Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator

Cyanide

Rank: #4 / 24
Released: 2023
Studio: Cyanide
Genre: simulation video game

At a glance

Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator is a simulation game developed by Cyanide and released in 2023. It puts you in charge of building and running a restaurant, from choosing kitchen equipment and organising staff to sourcing ingredients and planning around expected customer demand. You create a menu drawing on French, Italian and international dishes, then can refine recipes and adjust selections for the season and customer expectations. During service, cooking is part of the work: prepare ingredients, cook dishes and plate them while your team helps serve customers. Restaurant management also includes décor, finances, suppliers and equipment, alongside the daily kitchen routine. Growth can take different directions, from becoming a neighbourhood favourite to pursuing fine dining and Michelin Guide recognition. The Steam listing includes single-player, achievements, trading cards, in-app purchases, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing and partial controller support. Listed platforms include Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S; Steam specifies Windows. Nacon is the publisher.

Who it is for

It suits players who want a restaurant simulation combining kitchen work with menu, staff, supplier and finance management. It may also appeal to players interested in building toward neighbourhood popularity or Michelin Guide recognition.

What is good

Build and customise a kitchen with varied equipment.
Create menus from French, Italian and international dishes.
Manage suppliers, staff, finances and customer demand.
Includes Steam Cloud and Family Sharing.

What to know first

Steam lists partial controller support.
Steam lists in-app purchases.

Verdict

Chef Life combines restaurant planning with cooking during service, so both management and food preparation are central. Its menu and progression options support several approaches to running a restaurant.