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Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game

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83%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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About Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game

Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game is a single player action game. It was developed by DarZal Games and was released on April 9, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

SEARCH for ingredients in a cluttered kitchen that changes as you play: COOK through 10 unique recipes, each with 3+ variants! And CUSTOMIZE each recipe, including or omitting ingredients   GET TO KNOW the shy ghost who haunts the kitchen and is a total foodie    Play at your own pace, and pick the ingredients you like. Messy Recipe is around 1-2 hours long.

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
story9 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Cute, cozy, and charming art style with an appealing hand-drawn look and bright colors that enhance the cozy vibe.
  • Engaging hidden object gameplay combined with cooking mechanics, allowing creative variations of dishes and keeping the experience fresh.
  • Adorable and heartwarming story featuring a shy kitchen ghost named Bouillon, with lighthearted dialogue and a relaxing atmosphere.
  • Very short game length, with the main story and full achievement completion taking around an hour or slightly more, which may feel insufficient for some players.
  • Limited content and replayability, with only one kitchen environment and a small number of recipes leading to a lack of challenge or variety over time.
  • Gameplay is very easy with items usually easy to find and many ingredient substitutions allowed, leading to a lack of difficulty for hidden object and puzzle fans.

  • story

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The story of Messy Recipe is a sweet, cozy, and light-hearted hidden object experience centered around befriending a friendly kitchen ghost, with charming moments conveyed through in-game conversations and postcards. Although praised for its delightful tone and engaging premise, it is notably short, typically taking about an hour to complete, making it ideal for players seeking a quick and enjoyable narrative.

    • “Messy Recipe is a delightful hidden object story game which takes you into your best friend's kitchen while they're away.”
    • “The story is also sweet, and you slowly befriend a kitchen ghost named Boullion.”
    • “At the beginning and end of each stage there are small story moments, including conversations with the ghost and postcards sent by your friend.”
    • “The story is very short (around 40 minutes to complete 100%), light on content, and only saves between recipes with no manual save option, requiring you to finish a level before quitting.”
    • “The story is cute but way too short, lasting about an hour in total. It's fun, but the experience feels cut short, suitable only for those looking for a quick play or with a short attention span.”
    • “The game takes around an hour to play through the entire story and complete all achievements, making it a very brief narrative experience.”

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple, fun, and easy to pick up, revolving around searching a lively kitchen for ingredients to create various dishes. While it offers enjoyable variety and a charming style, it may feel more like a light, short distraction with limited challenge. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but best suited for casual, brief play sessions.

    • “Gameplay consists of searching around a kitchen for missing ingredients for a dish. It is pretty fun to see your ingredient combinations determine what version of the final dish you make!”
    • “Of course, it's the gameplay that's the heart of this game, and it's so much fun.”
    • “I'd have maybe liked a touch more of a challenge, but it was a nice distraction for an hour's worth of play, as long as you're not expecting too much challenge or a long gameplay time.”
    • “Gameplay consists of searching around a kitchen for missing ingredients for a dish; it is pretty fun to see your ingredient combinations determine what version of the final dish you make!”
    • “The gameplay consists of rummaging through a delightfully chaotic kitchen to find ingredients and tools for your recipes.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a charming, cozy, and colorful art style that is unique and appealing, especially for casual players. While it may seem too simple or friendly for hardcore gamers, its visual design effectively complements the game's gentle and accessible nature.

    • “I love the cozy, colorful art style.”
    • “Cute art style and very unique take on a hidden find!”
    • “Its premise is simple, its graphics are appealing, and its scale is easily managed.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is gentle and charming, highlighted by the witty and enthusiastic character Bullion, whose playful interactions add a lighthearted and enjoyable touch to the cooking experience.

    • “He enjoyed the gentle humor and the shy kitchen spirit, as well as the happy resolution for everyone.”
    • “Bullion is the sweetest companion: witty, funny, and full of enthusiasm every time you cook something new.”
    • “It's funny when the MC asks Bullion why he does so, Bullion replies that's how Kiko cooks best.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is enhanced by Steam achievements that motivate players to revisit and try all recipe variations, providing fair value for the price, though some users wish for additional replay value.

    • “The Steam achievements add replayability to the game, encouraging players to go back and try all the variations of the recipes.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for its lively yet non-distracting quality, featuring a few tracks that convey a fun and light-hearted vibe.

    • “The music also hits that perfect balance of lively but not distracting.”
    • “Regarding the music, a few tracks are present, and they all give off that fun, light-hearted vibe.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game "messy recipe" delivers a cozy and wholesome emotional experience, characterized by its adorable and heartwarming nature throughout a short but meaningful playtime.

    • “Messy Recipe is a cozy, wholesome experience from start to finish.”
    • “Adorable and very heartwarming short experience.”
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Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game is a action game. Common tags for Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game include indie, family friendly, cozy, relaxing, wholesome and others.

Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game was released on April 9, 2026.

Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game was developed by DarZal Games.

Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Messy Recipe: A Hidden Object Game is a single player game.

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