Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated graphics Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : If game running slow: shift+G opens a rendering option menu. Try another option!
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 2950X Mémoire vive : 350 MB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2080 Ti 11GB Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : If game running slow: shift+G opens a rendering option menu. Try another option!
Cooking Companions
An unsettling descent into the woods that hooks players for hours, backed by a 91 percent approval rating across 403 post-release evaluations. The narrative anchor pulls the weight here, with 108 positive mentions out of 133 specifically praising the story.
What it's about: Unravel the mystery in this cute psychological horror VN, set deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. Will you wind up on the chopping block?
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 133 | 108 | 7 | 18 |
| Gameplay | 52 | 39 | 4 | 9 |
| Graphics / art | 39 | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Content / longevity | 29 | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.9 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 18, 2026 · All-time low: €6.24 (Aug 18, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 80 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 43,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The narrative dominates discussion, with 108 positive mentions out of 133 focusing on the story.
- Visuals hit the right creepy note, yielding 33 positive mentions out of 39 for the art and graphics.
- Audio design completely delivers, earning 13 positive mentions out of 13 without a single complaint.
- Overall design and mechanics satisfy most players, capturing 39 positive mentions out of 52 for gameplay.
Weaknesses
- Pacing and narrative twists alienate a fraction of the audience, resulting in 18 negative mentions out of 133 for the story.
- Certain gameplay mechanics miss the mark for some, totaling 9 negative mentions out of 52.
- Technical glitches frustrate a few users, accounting for 3 negative mentions out of 4 regarding bugs.
Who is it for?
Fans of psychological horror and dark visual novels who enjoy unsettling folklore and narrative-driven mysteries will find plenty to savor here.
Is Cooking Companions worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 1,206 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative dominates discussion. Current price: 12,49€.
Verdict
Cooking Companions delivers a chilling experience that keeps the vast majority of players engaged well past the two-hour mark, backed by a strong 94 percent all-time Steam approval rating. While a small minority found fault with specific narrative turns and bugs, the striking atmosphere makes it a memorable trip into the cabin.
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