MINICHEF (2021)

Developer: guinub
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 21 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A bright and stress-free arcade puzzler where you scramble to match ingredients under ticking clocks.

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What players say

Players say MINICHEF offers a fresh twist on match 3 by requiring specific matches based on a side prompt, but controls are keyboard only with no mouse support, which many found confusing at first. The game is challenging and includes food-themed unlockables like skins, though combo outcomes can feel random.

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