Cabernet

Cabernet

Released Feb 2025

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?

94% positive · 2,398 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Cabernet launched on February 20, 2025 as a complete 2D narrative RPG. Following launch, the developer (a two-person studio) shipped a steady series of bug fix and feature patches through mid-2025. On June 3, 2025, they posted a note [NEWS-1] saying the game might not see patches "for a little while" while they attended to personal and professional matters — but promised to return. They did: an August 4, 2025 update [NEWS-4] added new quality-of-life features (a quest "On Hold" marker and extra save slots), and an October 22, 2025 update [NEWS-5] added Japanese language support. On June 23, 2026, the developer returned with another quality-of-life patch [NEWS-2] that brought Steam Deck Verification, a magnifying glass feature for text readability, and windowed mode support — alongside news of a physical Collector's Edition pre-order window. The only DLC available are a soundtrack and art book, both released at launch. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store, and no future content has been announced. The game was delivered as a complete narrative experience, and the post-launch work has been quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes rather than new story content. The developer has not signaled any plans for expansions or additional content.
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Cabernet launched on Steam on February 20, 2025 as a complete narrative RPG.
news post · Feb 20, 2025 source content shipped
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Quality-of-life patch added Steam Deck Verification, a magnifying glass text feature, and windowed mode. Physical Collector's Edition pre-order announced. No new story content or future content plans mentioned.
news post · Jun 23, 2026 source development ongoing
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Feb 2025
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About this game

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire struggling with her morality and the supernatural world she has been pulled into. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become? Prepare to explore a hidden world of political intrigue, class conflict, and decadent corruption.

Use the moonlit sky to plan your next feast and explore. Mingle among vampiric society and the humans who feed them. Uncover who can aid your new kin and whose only purpose is to be drained.

Vampirism isn't just an unholy transformation of your body-- it also threatens to transform your mind. Will you choose to indulge your empathetic humanity or embrace your newfound nihilism?

But to lure your next meal somewhere safe and secluded, you'll need to understand who they are and what they desire. A kind-hearted, alcoholic coachman? A fraying newlywed couple? A greedy, yet charming charlatan? Their lives are yours to aid or unravel.

Art, literature, history, science, these are the skills you'll require to succeed. Your knowledge will be your greatest weapon in a world where the cunning drain the brutal of life.

Last evaluated Aug 28, 2026
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