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The Chef's Shift: First Course (2025)

The Chef's Shift: First Course cover
Developer
Panitia GameDev
Publisher
Catoptric Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating
4.9 of 5, 490 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic typing challenge where you juggle cooking and serving dishes while managing chaotic interruptions in a busy restaurant.

fast-pacedtyping gamebusydistractingcookingfrustratinglightheartedtimed

What players say

Players enjoy it as a fast-paced typing game with cute visuals and a silly story, comparing it to Diner Dash. Many wish it had more levels and are waiting for updates, while a few find the higher difficulties challenging for typing accuracy.

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Screenshots

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