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Project Moreum Inc. · Published by Project Moreum Inc.
Last updated 2 Oct 2026
"Who dares to build on my land?!" The Dark Lord destroyed the restaurant the Chef worked so hard to build... And so begins the Chef's deliciously dramatic quest for revenge! But first... an empty stomach makes for a poor adventure. Better grab something to eat before heading out!
Free
Action, Adventure, Indie · More free games
Navigate the chaotic kitchen and beyond to reclaim your honor. Lone Chef challenges you to master both combat and culinary arts in a tale of revenge and survival.
About this game
Rediscover the lost art of cooking in a post-apocalyptic world.
In a time when cooking has been forgotten, take on the role of a lone chef on a quest for the ultimate dish. Travel across mysterious lands, meet delightful companions, and craft a story all your own.
Wield kitchen tools as weapons in side-scrolling action battles.
Face off against dynamic enemies and bosses that change with the day-night cycle. Cook meals to grow stronger, or learn powerful new skills from fellow adventurers you encounter. Make the most of every resource to defeat foes and uncover rare, high-value ingredients.
A fiery feast awaits at every campsite.
In the unforgiving wilderness, nothing is more important than a hearty meal. Use your hunted ingredients to whip up gourmet meals—or surprising creations you never expected. Explore every hidden corner and uncover rare recipes hidden off the beaten path.
Your choices shape the story.
Bond with charming characters over shared meals and heartfelt conversations. Your decisions impact relationships—some will blossom, others may fall apart. Every choice opens new narrative paths, making each playthrough a unique experience.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7 64bit
- Processor: Intel i3-6100 / AMD FX-4100
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported Languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Lone Chef Demo Update Notice (v0.48.2)
Hello, Chefs!In this update, we focused on improving overall quality of life, combat, and exploration while preserving the major bosses and story progression from the previous demo.We revamped the keyboard controls and improved the world map and quest tracking to make it easier to find your next destination.We also separated Ancient dish effects into Active and Passive effects, and made overall adjustments to the Stamina system, enemy patterns, and level design.New features have also been added to the campsite. In addition to resting and recovering, the campsite now lets you change the time and weather and manage Food effects, all in one place.Please read on for more details.🛠️ Patch HighlightsSystem / UI- A guide to the main controls has been added to the ESC menu.- The default keyboard controls have been changed as follows.1) Attack: Z2) Jump: X3) Dash: C4) Special Attack: D- Consuming food and using Quick Slots have been combined into a single control.1) Press briefly to use a Quick Slot.2) Hold to consume food.- The game now pauses when the ESC menu, TAB menu, or Quick Slots are open.- Overall visibility on the world map has been improved.- Selecting a campsite icon on the world map now displays the Fast Travel option at the bottom of the screen.- Tracking a quest with location information now marks its location on the world map.- The save icon will now always appear when the game is being saved.- The cooking results screen now displays the food's effects alongside its name. Fields & Camera- Terrain assets have been updated.- Overall visibility has been improved to make terrain easier to see at all times of day.- The camera view range has been adjusted from 6 to 5.1) This reduces empty space on screen and improves immersion in the character and environment.Ancient Dish Effects- The following Ancient dish effects are available in this demo.1) Bitter: Increases the character's size.2) Astringent: Decreases the character's size.3) Overheated: Allows the character t...Read full article on Community Announcements (C2H_HA)AnnouncementsOfficial
Thank You for Helping Us Take Our First Step Together!
Hello, Chefs!Thanks to your incredible support and encouragement, the Lone Chef Tumblbug campaign has officially come to a successful close, surpassing our original funding goal! 🎉A total of 377 backers joined us on this journey, helping us reach 141% of our funding goal.Every message of support and every pledge made this achievement possible. We sincerely thank each and every one of you for believing in Lone Chef and helping bring this project to life.While the campaign has come to an end, the adventure of Lone Chef is only just beginning.We'll be working hard to prepare and deliver all promised rewards, while continuing development to create an even more polished and enjoyable game worthy of your support.We'll continue sharing updates on reward production, delivery schedules, and development progress through future Tumblbug updates.You can also stay up to date with the latest Lone Chef news and behind-the-scenes development stories on our official Discord and X!👉 \👉 \Once again, thank you to everyone who helped Lone Chef take its very first step. We hope you'll continue to join us on the adventure ahead. 🍳🔥Thank you,The Lone Chef TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (C2H_HA)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Lone Chef Tumblbug Crowdfunding Page Is Now Live! 🎁
Hello, everyone.Starting today, the Lone Chef Tumblbug crowdfunding page is now live!This campaign is more than just a call for support. It was prepared to share the atmosphere and development direction of Lone Chef more closely with everyone who has been waiting for the game, and to complete the game together with you.On the Tumblbug page, you can find an introduction to the world and charm of Lone Chef, along with various rewards and goods prepared for those who support the game.Thank you to everyone who has played the Steam demo, added the game to your wishlist, and shared your thoughts with us. Your feedback has been a great help to the development team as we continue refining the game!We’ll continue working hard to make Lone Chef even more enjoyable and polished. We’d truly appreciate your interest and support for this Tumblbug campaign as well.👉 Tumblbug Crowdfunding Page: https://airbridge.tumblbug.com/wjmf24Thank you. 🍳 The Lone Chef TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (C2H_HA)Patch NotesOfficial
Lone Chef Demo Update Notice (v0.47.2)
Hello, Chefs!Since the demo's release, so many of you have played the game and shared your feedback with us. We carefully reviewed everything from bug reports to controls, sound, UI, combat pacing, and tutorial flow as we prepared this first patch.This update focuses not only on bug fixes, but also on improving the overall gameplay flow and making the basic controls more convenient. In particular, we adjusted several elements to improve the early-game experience, combat feel, and exploration comfort.We'll continue actively reflecting your feedback throughout the demo period and keep making improvements.Thank you so much for your valuable feedback!🛠️ Patch Highlights- Added fullscreen mode.- Added local save support.- Added keyboard/controller shortcuts for major menus, including the inventory and player window.- Added key tutorials for the Quick Slot and vertical camera view controls.- Added a cancel option (ESC) when changing the time or weather.- Added a completion popup when cooking finishes.- Added a sound effect that alerts players when the character's HP is low.- Added options to adjust character footstep sounds, impact sounds based on surface type, and weather (rain) sound effects.- Increased the vertical camera view angle and added a delay before it returns.- Increased enemy knockback distance when hit.- Improved attacks so they can be canceled with a jump or dash.- Fixed an issue where the character would slide along the ground in certain situations.- Added key shortcut tooltip explanations in certain areas.- Added a new field boss, the Burning Phoenix.- Expanded the number of stages and improved progression so players can encounter major NPCs. As this is the first update since the demo's release, we focused on quickly addressing the issues and feedback many of you experienced during gameplay.We received a great deal of valuable feedback regarding controls, combat pacing, and exploration flow. Internally, we're continuing to work on various improvements and...Read full article on Community Announcements (C2H_HA)AnnouncementsOfficial
Lone Chef is Coming to PlayX4 2026 & BitSummit 2026! 🔥
Hello everyone! This is the Lone Chef development team.We’re excited to announce that Lone Chef will be participating in PlayX4 in Korea and BitSummit in Japan!At both events, you’ll be able to try our latest build, now more polished and even more fun compared to last year’s version.Hunt monsters, cook delicious meals, and travel across the world — you’ll get to experience part of Lone Chef’s unique and joyful adventure 🍳We’re especially excited to introduce Lone Chef to even more global players through our participation in BitSummit.As the game is still in development, there’s still plenty for us to improve, and your feedback means a lot to us. We’ll continue working hard to make Lone Chef an even better experience.Come visit us at the event, try the demo, and share your thoughts with us! We’ve also prepared some special gifts for visitors 🎁See you at PlayX4 and BitSummit!Read full article on Community Announcements (C2H_HA)
