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The Chef's Shift: First Course
Game
(released 5 months ago)
Panitia GameDev
Catoptric Games
Description

A fast-paced typing game in a restaurant setting, where you’ll both cook & serve food to hungry customers, all done by TYPING. Play through the Italian restaurant and get a taste of The Chef's Shift!


Genres:
Crime
Indie
Arcade
Tags:
Crime
Indie
Arcade
Casual
Management
Simulation
Strategy
Singleplayer
Time Management
2D
Cooking
Narration
Colorful
Difficult
Dark Humor
Cute
Funny
Text-Based
Typing
Top-Down
Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Mar 23, 2025, 5:52 PM)
Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.
Review Summary - 162
96%
Very Positive

0

0

0%

Purchased on Steam

157

5

100%

Purchased Elsewhere

0% Primarily Play on Deck

Playtime Statistics
Playtime Overview
Estimated Playthrough Time

2.38 hrs

Min Playtime
0.08 hrs
15th Percentile
0.60 hrs
Median Playtime
1.75 hrs
85th Percentile
4.60 hrs
Max Playtime
50.32 hrs
Conclusion

Overall, players are enthusiastic about the unique gameplay and fun aspects of 'The Chef's Shift: First Course', while also noting some minor technical issues and challenges with difficulty balance. The game's charming art style and engaging story further enhance its appeal, although translation issues and the stress of customer management have been pointed out as areas for improvement. This makes it a promising title for fans of typing and cooking games.

Strongly Positive
Fun and Engaging

Many reviews highlight the game's ability to provide a fun and engaging experience, making it enjoyable to play.

~15%
Unique Gameplay

Players appreciate the innovative combination of typing mechanics with cooking and time management.

~14%
Positive
Cute Art Style

The game's charming visuals contribute positively to the overall experience.

~6%
Challenging Gameplay

Players find the game to be a good challenge, enhancing their typing skills while keeping them entertained.

~6%
Story and Characters

The narrative and character interactions are noted as enjoyable and add depth to the gameplay.

~6%
Good for Typing Practice

Players appreciate the game as a tool for improving typing speed and accuracy.

~6%
Neutral / Mixed Opinions
Negative
Minor Technical Issues

Some players mention minor bugs or inconsistencies that could be improved.

~4%
Translation Issues

Players express concerns about translation errors and the challenges posed by pinyin input in the game.

~4%
Difficulty Balance

A few reviews express concerns about the game's difficulty spikes, which can lead to frustration.

~3%
Repetitive Gameplay

Some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive over time.

~1%
Customer Management Stress

Players mention the stress of managing multiple customer orders simultaneously as a potential downside.

~1%
Strongly Negative
This analysis is powered by OpenAI’s language models and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. For the most precise details, please consult the reviews directly on the official Steam store page.

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Updated on Jul 16, 2025, 4:14 AM
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