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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Processeur : Dual-core 2.0 GHz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 10 compatible GPU DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Cucina Stellata

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Released October 20, 2026
AdventureFree-to-play
sample: 405 reviews posted after launch (126 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 700 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 97% positive vs 97% overall (1,063 recent reviews)

The story is the engine that drives Cucina Stellata, with 76 positive mentions out of 80 total. Overall Steam reception is overwhelmingly positive, 97% positive across 700 reviews and 98% positive post‑release among 405 sampled.

What it's about: Préparez des recettes italiennes traditionnelles du XIXe siècle dans une cuisine où la faim vous guette. Ce court récit d'horreur psychologique vous convie à une expérience gastronomique, saupoudrée de rituels et d'un appétit insatiable.

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« It's a nice short little horror game. Can't really explain anything without getting into the specific, but it was a tasty adventure. Yummy. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Ah j'ai adoré la cuisine italienne ça c'est sûr, les recettes sont faciles à reproduire »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« L'horreur psychologique est bien présente. Ce jeu est génial et je ne veux plus jamais y rejouer. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« Gameplay agréable et dynamique. Je ne pense pas avoir bien compris l'histoire mais elle en reste très bonne! Très bon jeu, continnuez comme ça! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« i hope we all even the creators of this odd thing recover. i miss who i was an hour ago. part of me relieved because i know no future experience can get any worse. can be a nice suggestion for friends but not you. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« Une vraie baffe pour un jeu narratif d'une heure , la lecture a double sens ma troubler »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« A pretty cool game, yet stressful at the same time. I also really like the art style !! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« Je viens de le finir, je sais plus comment je m'appelle. Beaucoup, beaucoup, BEAUCOUP de choses en seulement une heure de jeu. Je recommande je crois. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played

In players' words

« It's a nice short little horror game. Can't really explain anything without getting into the specific, but it was a tasty adventure. Yummy. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« i hope we all even the creators of this odd thing recover. i miss who i was an hour ago. part of me relieved because i know no future experience can get any worse. can be a nice suggestion for friends but not you. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« Ah j'ai adoré la cuisine italienne ça c'est sûr, les recettes sont faciles à reproduire »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« Une vraie baffe pour un jeu narratif d'une heure , la lecture a double sens ma troubler »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« L'horreur psychologique est bien présente. Ce jeu est génial et je ne veux plus jamais y rejouer. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« A pretty cool game, yet stressful at the same time. I also really like the art style !! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« Gameplay agréable et dynamique. Je ne pense pas avoir bien compris l'histoire mais elle en reste très bonne! Très bon jeu, continnuez comme ça! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played
« Je viens de le finir, je sais plus comment je m'appelle. Beaucoup, beaucoup, BEAUCOUP de choses en seulement une heure de jeu. Je recommande je crois. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
95 % pos · n=80
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=44
Content / longevity
96 % pos · n=23
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=22
Value for money
100 % pos · n=21
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing807613
Gameplay443932
Content / longevity232201
Graphics / art222200
Value for money212100
Audio / music141400
Interface / UX2101
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 57 min.

🪤 80 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
98 % (n=325)
2-10h
97 % (n=78)
10-25h
100 % (n=2)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

39,1 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 68,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story praised heavily: 76 positive mentions out of 80
  • Graphics receive unanimous praise: 22 positive mentions out of 22
  • Audio lauded: 14 positive mentions out of 14
  • Free‑to‑play price appreciated: 21 positive mentions out of 21
  • Content depth noted: 22 positive mentions out of 23, with only 1 negative

Weaknesses

  • UI hiccups: 1 negative mention out of 2 total
  • Gameplay shows some friction: 2 negative and 3 mixed mentions out of 44
  • Performance discussed only once, limiting insight into stability

Who is it for?

Players who crave a narrative‑driven horror adventure with a quirky culinary twist will feel at home, especially those who prefer free‑to‑play titles. Those sensitive to UI quirks or occasional gameplay roughness may need to temper expectations.

Is Cucina Stellata worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 700 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Story praised heavily. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Cucina Stellata delivers a compelling, story‑first experience that most players celebrate, backed by flawless graphics, audio, and a generous free‑to‑play model. Minor UI and gameplay rough edges prevent it from being flawless, but the overall package remains a standout for adventure‑seeking horror fans.

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