Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator (2023)

Developer

Matryoshka

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Casual, Simulation, Free To Play

Rating

3.7 of 5, 2,006 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 4.2 hours

Where to get it

Steam

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A warm, low-pressure game where you manage a cozy restaurant and help characters through lighthearted cooking challenges and story episodes.

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What players say

Players are split over Cooking Live. Some find it fun and addictive, but many hit a wall where progression demands spending money or waiting days no matter how fast they play. Upgrade costs outpace earnings, and late levels feel rigged against the player. There is also a wish for cross-save between mobile and PC.

Screenshots

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