Game Overview
A late-night donut counter becomes the center of a strange, heartfelt urban drama where emotions are as tangible as frosting. High Times blends anime-styled visual novel storytelling with light shop management, casting you as an employee at The Hotbox, where every pastry carries a mood-altering effect. Customers arrive burdened by grief, insecurity, romance troubles, and old conflicts, and the right snack can push them toward courage, comfort, confidence, or a much-needed change of perspective. The tone stays colorful and playful on the surface, but its personal stories lean into closure, healing, and the awkward reality of helping people who do not always know what they need.
Most of your time revolves around listening to visitors, learning what is bothering them, and selecting or preparing donuts suited to their emotional state. Serving people well advances their storylines, affects how they view you, and opens paths through a branching narrative with different relationship outcomes and endings. Between conversations, you run and improve the shop by earning tips, unlocking recipes and equipment, and decorating the space to make it feel like your own. Character customization lets you put a personal stamp on the protagonist, while six romance options add another layer of choices to the daily routine.
The central gimmick is more thoughtful than a standard café sim: food is effectively dialogue, and a seemingly small order can alter a customer’s next decision. More than 30 voiced patrons give the shop a lively rhythm, with performances from recognizable voice talent including LilyPichu and Johnny Yong Bosch helping the cast feel distinct. Comic-book-inspired presentation, expressive anime character art, and a soundtrack that mixes lo-fi, city pop, and rock give the setting a warm after-hours identity. Players who enjoy Coffee Talk, VA-11 Hall-A, or relationship-focused visual novels should find plenty to like, especially if they prefer conversation-driven choices over demanding management mechanics.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a High Times folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11
- Processor: 2 Ghz or greater
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 660 or better
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for High Times (v1.0.0S)?
After extracting High Times (v1.0.0S), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 2.90 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements, including Version 10. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.