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A new free-to-play horror game with retro graphics, enjoyed by 85% of players, is now available on Steam

Image of the game Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant and the Steam logo. (Image source: Steam)
Image of the game Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant and the Steam logo. (Image source: Steam)
Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant is a horror game that immerses you in the suburbs of Hanoi. You will have to manage your restaurant, but also uncover the truth in a terrifying atmosphere full of mystery.

Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant is a 3D horror game heavily inspired by Vietnamese culture. You will have to complete various missions for your restaurant, but also face terrible events inspired by real events.

In this game, you will discover the atmosphere of the villages of the suburbs of Hanoi by embodying Anh Hai, an owner of a Pho restaurant in a quiet area. Your daily life will be simple, as you will have to promote your business, serve customers, and talk to them to make yourself known.

But quickly, everything will change, and mysterious events will appear. You will then have to face frightening challenges to keep your business going, but also to protect the people you care about, such as your dog, Mr. Gold. Be careful, because every action reveals a part of the truth hidden in this quiet village, and you will have to be vigilant.

Image from the game Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant showing a dark street. (Image source: Steam)
Image from the game Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant showing a dark street. (Image source: Steam)
Image from the game Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant showing the restaurant's kitchen. (Image source: Steam)
Image from the game Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant showing the restaurant's kitchen. (Image source: Steam)

Thus, it's a mix between a cooking game and a horror thriller. Indeed, you'll discover the traditional recipe of Vietnamese Pho by preparing it from start to finish. But you'll have to solve various puzzles and face a tense atmosphere full of twists and turns.

Therefore, Brother Hai’s Pho Restaurant is a horror game developed with the Godot engine, which gives it a particular style. And if you want to embark on a new adventure, it is now free-to-play on Steam, according to SteamDB

Finally, it should be noted that this game is quite popular among players, despite a weak launch on Steam. Indeed, 85% of the 21 reviews are positive. However, some flaws have been reported, such as a relatively short playing time, which varies between 30 minutes and an hour. Not to mention that the graphics may disappoint some people and that there are a few bugs.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-01- 8 (Update: 2026-01- 8)