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Coffee For Two · Published by Coffee For Two · Official site ↗
Last updated 8 Oct 2026
A musical slice-of-life RPG where you play as a musician and luthier who has just arrived in the mystical city that lives and breathes music. Befriend locals, solve puzzles and unravel the mysterious stories of the lingering musical spirits that only appear during the season of the fireflies.
Indie, RPG, Simulation · More free games
Explore the vibrant melodies of Malhaar as you craft instruments and form bonds with the city's inhabitants. This indie RPG from Coffee For Two invites you to unravel the stories of musical spirits in a slice-of-life adventure filled with puzzles and enchantment.
About this game
Malhaar is a musical slice-of-life RPG!
You become the inheritor of your grandfather’s workshop back in Sindhu. As a young boy, can you carry on your family’s legacy of being musicians and instrument-makers? But, it’s not just about that, is it? Legacies are forged over generations. It’s your job to play Raga Malhaar at the festival this year to invoke rain that even the spirits can feel. Megh, the OG composer, who lives in the Spirit Island, is the only one who can teach you. What took your grandfather a lifetime to master, you have to in just a month or the spirits disappear forever!
Put up tiny music shows → Learn to play the Sitar (an Indian stringed musical instrument), unlock various ragas with each session and put up tiny music shows.
Craft and tune musical instruments → Gather from the Woods or buy from the market, use your grandfather’s workshop to craft and tune various stringed Indian classical instruments, sell them to the local dealer or rent out your own shop at the weekly carnival.
Serve customers at the Dhaba → Help out at the Dhaba (cafe) by serving the customers to earn money.
Become part of the community → Befriend locals and the lingering spirits, donate for the yearly festival and help renovate the old library, help townsfolk with their daily chores, join in for evening gossip over tea, at get-togethers, around bonfire and much more!
Explore as you go → Discover stories told by various characters, unlock new areas and unravel the mysteries of the musical spirits, explore this vibrant town at your own pace.
Take care of your health → Eat, drink, pet animals, have a good night’s sleep to better your mood. You need to be in happy mood to go about your day!
Relax to a calming vibe → Pass time by playing relaxing mini games while lying on a bench, relaxing on your boat, hopping on the carnival rides or just joining the kids for a local kite flying competition.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 and above
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB video memory
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 and above
- Processor: Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 5
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB video memory
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
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MALHAAR DEMO IS NOW LIVE!
🌧️ MALHAAR DEMO IS NOW LIVE! 🎶After nearly two years of development, we're finally ready to invite you into the world of Malhaar. ❤️The demo is now available to play on Steam!Step into a mystical Indian town inspired by our travels to Varanasi. Meet its quirky residents, discover its musical spirits, learn the sitar, craft instruments, help out at the local café, and uncover the stories hidden around.🎶 Learn & play the sitar 🪕 Craft & tune instruments 🌿 Explore Sindhu 💬 Meet quirky characters ✨ Encounter musical spirits 🍟 Help out at the local café 🐦🔥 Play the firefly minigame 🎵 Discover the stories of the townThis is the first time we're putting Malhaar into the hands of players, and we'd absolutely love to hear what you think.What you loved? What confused you? What should we improve? What was your favourite moment?Your feedback will help us shape the game. ❤️🎮 Play the demo now on Steam!And if you enjoy your time, don't forget to wishlist Malhaar - it helps our tiny 2-person studio more than you know. 🥹- Sneha & Anmol Coffee For TwoRead full article on Community Announcements (coffeefortwo)AnnouncementsOfficial
A Small Milestone for Malhaar: 2,500 Wishlists 🌧️ + Trailer is here 🎬
Hello wonderful people!The past few days have been incredibly special for us!We're excited to share that Malhaar has crossed 2,000 wishlists on Steam! As a small indie team, seeing so many people connect with our small game means the world to us!To celebrate, we've also released our newest trailer, offering a closer look at the world, its people, and the music that lies at the heart of Malhaar.From wandering the town and meeting locals to learning ragas and crafting musical instruments to serving food at the local cafe, we're working hard to create an experience filled with warmth and coziness.Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted, shared the game, left comments, or simply followed our journey so far. Your support helps us continue making Malhaar.🎶 Watch the trailer above 🌧️ Wishlist Malhaar if you haven't already ❤️ Follow the game to stay updated on future announcementsWe're just getting started, and we can't wait to share more with you soon.— Coffee For TwoRead full article on Community Announcements (gamesethos)AnnouncementsOfficial
Our Cozy Devlog Series Begins! 🍲🎮
Hey there! 👋We're a couple making Malhaar — a cozy narrative RPG set in a riverfront town in India.Starting this week, we’ll be sharing our journey through short devlogs — cozy little snippets of how we’re building the game, designing the world, and bringing the characters to life.🗓️ We’ll be posting 1–2 short devlogs each week on YouTube — from rainy inspirations to behind-the-scenes moments.🎥 Watch Devlog #0 here: 👉 🫖 Whether you're into cozy games, Indian stories, or just curious how two people are building a world from scratch — we’d love to have you follow along.And don’t forget to wishlist Malhaar if you haven’t already 🌧️→ ❤️ Wishlist Malhaar on SteamRead full article on Community Announcements (gamesethos)AnnouncementsOfficial
Comic Con x Indie Game Utsav Sale, featuring Malhaar!
Hello everyone! We are thrilled to announce Malhaar's participation in the Comic Con x Indie Game Utsav Steam sale! The sale includes over a 100 Games being showcased! The top indie developers from across the country are coming together and this event is connecting them with top global publishers who are looking to partner. This also gives Indian gamers a chance to experience the best homegrown games. It runs from 10th to 20th of April on Steam. Just a few days remaining now. Make most of it✨ Thank you!Read full article on Community Announcements (gamesethos)
