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Shokudo Underworld

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2024

Should you play it?

Run your own sushi shokudo in a mysterious underworld. Satisfy the appetite of your customers, collect suspicious ingredients from bizarre fantastical creatures, and realize your dream of creating ... the legendary Chawanmushi!

What works
  • Cute and charming art style
  • Simple and accessible gameplay
  • Unique and creative ingredients and recipes
  • Relaxing and cozy atmosphere
  • Character outfit customization
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length with limited replay value
  • Grindy and repetitive progression
  • Time pressure can cause mild stress
  • Poor or incomplete controller support
  • Lack of deeper story or social features

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Shokudo Underworld: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story.

Why this game works

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