Cuisineer Unveils Fresh Experience for Xbox Game Pass Debut

Cuisineer, from BattleBrew Productions and XSEED Games, lands on Xbox with its unique blend of cozy gaming and roguelike dungeon crawling. Originally released in 2023, it’s back with a fresh set of features as it debuts on Xbox, stirring things up for fans everywhere.

Cozy games and action-packed roguelikes aren’t usually a pair you’d expect. Yet, Moonlighter by 11 bit studios showed us back in 2019 how these two could blend beautifully. Cuisineer follows this path with its mix of isometric action-adventure and restaurant management, all presented in a vibrant and cozy art style that just feels right.

Players step into the shoes of Pom, an adventurous catgirl who’s just received some distressing news from her parents. Returning home, she finds them missing and their beloved restaurant burdened with debt. What’s a girl to do but arm herself and brave the dangerous dungeons in search of rare ingredients to prepare delightful dishes for her community?

Pom’s escapades in the world of Paell are not without peril. She’ll face randomly generated biomes filled with foes. Armed with mighty kitchen tools, Pom must navigate through Green Ruins, Frozen Fjord, and Konpeito Swamps. Here, she gathers ingredients and upgrades, crucial for facing the formidable Big Mama Hen. Utilizing the powers of flavors like Salty and Sweet, these culinary elements add a thrilling twist to her battles.

Cuisineer’s roguelike elements mean no two runs are alike. Dungeons shift in size, rewards vary, and new foes lurk around every corner, ensuring each adventure feels fresh and challenging.

Back home at Potato Palace, Pom is busy revitalizing her parent’s restaurant. Taking on tasks for townsfolk like Naicha or Alder helps unlock new recipes and gold, essential for upgrading and customizing the establishment. Managing Potato Palace is a solo endeavor, requiring prompt service to satisfy local diners.

Cuisineer first delighted players on Steam, and the team has listened closely to feedback, enriching the experience since its launch. The Xbox release brings a reinvigorating update with new outfits, weapons, and colorful seasonal events spicing up the world of Paell.

Festivals abound throughout the year, breathing life into the cozy world. The lively Spring Reunion has townsfolk hunting for eggs, while the Fireflame Festival celebrates Asian culture with fiery festivities. The Harvest Jubilee in Autumn and the Solanum Gala in Winter keep the joy going, each event offering new outfits and décor to enhance your gaming experience.

While debates swirl about what makes a game “cozy,” Cuisineer proves its point by breaking traditional genre boundaries, merging the thrill of roguelikes with the warmth of management sims.

Available now on Xbox Series X|S, with the added perk of Microsoft’s Play Anywhere initiative, Cuisineer supports cross-platform access on Windows PC. If you’re on the fence, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can dive into this culinary adventure without any extra cost.