Star Chef: Cooking & Restaurant Game

Over 20 Million Downloads Worldwide! Play Star Chef, a cooking simulation game that celebrates delicious flavours, letting you run your own café and 5 star restaurant. Experience the joy of managing a bustling business dicing fresh ingredients while exploring your passion for cuisines across the world!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game is very addictive and enjoyable, especially for fans of cooking and restaurant management games.
It offers a unique blend of cooking and building elements, allowing players to grow ingredients and serve dishes.
The graphics are decent, and the game is easy to learn, making it accessible for casual gamers.

Progression is very slow, often requiring long wait times for cooking and resource gathering, which can be frustrating.
The game heavily relies on microtransactions, making it difficult to advance without spending real money.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with saving progress and connectivity problems.

monetization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized, with multiple users labeling it as a "cash grab" that encourages in-game purchases and offers little value for free players. Many reviewers express frustration over the aggressive monetization tactics, suggesting that there are better alternatives available in the market.
- “I see a checkbox if I received this product for free; I am not checking that because I have made in-game purchases.”
- “I like the concept of this game, but there are dozens of similar games on the market that aren't as cash grabby as this one.”
- “Beware though, the game is high in cash grabbing so don't get sucked into buying things.”
- “I like the concept of this game but there are dozens of similar games on the market that aren't as cash grabby as this one.”
- “Not really free, kind of a cash grab to be honest.”
graphics
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users appreciating the quality and clarity of the visuals. While some players express a preference for different art styles, the overall consensus highlights that the graphics enhance the fun and relaxing gameplay experience.
- “Excellent game and the graphics are good; I wish for more baskets though, I really enjoy playing this game.”
- “Very fun and relaxing, with great graphics. If you love building and cooking games, then this is the game for you.”
- “Graphics are great.”
gameplay
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Star Chef has been criticized for its slow pacing and lack of engaging action, leading to a tedious experience. Additionally, the requirement to add friends for progression has frustrated players, contributing to a negative overall impression of the game's mechanics.
- “Star Chef combines elements of several different casual game mechanics into one package that is engaging and enjoyable.”
- “I'm sure I would have quit rather quickly due to the 'watch paint dry while you wait for any action to finish' gameplay, but when they force me to add friends in order to progress, that's when I uninstall.”
- “Star Chef combines elements of several different casual game mechanics into one package that doesn't quite work.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, particularly in relation to achievements, as it provides a long-term goal that can be rewarding and fulfilling over time.
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report ongoing stability issues, noting persistent glitches that have not been resolved since the game's launch.
- “I have been playing for a while now and there are still the same glitches as from the beginning.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy.”
- “I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and ruin the experience.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as "hilariously bad," suggesting that its comedic elements may be unintentional or poorly executed, yet still manage to entertain players.
- “It's kind of hilariously bad.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game appears to be poorly optimized for PC, as it was primarily designed for mobile devices, leading to significant issues and a broken experience on the PC platform.
- “I think since this game is made for mobile devices, it was not optimized for PC and should not have been released on PC because it is broken.”