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KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
Developer Gambir Studio
Prep your stations for a cozy cooking game with attitude! Prepare unique meals for quirky small-town locals, upgrade and customize your shop, compete in thrilling cooking battles to become top chef, and protect your family’s long-running restaurant alongside a cast of curious companions! From the Steam store page
327 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 7, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
94
LovedLoved
248 positive · 15 negative
95% range 91–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 248 | 15 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
64 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
2,521 of 2,617 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 327 · most liked firstThis game saved my life I was about to open VALORANT when i saw this game on the front page of steam and bought it. Best decision ever
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just want to say I really appreciate the cozy mode in this game. Being able to step away anytime without pressure means a lot. I’ve been dealing with a lot of pain recently and don’t have the energy for much, but this game still keeps me engaged and gives me something to focus on. Thank you to the devs for creating something like this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →KuloNiku is a casual cooking game where you prepare orders by chopping, boiling, frying, or broiling the ingredients to earn tips and upgrade your restaurant. "As the story unfolds, some customers might become friends, supporters, or even competitors."
unlabelledView post →Made a fanart for the cooking game made by Indonesian game dev Kuloniku! #pixelart #ドット絵
unlabelledView post →If you like cooking games, then this is a no brainer. Easily a top cooking sim of 2026! It is a dash of Cooking Mama, with a lil quirkiness from Good Pizza, Great Pizza meets anime style Top Chef all combined to make the most satisfying bowl of noodles *om nom nom* The gameplay loop is simple but varied enough to keep me coming back for more. By day, you manage your noodle bowl shop. You take orders, prep, cook, plate and serve up tasty bowls earning reputation to become the best noodle shop…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of game genre I've probably played for a long time, the last time being Cooking Mama?! Maybe. What sets it apart from other games in the same genre is its unique slice-of-life storyline, which incorporates the meaning of friendship, a touch of romance, and humor. It also features mini-social links between characters, similar to the Persona series, that unlock partner skillsets. It also offers a diverse menu of local Indonesian dishes (dozens of dishes available). The character…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I haven't been doing so well lately. I love this game so much and I'm so glad I found it. It's fun, vibrant, and funny. There isn't anything that I dislike about it. I play it whenever I'm feeling lonely or down. Thank you for making this game and I hope that there will be a DLC in the future.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just play it. If you like cooking, or just a chill and cozy game to play, this is it. We have very few good cooking games in this ocean of asset flips, and this is the one in a thousand good ones. And no AI (apparently). I will update this review and make it complete as I get more hours.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →nek dolanan game iki marai laper, gambare apik, seru nganti kelalen wektu ... ora rugi tumbas, JOS GANDOS !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a character who: -Is high anxiety and prefers staying in her home and doesn't like interacting with people -Has family who likes going on vacations all the time while she prefers not to go -Has a plush collection -Has an accessory that emotes like cat ears Needless to say, I have never felt more seen in my life. I am literally just this exact character. 10/10 no notes thank you devs <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yesssss work is over so it's time to cook up something delicious!! Game: KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Platform: PC
unlabelledView post →Good morning friends! Today is a great day because Puni the Florist is out now and it is bundled with KuloNiku if you want two amazing games for a discount! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3396290/... To Do: 🌼 Play Puni the Florist! 🌼 Recordings 🌼 Oh yea work and stuff first (´-﹏-`；)
unlabelledView post →Trying out a new game I saw an ad for on steam called KuloNiku and it's SO charmingly cute and fun. Food prep/restaurant management meets megaman legends visual novel game. It's super charming!
unlabelledView post →The game is super fun, at least in the early stages. It quickly becomes tedious as you get closer to the end of the story. There are no more upgrades to buy, yet the cooking process becomes more complicated as orders get longer. If you want to complete all the friendships, you’ll have to go through that same cooking process for several days. It’s still a nice game. I like the art style and the cooking mechanics. However, for the endgame, it would be great if we could skip a day when needed, or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay but what if I just....take a nap for lunch instead Game Footage: KuloNiku Platform: PC
unlabelledView post →KuloNiku is a fun little cooking game with cute visuals, fun characters, and some good gameplay mechanics. Unfortunately, I feel that the game itself barely scratches the surface of what it could be. I'll start with my pros: -At the start, the gameplay is fun and interesting. Cooking the different orders with customer requests is fun while also upgrading your kitchen and getting new recipes. -The art style and character art is very cute! I wish it was used more throughout the game. -There is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THIS IS WHAT AN INDIE GAME LOOKS LIKE ✨ #kuloniku #cooking #indiegame
unlabelledView post →Overall, I think this game is fantastic and an incredible price for the amount of content you do get. It's a really fun cooking mama style game combined with an actual visual novel story. I really enjoyed the game and hope more people give it a try. The art style is incredibly cute, I love the customization options for the interior you can unlock, and it has grind to keep you interested (Unlocking new recipes, ingredients, kitchen upgrades.) There is much more depth to the game then you would…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What are we having for lunch today? 👀 I've been craving a nice noodle soup dish but I'm probably getting some 해물 순두부찌개 (Korean Spicy Seafood Tofu Soup). Game: KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Platform: PC Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3357960/...
unlabelledView post →I almost wanted it to be a dating sim just to make it a little bit more interesting but I think the friendship made along the way is kind of dope too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't mind me, I'm just going to take a nice nap instead of doing my review 🐱💤 Game: KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Platform: PC
unlabelledView post →One of the best Cooking games i've played so far. SImple. Casual. Artsyle charming. Music is endearing. Reminds me of Papa's series and also Food Wars. If you love cooking games, I would 100% say to give this a try!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is a charming, albeit very basic, game that will give you flashbacks to games of yesteryear. KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is a fun game. Its mechanics might remind you of games you may have played in the past, some of which for me include Cooking Mama and the Papa's games. If you enjoyed those, you might enjoy this too. I received this game as a gift, and I enjoy it enough to've bought it for myself so I would say it was worth the price ( when I was gifted it, it was around $5 USD ).…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →15 more minutes of work until I can put my plan into action ( • ̀ω•́ )✧ Game: KuloNiku Platform: PC
unlabelledView post →I might have tied (and then lost) to Stella earlier today BUT the rematch couldn't have gone better as I got a perfect score >:D I'm now rank 4! Look out top 3, Bakuso is going to take your spot soon! Game: KuloNiku Platform: PC
unlabelledView post →underrated element of this game: people will order The Absolute Worst Food and you still have to make it. a guy came into my soup store asking for chicken soup with extra chicken and no soup. some idiot demands insane food from you like this at least once a day. it's somehow incredibly funny when this happens every single time. this game is amazing. it's amazing for other reasons besides this but this is my favorite one
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Graphics very good Support game locall Indonesia
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks so much to @kulonikugame.bsky.social for making such an amazing game in a genre that needs more gems like KuloNiku: Bowl Up! If you're still on the fence and don't know if this game is for you, check out this Cozy Highlight where I yap about things I like and my experience :3
unlabelledView post →KuloNiku Tonight 🧵 🍥 Got to Rank 3 on the Meatball Brawl Leaderboard 🍥 How did I play 100+ days in this game already?? 🍥 Unlocked premium ingredients 🍥 Long orders don't intimidate me anymore
unlabelledView post →Game of the year! Cozy, cute and wonderful! Very nostalgic for cooking mama fans but with more heart, storytelling and a TWIST (not just a meatball twist!)!? Also I voice Ume so I am bias! UME NUMBER 1!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think the developer should make a dating sim game because when I play this game, instead of getting hungry from the food, I fall in love with the characters lol 😂
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →KuluNiku has a refreshing use of simple controls, cute game design and character animation. This review is muddy and good at the same time. I apologise for my goofiness when it comes to writing. 👍 Pros Simple, easy-to-learn controls Adorable art style and character animations Relaxing gameplay that never feels overwhelming (even in challenge mode) Upgrades help reduce difficulty over time (faster cooking, smoother flow) Characters are charming and genuinely engaging Restaurant progression…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →tl;dr Cozy cooking game with cute art style. I am biased because it's made by Indonesian dev team and I am a nationalist, but I'd give it 9/10. (+) + I love the art style, cute 3D anime-like. This might be a turn-off for some people though. + Idk if it's just my laptop, but it runs smoothly so I'd say it's pretty optimized. + There's cozy mode! I love this, I can enjoy the gameplay sans the anxiety/stress. + I don't know much about music but I like the soundtrack. + For the dialogue, there's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR I thought I was getting Cooking Mama: The VN but actually I got Paper's Please: The Cooking Game I want to preface this with: Yeah, obviously if I could neutral review this, I would, and it's Steams fault that I have to leave a negative review to put my opinion out there. The game is really well put together and cute, and adding a VN to a cooking sim is a very good idea, and it's just generally a fun little modern cooking mama-lite, and the progression is great. The artstyle is great and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m obsessed with this game! It’s so cute, fun, and cozyyy ✨🩷 The art is absolutely gorgeous too!! I didn’t expect it to be this good for the price. It even makes me crave bakso for some reason haha. pokoknya super worth it sih ini!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me... #kuloniku #cooking #Indiegame
unlabelledView post →Let's cook up something good in KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Checking this out for the first time! Twitch.tv/FaunAndGames See You In 10. Thanks to @rawfury.bsky.social for the key 💜
unlabelledView post →I just finished the story and I loved it! Really cute underrated game with a lot of care and love put into it, and it expands on mechanics I liked in Good Pizza Great Pizza to make it stand alone as a great game in its own right. I got it on sale but it's still a good value at full price. A couple of suggestions: - I wish you could grab the cups and skewer plates after washing them like you could the bowls! - Maybe there could be an upgrade where you can automate washing, i.e. a dishwasher…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I opened this out of curiosity and played it for four hours without noticing. It's hard to explain. Technically a cooking game, but really more of a life sim with cooking minigames, character relationships and absurd chef battles against rivals. The artwork is genuinely beautiful. Cozy mode without any time pressure makes it accessible even for relaxed evenings. The relationship grind gets repetitive late game, but that doesn't stop this from being one of the most pleasant surprises of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Glad that there's a cozy mode option so I can just kind of chill instead of having to stress about time limits. Story, world, and characters are cute. I like that orders can become little puzzles, but sometimes it becomes word vomit and I spend a lot more time on an order than I feel like I should, which I imagine is probably a lot more stressful if cozy mode is off. Orders feel repetitive in the first few hours of the game, until you begin to unlock more and more ingredients. Overall it's very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As someone who picked up this game on a whim and quickly got addicted , I can't recommend it enough! I downloaded it onto my steam deck after needing major hip surgery knowing I'd be stuck in hospital and changing the setting to cosy mode was honestly so enjoyable to sit and play especially when orders would take me a solid 10 minutes to even make due to being very slow minded still managing to fumble even the simple orders lol... The story is enjoyable and each of the characters have unique…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →from the bottom of my heart... THIS GAME IS WHOLESOMELY AWESOOOMEEE!!!! but please.... can you add something like free mode or endless mode so others who just wanted to play cook and serve endlessly without progression can enjoy it as well?!?! PLEASEEEEEE!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Only bought it to make Ciorbă de perişoare. The art is really nice and you can tell a lot of care went into it but it gets repetitive and boring pretty fast. biggest issue is how easy it is, there’s basically no challenge at all. because of that it starts to feel less like a full game and more like a demo that’s been stretched out with stuff just to make it longer. In the current state, it just feels like a reskinned pc port of good pizza, great pizza. the gameplay fits cozy mode well…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →✨ GAME FOCUS | KuloNiku: Bowl Up! ✨ This is your next cozy cooking game! Manage your meatball restaurant, prepare delicious orders for unusual clients, and win exciting cooking battles 🍜 #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev @kulonikugame.bsky.social
unlabelledView post →The gameplay is simple and suitable to be played for an hour or two at a time. The cooking day might be repetitive after several hours, but the overall features for upgrading ingredients, shop utilities, new recipes and brawling system do well enough to compensate. The character visuals are cute and lovely. The models look fantastic. However, due to the simplicity nature of the game, the characters might often become less compelling as you play. Overall, the game turned out to be much better…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey Chef! Creative Kitchen Update is FINALLY HERE! 🎉 📝 Multiple save slots 🎨 Customize your dream kitchen ☀️ New summer-inspired decoration sets What are you waiting for? Update your game now! #kuloniku #cooking #indiegame
unlabelledView post →What influenced your indie game? "Cooking Mama & Megaman Legends" Why? "We don't need a reason why." #kuloniku #cooking #indiegame
unlabelledView post →I don't often write reviews for games I've played, but I want to change that, no matter how clumsily at the start. And I'm happy to say that this delightful little game kind of inspired that desire. I wanted to wait until I've thoroughly savored it, until I've "licked my bowl clean", sort to speak. I've been going through a spot of gaming burnout; nothing could hold my interest for very long, I felt both underwhelmed by the plethora of options and overwhelmed by my staggering backlog. In yet,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game gets in it's own way. Starts off great with charming art, comedic dialogue, and a clear progression system that makes you want to save up for upgrades and cosmetics. Really fantastic job on the variety of styles you can get. I like the cat. The greatest flaw is in the core gameplay loop. Food orders start out simple but as you unlock more ingredients and recipes you really just give yourself more and more tedious work. Each order takes longer to make and you get more people ordering…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In the pile of awfully bad and soulless "realistic cooking sim" games that are actually just chore sims, this game stands out and shines so brightly. It has its own charm and soul with cute art style. Fun character interactions and really fun progression, trying to improve your restaurant and getting better recipes, decorating the restaurant to your own liking etc. If you like cooking sim games this is a must play. Actually rare good comfy cooking sim game. I do have one problem with it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't usually write reviews, but I had to for this one. If you're on the fence, buy it. There is a surprising amount of depth and variety to the game. If you've ever played Cooking Mama, you'll feel right at home with the main cooking minigames of the regular gameplay loop. There's some deduction to get past some of the order wording, but once you've got it down it'll be second nature. Moreover you can arrange your workstation to your needs, and you can customize your restaurant's appearance…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You’ve just inherited your grandma’s once-famous meatball restaurant in the cozy town of KuloNiku.🍜 Take on orders from townsfolk, serve up delicious meals, and restore your family’s legacy. 👩👧👦 We're proud to be publishing KuloNiku: Bowl Up!🫶 store.steampowered.com/app/3357960/...
unlabelledView post →How the Game Plays and Feels - Core Gameplay: The core loop of cooking and making bakso is really solid. I played on casual mode, and I highly recommend it—being able to enjoy the cooking process without the stress of a forced timer makes the gameplay shine. - Visuals & UI: The art style is iconic and consistent across the board. However, the interactable UI doesn't pop out enough compared to the background elements, and the shading can look noticeably flat up close compared to when objects…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →everytime i play this game, i always end up ordering a bowl of meatballs from an online restaurant haha the meatball graphics in this game are so tempting, they make me hungry! lol btw, this game is so much fun. my fav feature in this game is the cozy mode, so i dont have to rush to cook. i can't wait for the next update! :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Highly recommend this game. For anyone reading this, I recommend cozy mode. I love the cooking, the shokugeki-style battles, and the fact that there's an actual story going on. The music, the cute art, and such really calls to me. I love the challenge it brings and I really love the way it balances difficulty early on in the game. The strategy in the 'meatbrawls' ended up making it much more fun than the normal cooking at the restaurant. I ended up preferring exclusively meatbrawls at the end…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →LOOK AT MY GAME please :) #kuloniku #cooking #indiegame
unlabelledView post →This is our game 💖 This is Bakuso, our restaurant! 🍜 #kuloniku #cooking #indiegame
unlabelledView post →Happy to be cooking for Yotsuba, Panty and Stocking, Seto Kaiba, Gary Oak, Lucio, Sayori and more. So little cooking restaurant management games that are not on mobile with microtransactions, and that has a compelling story and that let you play any gender you want ever comes out. So I was excited for this. Happily surprised to see a pretty cringe is dead take on anime tropes. It's quite on the nose campy but also very charming. Incredible gameplay. It really knows what it's doing, the flavor…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if you like Cooking MAMA, this is newer but very similar! Muli-screen action, compatible with xbox controllers, cute graphics, interesting storyline, friendship levels an more! I don't usually post reviews but this game has me wanting to play for hours and forget the world around me. The game was a early birthday gift from my husband, he knew i liked cooking games and had missed playing Cooking MAMA.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very fun, specially to stream with friends and make fun of people's orders cause wdym u want tofu soup with no tofu
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