Games like I Want to Cook Like Mom

"Venba" is a single-player kid-friendly simulation game that offers an intriguing story and exceptional gameplay. As Venba, a South Indian immigrant mother, you connect with your son through cooking while discovering your family's heartfelt story of love, loss, and self-discovery. The game features authentic South Indian cooking puzzles, with a brand-new in-game cookbook to try the dishes in real life, accompanied by a sensational soundtrack inspired by regional music.

"A Taste of the Past" is a narrative-driven game following Mei, a Chinese-American high school student grieving the loss of her mother. After discovering her mother's recipes are missing, Mei embarks on a train journey with her ancestors, learning about self-love, healing, and her cultural heritage through cooking and reliving precious moments. The game features hand-drawn art, original voice acting, and cozy cooking minigames.

"Bear's Restaurant" is a narrative-driven indie game where players help a bear run his restaurant. Interact with a variety of animal customers, take their orders, and serve them dishes to build relationships and uncover the story. The game features a unique art style, atmospheric music, and multiple endings based on player choices.

Kitchen Sync: Aloha! blends cozy cooking and relationship-building with RPG depth and strategy as you lead a team of chefs across the Hawaiian island of Maikai. Manage your kitchen by coordinating chefs, customizing recipes, and upgrading your restaurant while forging friendships, romances, and uncovering personal stories. Save this foodie paradise through teamwork and tasty dishes!

"Sanya" is a nostalgic 90s-set game where you play as a carefree 7-year-old, navigating childhood friendships, simple joys, and the occasional adult problem. Explore a unique post-Soviet setting, complete missions for various characters, and immerse yourself in the innocence and resilience of youth. Experience the memorable highs and lows of a summer before school starts, forming friendships and creating unforgettable memories.

In Open Roads, players join Tess and Opal Devine on a road trip to uncover family secrets. By exploring abandoned properties and uncovering hidden memories, they'll reveal a dark mystery and strengthen their bond. The game features notable performances by Keri Russell and Kaitlyn Dever.

An otome visual novel where you choose your romance with an attractive boy in culinary school. A perfectly delectable romance for foodies. You’re the newest transfer student at Lincoln Culinary Academy, a private culinary school to find your culinary calling and an unforgettable romance. Immerse yourself in your school adventures as you interact with four gorgeous guys with culinary skills of…

In Delicious - Emily's New Beginning, help Emily and her family settle into their new home and build a successful bed and breakfast. Prepare a variety of dishes, manage resources, and create unforgettable experiences for your guests. Overcome challenges and embrace new opportunities in this heartwarming time management game.

The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets is a VR puzzle game where you help your grandfather solve the mystery of missing pets in a series of imaginative, interactive miniature worlds from your childhood. Peaceful puzzling with no time limits allows you to reminisce and improve your relationship with your sister. Each whimsical world is filled with vibrant life and hidden secrets to discover.

In Meg's Monster, a JRPG with a twist, players guide Roy, a powerful monster, and his friend Golan to help Meg, a little girl whose tears can trigger the apocalypse. With Meg's safety being paramount, players must find her mother and return her home. Roy has immense strength and high HP, but the game ends if Meg panics and cries.