Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 17 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 80 sampled reviews
Based on 104 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 80 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
60% of themes are praise40% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
17 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
Kokoro Kitchen is a gentle, heartfelt simulation game that blends restaurant management, light farming, and time-management mechanics into a consistently cozy and emotionally warm experience.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
15 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
A decent experience thanks to the warm and inviting atmosphere, as well as the colorful visuals.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
11 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
I liked the spirit hints to try and attract the special spirits and I enjoyed that the game difficulty ramps up as much or as little as you want it to.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
9 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
This sense of control is one of the game’s greatest strengths, as players are never forced into overwhelming scenarios unless they actively choose to expand their menu.
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
5 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
Gamepad or mouse and keyboard: I preferred to play with a gamepad
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
3 of 80 sampled reviews raised it
No voice acting is present, but there are plenty of sound effects that help to make you feel like you're running a restaurant.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay17 reviews
Graphics15 reviews
Difficulty11 reviews
Interface9 reviews
Controls5 reviews
Audio3 reviews
Divided opinion
Story100% still recommend
Bugs50% still recommend
Characters100% still recommend
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$11.99
The lowest we've tracked is $5.99.
3 points recordedtoday · $11.99
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