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It's the year 2xxx. The inexperienced Toru Sumiki lands a job managing Hookah Haze, a new hookah lounge on the outskirts of Akihabara, where they meet three eccentric girls. The story unfolds as the girls gradually open up to them, connecting through their fondness for hookah...

2024Adventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby ACQUIRE Corp.
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Frequently asked about Hookah Haze

Is Hookah Haze verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Hookah Haze is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Hookah Haze cost?
Hookah Haze is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hookah Haze?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hookah Haze are The 257th Element, NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD, Coffee flavor of love 咖啡甜恋.
Who developed Hookah Haze?
Hookah Haze was developed by ACQUIRE Corp. and published by Aniplex Inc..

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