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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 10 Processeur : Intel i5-6600K / Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1050 Ti / RX 570 DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : General Notes supplémentaires : Minimum 1280x720 screen resolution

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 10 Processeur : Intel i7-9700K / Ryzen 5 5600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RTX 2060 / RX 6600 DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : General Notes supplémentaires : Minimum 1920x1080 screen resolution

KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

Niche cult favorite
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Released April 7, 2026
sample: 417 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 2,137 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
Critics' score : 82/100 (7 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+11)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 96% positive vs 96% overall (198 recent reviews)
11,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The whimsical, mignon cooking mechanics make players laugh and cook in equal measure. Since launch, 94% of 417 reviews have been positive, and the overall Steam history shows a 96% approval rating.

What it's about: À vos poêlons ! Découvrez un jeu de gestion et de cuisine haut en couleur ! Préparez des plats uniques pour des clients excentriques, améliorez votre restaurant et remportez des duels culinaires pour devenir numéro un et préserver votre héritage familial !

In-game

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« This game saved my life I was about to open VALORANT when i saw this game on the front page of steam and bought it. Best decision ever »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played32654
« nek dolanan game iki marai laper, gambare apik, seru nganti kelalen wektu ... ora rugi tumbas, JOS GANDOS ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3111
« One of the best Cooking games i've played so far. SImple. Casual. Artsyle charming. Music is endearing. Reminds me of Papa's series and also Food Wars. If you love cooking games, I would 100% say to give this a try! »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played1
« The art style is super unique and wonderful! Im not usually into food shop games, but this one keeps me playing 🍜 The gameplay is really relaxing and fun I like upgrading my shop to the max so that i can get rich🍜 »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1
« This game is so so fun and my cat just died and if it weren't for this game I would be way worse off than I am. SO so much fun, all the characters are fun, I can't wait to play more »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played52
« Charming and chill but gets way too repetitive in the cooking mini game and you're just waiting for progression most of the time. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Theres no depht the gameplay, its just a visual novel with extra steps. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Game of the year! Cozy, cute and wonderful! Very nostalgic for cooking mama fans but with more heart, storytelling and a TWIST (not just a meatball twist!)!? Also I voice Ume so I am bias! UME NUMBER 1! »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played211
« Sungguh Cozy, Relaxing dan menggiurkan banget makanan di game lokal satu ini, jadi kabita pen mam bakso jugaaa :3 gak sabar buat lanjutin lagi dan unlock resep" nusantara lainnyaa!!~ 'o')/ »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played11

In players' words

« This game saved my life I was about to open VALORANT when i saw this game on the front page of steam and bought it. Best decision ever »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played32654
« Charming and chill but gets way too repetitive in the cooking mini game and you're just waiting for progression most of the time. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« nek dolanan game iki marai laper, gambare apik, seru nganti kelalen wektu ... ora rugi tumbas, JOS GANDOS ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3111
« Theres no depht the gameplay, its just a visual novel with extra steps. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« One of the best Cooking games i've played so far. SImple. Casual. Artsyle charming. Music is endearing. Reminds me of Papa's series and also Food Wars. If you love cooking games, I would 100% say to give this a try! »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played1
« Game of the year! Cozy, cute and wonderful! Very nostalgic for cooking mama fans but with more heart, storytelling and a TWIST (not just a meatball twist!)!? Also I voice Ume so I am bias! UME NUMBER 1! »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played211
« The art style is super unique and wonderful! Im not usually into food shop games, but this one keeps me playing 🍜 The gameplay is really relaxing and fun I like upgrading my shop to the max so that i can get rich🍜 »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1
« Sungguh Cozy, Relaxing dan menggiurkan banget makanan di game lokal satu ini, jadi kabita pen mam bakso jugaaa :3 gak sabar buat lanjutin lagi dan unlock resep" nusantara lainnyaa!!~ 'o')/ »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played11
« This game is so so fun and my cat just died and if it weren't for this game I would be way worse off than I am. SO so much fun, all the characters are fun, I can't wait to play more »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played52

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
83 % pos · n=129
Story / writing
90 % pos · n=70
Content / longevity
71 % pos · n=62
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=61
Audio / music
80 % pos · n=10
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
40 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=4
Performance
0 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1291071111
Story / writing706325
Content / longevity6244108
Graphics / art615902
Audio / music10811
Value for money8800
Stability / bugs5203
Interface / UX4211
Performance3003
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.9 h.

🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
58 % (n=24)
2-10h
95 % (n=128)
10-25h
97 % (n=217)
>25h
100 % (n=48)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 90% positive90AprJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€9.00€9.89€10.79€11.68€12.58€9.59

Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 07, 2026 · All-time low: €9.59 (Apr 07, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 50 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 26,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 107 positive mentions out of 129
  • Graphics: 59 positive mentions out of 61
  • Story: 63 positive mentions out of 70
  • Price: 8 positive mentions out of 8
  • Content: 44 positive mentions out of 62

Weaknesses

  • Performance: 3 negative mentions out of 3
  • Bugs: 3 negative mentions out of 5
  • UI: 1 negative mention out of 4
  • Content: 10 mixed mentions out of 62

Who is it for?

Fans of cozy, casual cooking sims who enjoy light‑hearted, addictive gameplay will love it. Those seeking deep narrative or competitive multiplayer might find it lacking.

Is KuloNiku: Bowl Up! worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 2,137 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 11,99€.

Verdict

KuloNiku: Bowl Up! excels in charming gameplay, stunning graphics, carton‑style story, and a solid price point, delivering an overwhelmingly positive experience. Minor performance hiccups and occasional bugs temper an otherwise polished title. A perfect pick for players craving a relaxed, cute kitchen adventureSilhouette

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