indiegame.fan
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator header art

Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator

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.

Steam Page
Publisher
Release
February 23, 2023
3 years and 161 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive2,739 reviews83.7%

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Cyanide Studio is part of publicly listed PulluP Entertainment.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Nacon is part of publicly traded Nacon.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Nacon is part of publicly traded Nacon.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Nacon provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator and Cyanide Studio?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.
Nacon is listed as a separate publisher for this release.

Media

7 items

About the 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?