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The Cupbearer
One of the first games built entirely around smell as the puzzle.

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Features
Single-player
Family Sharing
Profile Features Limited 
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔ ✔
E - Everyone
Age rating for: ESRB

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We want The Cupbearer to be the best scent-based game out there! As developers, we thrive on player and community feedback. In order to gain as much feedback as possible, we want the players to get their hands on it early. ”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game will remain in Early Access until Chapters 2, 3, and 4 are fully finished. We are aiming to launch alongside the official release of the OVR Omara in December of 2026.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version features just Chapter 1 and Infinite Mode, which serves as an introduction to the world, characters, and scent mechanics. We plan to create a complete storyline spanning 4 chapters, each with its own unique scent-based mini game.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of the game features Chapter 1 and an Infinite Mode that accompanies it. This chapter features the first of 4 scent-based mini-games, with a cast of characters, dialogue cutscenes, and more.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Buy early, save money. The price will increase as we add content during Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will be reading all feedback from Steam, Discord, and Social Media. Let us know what you like, dislike, and what you'd like to see in the future. Our games are majorly shaped by player and community feedback.”
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About This Game

This game requires an OVR Omara device to be played

Every scent is a clue.

The Cupbearer is a one-of-a-kind royal deduction game where smell is the heart of the mystery. As the royal cupbearer, you must inspect drinks, identify poisoned cups, and decide what is safe to serve in a court where trust is fragile and one mistake can be fatal.

Smell is the puzzle

In The Cupbearer, scent is king.

Each drink carries clues through smell, and every cup asks you to pay attention, compare what you notice, and make a decision before it is too late. The mystery is solved not just by what you see or hear, but by what you can sense.

Serve a dangerous court

You stand between the throne and those who would poison it. Serve nobles, listen carefully, and watch how the court reacts. Every guest has a place in the mystery, but not everyone can be trusted.

Identify the poison

Every drink could be harmless. Every drink could be deadly. Use scent, context, and deduction to uncover the truth before the wrong cup reaches the wrong hands.

Features

- A one-of-a-kind deduction game built around smell as the main puzzle mechanic

- Scent-based drink inspection and poison identification

- A royal court mystery filled with suspicion, ritual, and danger

- Story-driven interactions with characters who may be hiding something

- A unique experimental game experience where every cup becomes a clue

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 64bit
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 64bit
    • Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent
    • Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
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