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GrindWill Labs · Published by GrindWill Interactive
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Start with one trash PC and build a packed 1998 internet cafe. Serve customers, upgrade your hardware and network, and research new tech in this retro incremental tycoon.
Casual · 2026 · More free games
Start your own retro internet hub with Internet Cafe 98. Grow from a single trash PC into a packed digital hangout, serving customers while advancing through the ages of tech.
About this game
Click a PC. See What's Happening.
Check its customer, session, earnings, and hardware from one screen.
Pick the Parts. Build the PC.
Compare components, preview their impact, and assemble the machine your cafe needs.
Decode New Tech
Generate research points, decode data banks, and unlock new hardware and systems.
From One PC to a Packed Cafe
Add new PCs, serve more customers, and see the cafe fill up as you progress.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4100
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 or AMD equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Faster Expansion, Clearer Research
We’ve released another update based on your feedback.Earlier ExpansionInternet capacity upgrades now appear earlier and more frequently. You can unlock additional PC slots sooner, with more opportunities to improve your connection throughout the demo.Improved BalanceEarly-game progression has been rebalanced to reduce unnecessary waiting and help you reach the main cafe systems faster.Clearer ResearchResearch descriptions have been rewritten to make each upgrade and its effects easier to understand before choosing.Thank you for continuing to share your feedback. We’ll keep improving Internet Cafe 98 throughout the demo.– IC98 TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (GrindWill)Patch NotesOfficial
A Smoother Start, Thanks to Your Feedback
We’ve been going through your feedback, and one thing came up again and again: the beginning of the game could be confusing.The tutorial didn’t explain enough, some steps moved too quickly, and it wasn’t always clear what you were supposed to do next. We’ve expanded the tutorial and improved the early-game flow, so getting your first cafe up and running should now feel much smoother and more natural.A Better IntroductionThe tutorial now guides you through more of the early game, with clearer explanations and a smoother progression between each step. You should spend less time wondering what to do next and more time building your cafe.Clearer PC UpgradesPC upgrades were another common source of confusion. The game showed you numbers, but didn’t always explain what they actually meant for your PC or your income.Upgrade information is now easier to understand, with clearer comparisons showing how a new component will affect your setup before you spend your money.More Reliable SavesWe fixed an issue where PC quality ratings and income bonuses could change after loading a save. Your upgraded computers should now keep their correct performance, quality, and income values between sessions.Background Progress on WindowsWe also found that the game could stop progressing when you switched to another window, even though background play was enabled.This has now been fixed on Windows. Your cafe will keep running when you switch windows, just as you would expect.And a Few More FixesWe’ve also included smaller improvements for cursor selection, button sounds, translations, tooltips, and various interface details.Thank you for continuing to tell us what feels confusing, frustrating, or simply not right. We’re reading your feedback, we’re listening, and we’re using it to make Internet Cafe 98 better.There’s still more work to do, and we’ll keep improving the game together with you.– IC98 TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (GrindWill)
