Underplayed Gems

Idle Cooking Emperor (2019)

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Developer
Shugasu GmbH
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Free To Play, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.7 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, menu-driven grind where you click to cook, duel, and expand a restaurant empire with minimal active effort.

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What players say

Players are split on Idle Cooking Emperor. Many play only to unlock a pet in Idling to Rule the Gods and resent being forced into a second game. Those who stick with it find shallow, confusing mechanics, grindy rebirths, and buggy click recognition. A few appreciate the recipe management but note the game feels unfinished.

Screenshots

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