Pocket Chef: A Cozy Desktop Pet Cooking Adventure

10/30/2026, 9:20:02 AM (JST)

Release date: 10/29/2026

Tags: #casual #simulation #life-sim #job-simulator #2d #cartoon #cartoony #cute

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 504 (JPY)

Steam JP

$3.59 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 504
Global Price: $3.59
Price in Your Region: ¥504-10%Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 3 Nov 2026
Sale Status: On sale
Price Checked At: 11/4/2026, 11:10:25 AM (JST)

Key highlight

Pocket Chef is a cozy desktop pet cooking adventure where a tiny chef serves animal customers, gathers ingredients, and unlocks recipes. Released October 29, 2026 by crossover and Crossover Studio.

Who this is for

If you enjoy cozy desktop pets and casual cooking sims, Pocket Chef is a charming pick for short, relaxing sessions.

Details

Overview

Pocket Chef is a cozy desktop pet cooking adventure from developer crossover and publisher Crossover Studio. Released on October 29, 2026, this casual life sim places a tiny chef right on your desktop, where it prepares meals for a steady stream of animal customers.

The game blends the charm of a virtual pet with the satisfying loop of a job simulator, all wrapped in a cute 2D cartoon art style.

Highlights

Desktop Pet Integration: The chef lives on your desktop, making the game a constant, low-pressure companion rather than a separate window you must remember to open.
Cooking and Customer Service: Use your keyboard and mouse to help the chef cook dishes, serve animal visitors, and earn rewards. The core loop is simple and relaxing, perfect for short sessions.
Resource Management and Exploration: Ingredients slowly run out, forcing your chef to leave the kitchen, battle monsters, gather new ingredients, and unlock additional recipes. This adds a light adventure layer to the otherwise cozy simulation.

Who It's For

Pocket Chef is ideal for players who enjoy casual simulations, life sims, and job simulators with a cute aesthetic. If you like the idea of a virtual pet that also runs a tiny restaurant, or if you're looking for a game that fits into your daily routine without demanding long play sessions, this is a great pick.

The game supports multiple languages, including English and Japanese, and offers multiplayer features, so you can share the experience with friends.

Game Info

Developer: crossover
Publisher: Crossover Studio
Genres: Casual, Simulation, Life Sim, Job Simulator, 2D, Cartoon
Release Date: October 29, 2026
Modes: Multi-player, Family Sharing
Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Danish, Ukrainian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hungarian, Turkish, Bulgarian, Norwegian, Czech, Polish, Thai, Swedish, Romanian, Finnish, Dutch, Arabic, Latam Spanish, Vietnamese, Greek

For the latest pricing and user reviews, check the Steam listing.