Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator
Released Feb 2023
Create and manage your dream restaurant! Menus, purchasing, décor, staff, equipment, customers… and don't forget the actual cooking! Experience the daily life of a restaurateur and earn your awards from the Michelin Guide.
83% positive · 2,796 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator launched on February 23, 2023 and has received four DLC packs over its post-launch life. The first two — Bon Appétit Pack (February 23, 2023) and Al Forno Pack (March 23, 2023) — shipped at or shortly after launch. A free Cooking Lab DLC followed on February 20, 2024, adding new gameplay features. The most recent and final DLC, Tokyo Delight, launched on March 28, 2024, bringing Japanese cuisine recipes, new stations, and décor items. A small bug-fix patch for Tokyo Delight was released on April 19, 2024 — the last developer communication on record. All four DLC entries in the store listing are marked as released, and no unreleased DLC exists. The developer has not announced any additional content, roadmap, or future plans since the Tokyo Delight bug fix on April 19, 2024. With over two years of silence since that final patch and no outstanding commitments, the game appears to be a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Tokyo Delight DLC launched, adding 8 new Japanese recipes, 24 ingredients, new cooking station, and 54 décor items — the most recent major content release.
All four DLC entries (Bon Appétit Pack, Al Forno Pack, Cooking Lab, Tokyo Delight) are marked as released with no unreleased items remaining.
Content
4 of 4 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Nacon
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Take the reins of your dream restaurant
Choose and customise dozens of kitchen components (cooking surfaces, food processors, ovens, etc.) to build your dream kitchen! Before firing up your burners, organise your team and manage your suppliers to obtain premium ingredients that would impress the most demanding of gourmets.Track your finances and predict how busy you will be so you are not overwhelmed by the dinner rush!
A menu built around your own tastes
Are you more of a bœuf bourguignon or caccio e pepe type of chef? Build your menu around classic dishes from French, Italian and international cuisine! Are you looking to go beyond just basic recipes? Improve them and take them to new gastronomic heights! Adapt your menu to the seasons and your customers' expectations to make a name for yourself.Chop, grill, bake, mix and more!
Your cooking and management skills will be put to the test during each service. Your team will provide invaluable help for satisfying your demanding customers. Manage the cutting, cooking and all the preparation, right up to plating where you can add your creative touch.From local café to Michelin-starred restaurant
Learn how to keep your customers loyal and grow your restaurant. Learn new recipes and refine your cooking skills. Do you want to become the neighbourhood's favourite hotspot, or will you pursue fine dining and ultimately earn a prestigious star from the Michelin Guide?Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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