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Update 1.2.3 is available now!

🚨 Patch Alert for All Chefs! 🚨

Attention, hard-working kitchen staff! 🍳👨‍🍳

We’ve just rolled out an exciting new update, packed with highly requested features to enhance your culinary journey. Let’s dive into what’s cooking!

[h2]New Features:[/h2]
  • 🪑🎉Seating Experience Now Available!
    No more standing on your feet all day! We’ve added accessibility options for seated play. Head to the settings menu, kick back, and cook up a storm while sitting comfortably. Your legs will thank you!



  • 🌠Free Teleport Option:
    Navigate your kitchen with ease using the new free teleport option! Just a heads-up: this feature isn’t available in the tutorial, so be sure to master the basics first!


[h2]Updated Features:[/h2]
  • 🚀 Overhauled First-Time User Experience:
    New chefs can now jump into action faster and with clearer explanations. Get ready to sharpen your knives and skills quicker than ever!

  • 🌟 Improved Bug Spray & Solar Flare VFX:
    Spraying bugs and fending off solar flares has never looked this good. Enhanced visuals make your kitchen battles more dynamic and exciting.

  • 🔔 Enhanced Lunch Rush Bell SFX:
    The Lunch Rush is intense – and now the bell sounds even better, setting the perfect pace for the chaos ahead.

  • 🍽️ Upgraded Customer Dish Review UI:
    We've polished the dish review interface, making it clearer and more intuitive. Keep those customers happy and earn those five-star reviews!

  • 🍕🍣 Increased Visual Variety of Processed Ingredients:
    Create dishes that are truly out of this world with even more visual variety in your processed ingredients. Your culinary creations have never looked this cosmic!

  • 🛠️🐛 Polished Various Items & Squashed Bugs:
    We’ve been hard at work fixing and polishing elements throughout the game to ensure a smoother, more enjoyable experience.


Thank you all for your continued support and passion for Astro Chef! We hope you enjoy these changes as much as we enjoyed creating them.

*** End of Alert ***

Steam Summer Sale - 75% off!

Astro Chef Summer Sale - 75% Off!


Get ready to spice up your summer with an intergalactic culinary adventure! 🚀🛸

Astro Chef is now 75% off during the Steam Summer Sale! 🌞🔥 Whether you're flying solo or teaming up with friends in co-op mode, there's never been a better time to dive into the cosmic kitchen chaos.

Don't miss out on this limited-time offer. Join the Astro Chef community and cook your way to the stars today!

Major update 1.2: Culinary Calamity is out now!





Hello, Galactic Chefs!

Get ready for a wild ride! Our most expansive update yet, Culinary Calamity, is now live. This major update brings a whole new level of chaos and excitement to your culinary adventures, all available at a special launch discount!


[h2]What’s New in Culinary Calamity?[/h2]
  • Lunch Rush Extremes: Prepare for the ultimate test during peak hours as alien customers demand faster service. Can you keep up when every second counts?
  • Total Kitchen Mayhem: Brace yourselves as space bugs invade, tools malfunction, and ingredients frequently go out of stock in an already frenzied kitchen environment.


Watch the chaos unfold in our brand new trailer video right here! See the exciting new features and gameplay enhancements in action.
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[h2]Enhanced Gameplay Experience:[/h2]
  • Dynamic Gameplay Enhancements: The game now moves at a faster pace, thanks to the increased overall game speed and a completely reworked customer dish rating system that offers more responsive and dynamic feedback.
  • Revamped Tool and Ingredient Systems: We've refined how tools and ingredients are introduced and utilized, reducing complexity to enhance your focus on strategy and culinary skill.


[h2]Innovations and Improvements:[/h2]
  • Streamlined Single Player Tools: We've optimized the single-player mode to reduce redundancy without diluting the challenge, making solo play more enjoyable and less cumbersome.
  • Rebalanced Single Player & Co-op Progression: Enjoy a smoother and more engaging progression in both single-player and co-op modes, with adjusted difficulty curves and better-paced tool and ingredient unlocks to ensure a rewarding experience for all chefs.
  • Improved Scanning System: Say goodbye to repetitive scanning! With our new scanning tech, you'll have all the information you need displayed on newly installed kitchen monitors, freeing you to concentrate on cooking.


[h2]Customer Interaction Overhaul:[/h2]
  • Impatient Customers: With our latest update, customer animations have been enhanced to more clearly indicate their levels of satisfaction and impatience, adding a layer of urgency and realism to your service.


[h2]New Features to Explore:[/h2]
  • Revamped Co-op Mode: Team up and download the new Co-op Cookbook 1.2 from (https://www.astrochef-game.com) for tips on mastering these challenges with friends.
  • Enhanced Visuals and Audio: We've polished the visuals of plate icons and increased the audio tempo to match the new pace of the game, enhancing both the aesthetic and adrenaline of gameplay.


[h2]Special Launch Promotion:[/h2]
For a limited time, enjoy a 30% discount on your journey into culinary chaos. It’s the perfect time to experience the heightened challenges and innovations that Culinary Calamity brings to the galaxy’s most unpredictable kitchens!

[h2]Get Cooking![/h2]
Whether you are a seasoned chef or a newcomer to our cosmic diner, Culinary Calamity offers fresh, fun challenges for everyone. Prep your stations and ready your reflexes for the culinary ride of your life.

Thank you for your passion and support. We are excited to see your culinary triumphs and challenges as you navigate through these new, exciting updates. Don’t forget to share your moments with us on social media!

Happy Cooking, Space Chefs!

Major Update 1.2: Culinary Calamity Approaching!

Hello, Space Chefs!

It's been a while since our last transmission. Behind the scenes, we've been grappling with a few glitches at our cosmic diner, but it seems the kitchen has spiraled into chaos more than we anticipated. Now, we need your culinary prowess more than ever!

Based on extensive feedback from our community on all platforms, we're thrilled to announce our most substantial update yet: Culinary Calamity! Brace yourselves for a whirlwind of kitchen mishaps and galactic oddities.

[h2]Here’s what’s on the menu for Culinary Calamity:[/h2]

  • Total Kitchen Mayhem: Our diner has turned into a hotspot for chaos, where luck seems to have left the building. Prepare to tackle new challenges such as invasive space bugs, malfunctioning tools, and the dreaded 'Out of Stock' status for essential ingredients. As the galaxy’s top lunch destination, expect to serve a swarm of alien patrons. Just cross your fingers that the gravity generator holds up under the pressure!


[h2]Gameplay Enhancements:[/h2]

  • Accelerated Pacing: Get ready to shift into overdrive with faster gameplay that'll keep you on your toes from start to finish.
  • Revamped Customer Dish Rating System: We've overhauled the dish rating system for better balance and progression, making every shift a step towards culinary mastery.
  • Rebalanced Progression in Single Player & Co-op: We've fine-tuned shifts and events to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable journey through the cosmos. This includes a thoughtful introduction of new tools and ingredients, so new chefs feel welcome without being overwhelmed.


[h2]Streamlined Experiences:[/h2]
  • Simplified Single Player Tools: To enhance fun and maintain pace, we've streamlined tools, reducing complexity without sacrificing the spice of challenge.
  • Enhanced Scanning Process: Constant scanning no longer cuts it. With upgraded kitchen tech, including new monitors, you’ll spend less time scanning and more time cooking.
  • Impatient Customers: Our customers now express their dwindling patience more vividly. Keep them happy before they decide to jet!


[h2]Additional Enhancements:[/h2]

  • Bug Squashing: General bug fixes to smooth out your gameplay.
  • Uplifted Audio: We've cranked up the tempo for an even more thrilling kitchen adventure.
  • Extra Spacecraft: Look out for new ships zipping around in space.
  • Pico 4 Compatibility: We're excited to extend support to Pico 4 users.


[h2]Release Date:[/h2]
Culinary Calamity will launch this month! Get ready to dodge disasters and deliver delectable dishes across the galaxy.

[h2]Looking Ahead:[/h2]
Post-update, we plan to enhance the party co-op experience further. Though it's a blast with buddies, we want even more chefs in the kitchen. So rally your friends and family for some party co-op fun!

We're eager for both new and veteran players to dive into these updates and experience the fresh challenges and fun that Culinary Calamity brings. Here's to more adventures in the galactic gourmet!

Stay tuned, chefs, and prepare for a wild ride in the kitchen!

Patch 1.0.11 is available - Fix for Valve Index

*** New Hotfix Update: Patch 1.0.11 released ***

Greetings, Culinary Masters!

Patch 1.0.11 is released, with a fix for the issues encountered with the Valve Index. With this update, we aim to smooth out your cooking experience, ensuring that all chefs can return to their culinary creations without a hitch.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. Happy cooking, and see you in the kitchen!

*** Happy Cooking! ***