Penniless Chef (2026)
- Developer
- Team Zerobase
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
- Rating
- 2.5 of 5, 16 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 43 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A low-stakes, management-focused experience where you gradually build a restaurant and interact with villagers.
casualfree to playrestaurant managementcooking simulationcommunity interactionprogression
What players say
Players praise the cooking mechanics and concept but report many bugs that block progress, like a missing save button and getting stuck. The game is in early access with a 2026 release, and players are split on whether the core fun outweighs the rough state.
Screenshots
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