Idle Cooking Emperor (2019)

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

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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.

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