Dead Hungry: VR Chef Saves Zombie Kyoto with Burgers

7/19/2026, 5:38:40 AM

Release date: 12/5/2016

Tags: #casual #action #indie #vr #cooking

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Review Count: 69 reviews
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Japan Price: ¥ 820
Global Price: $7.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/19/2026, 5:38:38 AM

Key highlight

Step into VR as a chef in Dead Hungry, a casual action game by Q-Games Ltd. Save a quirky Kyoto by feeding zombies and restoring their humanity. Released Dec 5, 2016.

Who this is for

Experience a unique VR cooking challenge in Dead Hungry, where your culinary skills save a zombie-infested Kyoto!

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel i5-6400 equivalent or greater

Comfortable play target

6,729 pts(~130% above spec of 5,176 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i7-4770S @ 3.10GHz6,721 pts Intel Pentium Gold G74006,707 pts Intel Core i3-9100F @ 3.60GHz6,702 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater

Comfortable play target

12,528 pts(~130% above spec of 9,637 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Step into the virtual reality world of Dead Hungry, a unique VR offering from the acclaimed PixelJunk series developer, Q-Games Ltd. This casual action title places you in the shoes of a brave food-truck chef tasked with a peculiar mission: to cure the zombified citizens of a quirky Kyoto. Armed with an arsenal of delicious food and drinks, your goal is to satisfy the insatiable hunger of the undead and restore their humanity.

Highlights

Developed and published by Q-Games Ltd., known for the PixelJunk series.
Features a unique VR-exclusive gameplay experience focused on cooking and action.
Released on December 5, 2016, this title supports Single-player and Steam Achievements.

Who It's For

Dead Hungry is perfect for players seeking a lighthearted, engaging VR experience that blends casual fun with fast-paced action. If you enjoy cooking simulations, zombie themes with a twist, or simply want to try out a unique VR game from a reputable indie developer, this title is worth a look.

Game Info

In this game, you'll face hordes of ravenous zombies, including schoolgirls, office workers, and sumo wrestlers. Your culinary creations are the key to turning them back into productive members of society. The game supports English, Spanish, Japanese, and French languages, with full audio in English and Japanese.