Underplayed Gems

Ominous Stew (2025)

Ominous Stew cover
Developer
bloomgeist
Publisher
Catoptric Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic, playful cooking duel where two chefs clash in speedy, competitive kitchen battles.

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What players say

Players describe it as a chaotic cooking game similar to Overcooked but with a nutritional twist: you combine ingredients to meet carb, fat, and protein targets rather than following recipes. The short rounds and simple controls work well for local multiplayer, and the story mode is surprisingly fleshed out. A few reviews mention learning real food facts while playing.

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