Simulation · February 23, 2023

Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator (2023)

trophy40 achievementsextension4 DLCgroup100k–1M ownersrecommend1.9k recommendations
Take the reins of your dream restaurant Choose and customise dozens of kitchen components (cooking surfaces, food processors, ovens, etc.) to build your dream kitchen! Before firing up your burners, organise your team and manage your suppliers to obtain premium ingredients that would impress the most demanding of gourmets. Track your finances and predict how busy you will be so you are not overwhelmed by the dinner rush! A menu built around your own tastes Are you more of a bœuf bourguignon or caccio e pepe type of chef? Build your menu around classic dishes from French, Italian and international cuisine! Are you looking to go beyond just basic recipes? Improve them and take them to new gastronomic heights! Adapt your menu to the seasons and your customers' expectations to make a name for yourself. Chop, grill, bake, mix and more! Your cooking and management skills will be put to the test during each service. Your team will provide invaluable help for satisfying your demanding customers. Manage the cutting, cooking and all the preparation, right up to plating where you can add your creative touch. From local café to Michelin-starred restaurant Learn how to keep your customers loyal and grow your restaurant. Learn new recipes and refine your cooking skills. Do you want to become the neighbourhood's favourite hotspot, or will you pursue fine dining and ultimately earn a prestigious star from the Michelin Guide?

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Simulation · 497
  • Cooking · 489
  • Immersive Sim · 477
  • Casual · 470
  • Singleplayer · 468
  • Management · 464
  • Relaxing · 463
  • Family Friendly · 451
  • Life Sim · 445
  • Colorful · 443
  • Cartoony · 420
  • Stylized · 410
  • Resource Management · 400
  • Inventory Management · 393
  • Replay Value · 289

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Position in Simulation

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.1k Steam reviewsTop 94% in Simulation
Positive rating85% positiveGenre average: 79% — this title sits in top 45%
Engagement hours15 h averageTop 65% for session depth among Simulation

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Arabic
  • Dutch
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Russian

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Traditional Chinese

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

15h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

6h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

0h

Current engagement

Achievements

40

Steam unlocks available

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Cloud

Input & Comfort

  • Partial Controller Support

Other

  • Single-player
  • In-App Purchases
  • Family Sharing

Reception Metrics

Steam community

85%Very Positive · 2.1k reviews

1.8k positive · 319 negative

Curator recommendations

1.9k

Release & Availability

Release dateFeb 23, 2023
DeveloperCyanide Studio
PublisherNacon
Base price$5.99
DLC / Add-ons4 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External links[email protected]

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Editions & Packages

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