowl of pho served holds a clue to the truth.

✨ KEY FEATURES

🍲 Unique Pho Restaurant Simulation: Experience the authentic process of making and serving traditional Vietnamese Pho. Handle customer orders precisely, from the cut of meat (tái/chín) to the garnishes (quẩy, bò viên, cơm nguội).
🔪 Gripping Psychological Horror: A rich and thrilling storyline filled with plot twists, building genuine suspense and atmospheric dread, culminating in intense final moments.
🇻🇳 Immersive Vietnamese Setting: Explore a rural Vietnamese village with highly detailed retro graphics, bringing to life local culture and relatable, real-world inspirations.
🐾 Protect Mr. Gold: Interact with and protect your loyal canine companion, a surprisingly emotional and pivotal part of the storyline. Don't forget to pet the dog!
🎬 Cinematic Presentation: Features cinematic cutscenes and a compelling narrative to draw you deeper into Anh Hai's disturbing reality.
💀 Multiple Endings: The choices you make determine Anh Hai's fate, leading to one of 4 distinct endings.
⏱️ Compact & Intense Experience: A focused playtime of approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour allows for high replayability across different ending paths.