Baking Bustle (2020)

Developer: Game On Production
Publisher: Alawar Casual
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, fast-paced cooking game where you tap and click to keep cheerful customers fed across colorful, whimsical restaurants.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short time management game with 4 episodes, but many run into clicking bugs where actions don't register. The lack of a tutorial for some meals forces trial and error, and the difficulty spikes without explanation. Reviews split on whether the simple gameplay is relaxing or frustrating.

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