Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator

Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator

Matryoshka · February 2, 2023 · Cooking, Free to Play, Casual, Time Management, Visual Novel

Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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About Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator

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Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator is a time-management cooking game where you travel the world reviving struggling restaurants through strategic gameplay and culinary skill while uncovering the personal stories of their owners. Each themed location from Amsterdam to Tokyo presents unique challenges and narrative arcs as you help save independent eateries from corporate takeover.

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Cooking Live combines elements of business, time management and cooking games. Progress through the plot step by step and unlock new themed cafe shops and beautiful locations. Whether it's a pizzeria, bakery, or diner, every chef has their own unique taste and their own recipes and stories. Show off your cooking skills and help save every cozy restaurant from the hands of soulless corporations! In this game, you will be traveling around the world in an attempt to revive the failing restaurant business.

Be ready to discover stories and help people make their dreams come true. Each episode develops its own unique story. Here are some of them:

Episode 1. Good Morning!
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Good Morning is a cozy restaurant in Amsterdam. The owner, Leah, had gotten tired of her monotonous job at a bank. One day, she decides to change her life and rents an empty building to create a sunny restaurant. But the new work feels too hard, and Leah is about to give up and turn over the location to a fast-food chain. Jane and her cooking show are the last hope to save the restaurant and make Leah’s dream come true!

Episode 3. Get Cool
Get Cool is a retro drive-in cafe in Atlanta, USA. After college, a happily married couple returns to the city of their childhood to buy a drive-in cafe and breathe new life into the place where they met. But nothing goes as planned, and the once-happy couple is facing a relationship crisis. A junk-food company is ready to buy the place for a song. Jane is there to turn things around and make the drive-in cafe more popular than ever before, so the couple can work together and be happy again.
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Episode 5. Shell

Shell is a seafood restaurant in Tokyo, Japan. Kaito hears about the sale of an old aquarium complex, and he and his wife Asami decide to buy it. Kaito’s dream is to make a restaurant where Asami can put her many years of experience as a restaurateur and culinary ideas to use. But things get complicated when they are forced to sell their house to pay their bills. Desperate for help, Kaito asks Jane to come, hoping she might make a difference.
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We are currently working on:

New episodes:
- Detective Story
New characters for each new episode and their unique stories.
The beginning of Jane and Mike’s story and his betrayal.

Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 15, 2026
Love this game! I recommend if you have some time to waste. I mainly play at night so it really helps pass the time if I have nothing else to do.
Not recommended Sep 14, 2026
At a certain point you cannot progress without spending money on boosters
Not recommended Sep 13, 2026
Would be fun if they didn't make you pay to proceed. Levels are set to be impossible to beat without paying for extras.
Recommended Sep 4, 2026
It's fun a great time killer if you like cooking games like these
Recommended Sep 2, 2026
Easy to use, engaging and free
Recommended Aug 25, 2026
Italian Kitchen Simulator is a delightful blend of culinary creativity and casual gaming that transports players straight into the heart of an Italian trattoria. Here’s my take on it: 🎨 Visuals & Atmosphere The game captures the warmth of Italian kitchens beautifully, with rustic décor, vibrant ingredients, and cozy restaurant vibes. The attention to detail in pasta dishes, sauces, and fresh produce makes the cooking experience feel authentic and appetizing. 🎮 Gameplay Players step into the role of a chef, preparing classic Italian recipes like pizza, pasta, risotto, and tiramisu. The mechanics balance between time management and recipe accuracy, keeping you on your toes while still being accessible. Progression feels rewarding: unlocking new recipes, upgrading kitchen tools, and expanding your restaurant adds depth. 🍷 Highlights Authenticity: Recipes are inspired by real Italian cuisine, which makes the game educational as well as entertaining. Engagement: The fast-paced cooking challenges are addictive, and the satisfaction of serving perfect dishes is high. Customization: You can decorate and upgrade your kitchen, giving a personal touch to your culinary journey. ⚖️ …

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