The Cooking Club

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The Cooking Club is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Studio Z and was released on January 29, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Cooking Club is an episodic romantic comedy, slice-of-life visual novel about cooking, friendship, and finding love where you least expect it!High school can be boring—especially when you’re stuck in classes you hate. Looking for an escape, you stumble into the only club with an open spot: The Cooking Club. What starts as an excuse to skip class quickly turns into a whirlwind of sizzling dish…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story3 positive mentions

The voice acting is exceptional, bringing the characters to life and adding charm and humor to the experience.
The writing is engaging and funny, making the characters relatable and the story immersive.
The game captures the slice of life aspects beautifully, evoking strong emotions and nostalgia for players.

Some players may find the pacing slow, as only the prologue and Chapter 1 are currently available.
As a visual novel, it may not appeal to those who prefer more action-oriented gameplay.
Limited content at launch may leave some players wanting more before the next chapters are released.

story
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The story is engaging and features lively, well-voiced characters that enhance the emotional depth, particularly through its romantic paths. Players appreciate the light-hearted and fun elements, complemented by a fitting musical score, and express excitement for future chapters and developments in the narrative.
- “Interesting story with lively and cute characters.”
- “The characters feel so alive thanks to the incredible voice acting, and the story is already shaping up to tug at your heart no matter which romance path you choose.”
- “I am so excited to see where the story goes as new chapters release in the coming months, and I cannot wait to sink back into this world again.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding the writing exceptionally funny and engaging, particularly in the narration and character dialogue. The comedic elements are well complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the lighthearted and fun atmosphere of the cooking-themed story.
- “The writing is amazing and funny as hell!”
- “I found myself laughing so much at the narration and character lines!”
- “The music is another highlight — every track perfectly fits the game’s theme, leaning into both the fun cooking element and the lighthearted, funny side of the story.”
character development
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The character design is noted for its charm, contributing positively to the overall appeal of the game's characters.
- “The character development is incredibly rich and engaging, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations being revealed at just the right pace.”
- “The depth of the characters and their personal growth adds so much to the overall experience of the game.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users praising the character design and performance, while others report issues such as unexpected glitches, like a microwave explosion causing in-game chaos. Overall, the experience seems to be entertaining despite these optimization concerns.
music
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The music is a standout feature, with each track seamlessly complementing the game's theme and enhancing the fun cooking elements and lighthearted narrative.
- “The music is another highlight — every track perfectly fits the game’s theme, leaning into both the fun cooking element and the light-hearted, funny side of the story.”