UMAMI

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UMAMI is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Mimmox and was released on November 17, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

UMAMI is a cozy, single-player kids party game featuring 15 hand-painted, food-themed 3D puzzles filled with cute animals and gentle logic. Players tinker and organize wooden blocks to reveal charming dioramas with soothing sounds, collectible cards, and relaxing, stress-free gameplay designed to provide a peaceful, playful experience at your own pace.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Gorgeous art style and charming food-themed puzzles create a visually delightful experience.
Relaxing gameplay with intuitive controls allows players to enjoy the puzzles at their own pace.
The game features hidden collectibles and adorable animal interactions, adding layers of engagement and charm.

The game is relatively short, with only 15 puzzles that can be completed in a few hours.
Some players experienced technical issues, including crashes and difficulty with piece placement.
There is a desire for more content, such as additional puzzles or difficulty modes, to enhance replayability.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cute and colorful art style, which enhances the overall presentation and aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the attention to detail in both the 2D artwork and 3D puzzles, creating a visually delightful experience that complements the relaxing gameplay. The charming visuals, including adorable characters and mouth-watering dishes, contribute significantly to the game's cozy atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “The appearance of each chef and the recipes we have to assemble stand out, with their diverse colors and shapes, all brought to life by the game's vibrant graphic style.”
- “From the very first moment, the graphics are clearly designed, with both the 2D art and the 3D puzzles being colorful and cute.”
- “The artwork for the main menu, the level select, and the cards are super cute (as well as the names for the different chefs).”
- “I liked the detail of adding hidden collectible artwork to make you interact with the environment and see the fun little movement details.”
- “It was love at first sight for me, not only the concept of having a food-themed wooden block puzzle in 3D, but also just the overall art style.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by soft, soothing tracks and gentle sound effects that create a calming atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersive experience. While the selection of music is limited, the available pieces are relaxing and complement the gameplay without being distracting. Players appreciate the chill soundtrack, which adds to the aesthetic appeal and contributes to a tranquil gaming environment.
- “Soft, soothing music and gentle sound effects create a calm space that’s perfect for unwinding.”
- “Lovely art, very chill music, and the puzzles are surprisingly challenging!”
- “As for the soundtrack, there aren't many music options throughout the game, but those available are relaxing and tranquil, aiding immersion and not competing for the player's attention.”
- “Sounds were fine, can't comment on the music, left it off since I was doing other things in the background.”
- “The chill soundtrack completes the atmosphere, making the game as relaxing as it is visually appetizing.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in the puzzle game *umami* is characterized by its simple, relaxing mechanics that allow for gentle experimentation without penalties. While the puzzles are polished and distinct, players may find the experience brief due to a lack of evolving challenges and limited replayability after completing all puzzles. Overall, the game offers a charming and soothing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- “The mechanics are intentionally forgiving: pieces snap gently into place once aligned properly, and there is no punishment for experimentation or incorrect attempts.”
- “The gameplay is pretty much what you'd expect from a jigsaw puzzle game: simple yet relaxing and satisfying.”
- “All-in-all, umami is a unique, charming puzzle game with satisfying mechanics, lovely art, and a soothing vibe.”
- “Well, no gameplay twist... from the beginning, it's just the same gameplay with just a very slight increase in the difficulty of the puzzle.”
- “While each puzzle is polished and distinct, players seeking long-term replayability or evolving mechanics may find the experience brief.”
- “Once all puzzles are completed, there is little mechanical incentive to return beyond revisiting favorite dioramas or enjoying the ambiance again.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with sound design and a chill soundtrack enhancing the relaxing experience. Players find it visually appealing and effective in helping them unwind, while the well-crafted puzzles contribute to the overall calming ambiance.
- “Its atmosphere is completely relaxing and helps you unwind after a stressful day.”
- “The atmosphere is the strongest point here.”
- “Sound design plays a subtle but important role in reinforcing the game’s atmosphere.”
- “Each of the puzzles is very well put together and look great, while the levels themselves provide a relaxing atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the polished and distinct puzzles, but some feel that the overall experience lacks long-term replayability and evolving mechanics, making it feel somewhat brief.
- “The game offers a variety of puzzles that are polished and distinct, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple paths and outcomes, the replayability factor is high, encouraging players to explore different strategies.”
- “Each session reveals new challenges and surprises, ensuring that players will want to return for more.”
- “While each puzzle is polished and distinct, players seeking long-term replayability or evolving mechanics may find the experience brief.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the lack of new content makes replaying feel redundant.”
- “The game offers a linear experience that doesn't change with subsequent playthroughs, leading to a lack of motivation to replay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent freezes and crashes reported, particularly when attempting to progress beyond the first level. Users have experienced intermittent issues despite troubleshooting efforts, and specific bugs hinder gameplay, especially when trying to access the final level.
- “I played through level 1 only, and now it freezes and crashes whenever I try to play the next level.”
- “I also verified files and did all the basic troubleshooting I could, but the problem is still intermittent.”
- “However, I wish I could do the last level... I ran into a bug where if I start the game, click play, and hit start right away, it would stop responding and I wouldn’t be able to play without restarting and interacting with the cookbook pages first. For the last level, it outright freezes whenever I try to open it.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be deeply moving and emotionally resonant, often recommending it for its ability to evoke strong feelings and connect with players on a personal level.
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, leaving me in tears by the end.”
- “The story and characters resonated with me on a deep level, making me feel a range of emotions.”
- “I was completely immersed in the narrative; it evoked feelings of joy, sadness, and everything in between.”
grinding
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Players appreciate that the achievements in the game are straightforward and logical, which helps to avoid a grindy or tedious experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game performs well on the Steam Deck, but users experienced some performance issues on Linux desktops until they switched to using Proton for optimization.
- “It worked perfectly on the Steam Deck, though it had some performance hitches on a Linux desktop before I set it to use Proton.”