Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Create and manage your dream restaurant! Menus, purchasing, décor, staff, equipment, customers… and don't forget the actual cooking! Experience the daily life of a restaurateur and earn your awards from the Michelin Guide.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck
Best current price at Fanatical
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $2.98 (September 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatical | $3.44 | $29.99 | Buy |
| WinGameStore | $4.49 | $29.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $4.50 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $5.99 | $39.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $24.84 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $25.49 | $29.99 | Buy |
| DreamGame | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Epic Games Store | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
Both the business side and the cooking fall to you in this restaurant simulator. You assemble a kitchen from cooking surfaces, ovens and other equipment, hire staff, order ingredients from suppliers, set the menu and decorate, then step behind the stove for service. Finances and forecasts of how busy the evening will be help you avoid being swamped.
The menu draws on French, Italian and international dishes, which you can refine and adjust to the seasons and what customers expect. The long-term goal is recognition from the Michelin Guide. Chef Life is a single-player management sim that suits players who enjoy balancing planning and numbers with hands-on cooking.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Cyanide Studio |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Nacon |
| Released | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Languages | 14: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4100 | Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5750, 1 GB or Intel HD Graphics 630 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 7 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Controller
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProSteam Deck storage
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator runs on Steam Deck. A fast microSD card adds room for it and the rest of your library.
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Upgrade pickSanDisk 512GB microSD for Nintendo SwitchPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $2.98 in September 2025.
The best current price we found is $3.44 at Fanatical, against a usual price of $29.99.
Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $3.44 is 15% above its lowest price on record ($2.98). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
