Uncle Lee's Cookbook (demo)

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Uncle Lee's Cookbook (demo) is a single player puzzle game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by apicici and was released on May 12, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Uncle Lee has done it again. It’s up to you to pick up the pieces. Join rebellious teen Ines as she deals with the fallout of her uncle Lee’s experiments/inventions/cooking, in a modern point & click adventure in five self-contained episodes.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Charming point-and-click adventure with lovable characters, great humor, and quirky stories.
High-quality, clever puzzles with unique mechanics and a helpful in-game hint system.
Beautiful pixel art, excellent voice acting, and fitting music that enhance the cozy, playful atmosphere.

The episodes have loose or weak story connections, with a lack of a compelling overarching narrative.
Puzzles tend to be on the lighter or easier side, which may not satisfy players seeking a strong challenge.
The pixel art can appear very large on high-resolution monitors, which may affect visual appeal for some.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is generally seen as weak or minimal, with episodes feeling disconnected and lacking a compelling overarching narrative. However, the fourth episode stands out for having a longer, more developed plot. Overall, the game focuses more on innovative puzzles and atmosphere than on storytelling.
- “My favourite is probably the 4th episode, as it's longer, has more plot, and more elaborate puzzles. I also loved the other ones—bite-sized experiences with a lot of personality and cool, original puzzle mechanics that go well beyond the usual 'find an object there to use it here.'”
- “The best episode, story-wise, was the fourth, and I hoped the last one would be similar in that regard, but it was again a copy of the first three, only with changed mechanics (which were great!).”
- “There are great and challenging puzzles, several fun and crazy story episodes, fitting music and sound design, and of course a lovely pixel art style.”
- “I'm currently on the second of five episodes, which don't seem to be connected in terms of story, which is a downside for me, but that's my fault because I bought the game based on the beautiful graphics.”
- “If you're looking for a story in addition to the puzzles, play something else.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being witty, charming, and well-integrated with lovable characters and engaging stories. It combines clever science-and-magic elements with a lighthearted tone, making each episode both funny and memorable. Overall, the humor greatly enhances the game's appeal and personality.
- “All the games have lovable characters, great humor, beautiful pixel art, and excellent voice acting, so if you like the genre you can't miss this.”
- “Each of the five episodes is its own mini-disaster, packed with humor, personality, and that classic 'my family is the real final boss' energy.”
- “What really hooked me, though, were the characters and the humor.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its creative and varied puzzle mechanics, particularly the time-altering feature that adds depth to the experience. While the fourth episode stands out for its longer story and more complex puzzles, all episodes offer unique, quirky mechanics and engaging bite-sized challenges. However, some feel the final episode reuses earlier patterns despite introducing new mechanics.
- “My favourite is probably the 4th, as it's longer, has more plot and more elaborate puzzles. I loved the other ones too—bite-sized experiences with a lot of personality and cool, original puzzle mechanics that go beyond the usual 'find an object there to use it here.'”
- “The time altering mechanics add an extra dimension to the game and work very well.”
- “Each episode has some quirky mechanics, which is also great.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features appealing and charming graphics, highlighted by beautiful pixel art and well-crafted artwork. The visual style complements the humor and characters, making it a key attraction despite the episodic structure. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable and engaging atmosphere.
- “Appealing graphic style that adds a nice and funny touch to the game.”
- “Beautiful graphics that make the game visually stunning.”
- “Lovely pixel art style that complements the game's atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is fitting and well-designed, complementing the game's challenging puzzles and quirky story episodes to enhance the overall experience.
- “There are great and challenging puzzles, several fun and crazy story episodes, fitting music and sound design, and of course a lovely pixel art style.”