Kitchen Sync: Aloha!

Kitchen Sync: Aloha!

Released Apr 2025

Kitchen Sync: Aloha! is a cozy, story-driven cooking RPG. As head chef of your family's restaurant in Hawaii, build a trusty team of chefs and dish up tasty Hawaiian food. Manage kitchens, build friendships, find romance, explore tropical venues, and discover the power of cooking together.

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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Kitchen Sync: Aloha! launched on April 7, 2025 after roughly 2.5 years of development. Following launch, the developer shipped two free major content updates: Update 1.1.0 on April 19, 2025 (new secret location, new relationship storyline, QoL improvements) and Update 1.2 on September 29, 2025 (new relationship arcs, a new map area, new end-game challenge missions, and balance changes). The developer's April 30, 2025 post was explicit about where development focus had shifted: "While working on the next game, Kitchen Sync: Aloha! might still get content updates." This signaled a transition to an optional/winding-down mode for KS:A! while the studio's primary effort moved to a new project. The September 29, 2025 update reads as a natural send-off, described as an "End of Summer Update" and framed as a thank-you to the community. The picture became even clearer on August 6, 2026, when the developer officially announced their next game — Kitchen Sync: The Flying Tavern — directly crediting KS:A! community support as what made the new game possible. That announcement post is a farewell to KS:A! as an active project, not a signal of more content to come. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store, no roadmap for further KS:A! content has been published, and no post since September 29, 2025 has indicated additional KS:A! content is planned. The game appears complete as of the September 2025 update.
Evidence
Developer officially announced their next game, Kitchen Sync: The Flying Tavern, thanking the KS:A! community for making it possible. No mention of further KS:A! content.
news post · Aug 6, 2026 source development ending
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Version 1.2 'End of Summer Update' released as a free content update with new relationship arcs, a new map, and end-game challenge missions. Post promotes sign-up for news about the developer's next game.
news post · Sep 29, 2025 source content shipped
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Details

Publisher
Lemonpepper Games
Achievements
39
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Cozy cooking and relationship building meets RPG depth, story, and strategy.  Adventure across the lush Hawaiian island of Maikai and lead a team of chefs to meet the demands of your hungry customers.  Make new friends, build new relationships, and save this foodie paradise with the power of good eats!

Befriend and recruit a cast of colorful chefs, each with their unique personalities and specialties. Watch them grow alongside you and your restaurant and uncover their own personal stories.  As you and your chefs collaborate, bonds will deepen and friendships will form… some even result in romance.  That goes for you as well as your team - play matchmaker!

Familiar kitchen management with a strategic twist.  Cook by coordinating a crew of chefs and a timer that helpfully pauses whenever you need it.  Craft your menu and customize your recipes by adding your own Twists. Optimize your kitchen layout, upgrade your appliances, and level up your chefs' abilities to fully master every kitchen.  Whip up some mouthwatering Hawaiian dishes as you explore Maikai's various venues and overcome challenges!

Need a break from the kitchen? Strengthen your bond with your team and enjoy what the island has to offer. Go on a fishing trip or a nature hike. Each mini-game lets you grow your relationship with the chefs you befriend on your journey.

Play as either Kai or Kala, two siblings on their quest to bring their family’s restaurant back to life. Along the way, you’ll complete meaningful side quests, experiment with recipes, and craft dishes as unforgettable as the people you’ll meet. Start as the new eatery on the island and grow your restaurant into a local gem.

On Maikai, cooking is more than just preparing meals. It’s about growing relationships and embracing the spirit of community.

  • Cozy Cooking RPG - The narrative focus of visual novel meets strategic kitchen management. Level up characters, customize kitchen layouts, and build relationships to uncover stories.

  • Over 30 Different Kitchens - Cook at beaches, restaurants, malls, food trucks, resorts, and more, all set against the beauty of a lush Hawaiian island. 

  • Wholesome and Heartwarming Story - A journey of food, family, and discovering joy in the connections that bring people together.

  • No Stress Kitchen Management - Play at your own pace with a timer that pauses.

  • Grow Relationships - Build stronger bonds between party members or find love with different romantic endings!

  • Mini-games - Participate in island activities like fishing and hiking with fellow chefs.

  • 3 Different Difficulty Settings - Turn off all timers and relax with Cozy mode or test your skills with Hard Boiled mode.

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Last evaluated Sep 16, 2026
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