Star Chef 2: Cooking Game (2021)

Developer: 99Games Online Private Limited
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 570 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful and laid-back restaurant management game where you cook, serve, and build a team with a light sense of nostalgia.

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What players say

Players are split on Star Chef 2. Some enjoy its low-stakes timewasting, but many others complain it is ruined by constant wait timers and pushy monetization popups, with a major update that removed a supermarket and slowed progress further. Long-time players also cite the introduction of generative AI as a reason to quit.

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