Hello to all Chef Warriors and Innkeepers!

We took our time with this one but Patch 3 is finally here!

This update brings a big chunk of new content and improvements to give you a clearer taste of what Monster Chef is growing into.

This is our biggest and most feature-packed demo update yet.

Alright, enough talking.

Heres the full list:

• Removed the Chef Door mechanic: now to go back to the Inn you can just press R3 after completing a Menu and wait a few seconds.

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• The Monsters are now stunned for a brief period when their Cooking Resistance is depleted.

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• The Monsters Cooking Resistance is now visible after the player hits them and not only when they are targeted.

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• The Inventory Plates are now divided into Menu Plates and Additional Plates, clarifying the Inventory behaviour.

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• Salt is now limited and can be harvested from Salt Rocks, Salt Sacks and Monster Chef Sanctuaries.

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• Added Monster Chef Sanctuaries, special locations that can be accessed in the Wilds after receiving a certain item. Inside youll find a powerful Chef Weapon that lasts only for the current run, or some precious Salt.

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• Added Towers, special locations that can be accessed in the Wilds after freeing their entrance with the Woodcutter Axe. Inside youll find lots of useful things.

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• Added Trap Holes, patches of grass that can crumble under your feet and cast you into a cavern full of hazards. Tread carefully.

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• Added Holes in the Great Hall, obstacles that impede your movement. They can be repaired with a chunk of Wood and a bit of good timing.

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• Added Dust in the Inn: props can now get dusty from time to time, and youll have to wipe them clean.

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• Added the Recycler: Spuntino can now sell you a brand-new Tool that lets you convert Scrap into useful Materials.

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• Added new graphics and signalling to clarify the demo progression.

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• Added feedback for the Inns minigame time.

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• Added new story events, presenting bewildering foes.

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• Added a recap for the Inns minigame, to clarify your performance in everyday struggles.

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• Added several new music scores and sounds, including a new dynamic score for your hunts in the Wilds.

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• Added new graphics and formalization for the Recipe Book, now starring a collection of all the Plates youve cooked and still have to cook.

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• Added a new animation every time you receive a gift from an NPC.

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• Added new graphics to the doors in the Inns Great Halls to better hint at their future role.

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• Added the Training Grounds, a new Room in the Inn that lets you try out your Equipment before heading into the Wilds.

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• Added Tips: serving a Client quickly now grants you a bit of extra Florins.

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• Added the Equipment and Tools tab in the Inventory, to better keep track of your combat stats and Tool uses.

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• Added Damage Numbers to combat, to better track your damage output.

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• Added signalling for the Secrets in the Wilds.

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• Added signalling for the invincibility frames during the roll.

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• Added new graphics in the Wilds.

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• Added new dialogues.

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• Added UI animations.

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• Updated the Chef Knife base combo with a third animation.

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• Updated the Mandragora attack animation, now waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay tamer.

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• Updated the signalling for Menu Completed.

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• Updated the Inventory bindings.

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• Both Betulla and Furia now have something special for you after you welcome them into the Inn.

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• Improved the behaviour of the Mysterious Flower in the Garden.

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• Improved the behaviour of the Garden Weeds: they now grow from time to time and become HUGE if left unchecked.

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• Improved the overall demo progression.

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• Various other fixes and small changes.

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As we approach the announcement of the games release date, your feedback is invaluable to us: keep telling us what you like and well cook a game like no other!

NOTE: The demo version is now 0.0.23. All previous save files are unfortunately obsolete, so youll need to start the demo from the beginning. We know it can be a bit of a pain, but think of it as the perfect excuse to discover all the new improvements we promise itll be worth it! As always, were eager to hear your feedback.

Buon Appetito!\nStudio Pizza

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Ciao to all Chef Warriors and Innkeepers!

\nHeres our second demo patch, focused on improving gameplay flow and squashing nasty bugs. Those daring enough to return to the Fresche Frasche Woods will be greeted by snappier combat and some beautiful graphics!!\n\n

Below youll find the full list of changes:

\n\nAdded updated graphics for the Fugo habitat in the Wilds, now featuring gigantic mushrooms.\n \nAdded a dynamic minimap in the Inn, displaying Pranzo\'s position and responding to Room\'s unlocks.\n \nAdded some time to the Inn\'s minigame, allowing the player to serve a greater number of plates.\n\nAdded a tutorial card to clarify Dusk and Nightfall behaviour.\n\nImproved signaling for the Motato healing bushes.\n \nImproved transparency for the trees in the Wilds, grating the player better vision.\n \nImproved timing for the Salthasker\'s recharge animation.\n\nImproved feedback when the Monsters become cookable. \n\nImproved various SFX and music.\n\nNPC\'s Daily Menus are no longer forced as Active Menu. \n\nThe Saltshaker attack can now be cancelled from mid animation, quickening the combat\'s pace.\n \nFixed a bug where the Blacksmith\'s Menu won\'t spawn Psycabbages if you haven\'t completed the Carpenter\'s Menu.\n\nFixed a bug where the Chef Senses trail led the player to dead ends.\n\nFixed resolution change problems for 2K screens.\n \nVarious other fixes and small changes.\n\n \nWe are deeply grateful for all the feedback we have received so far: every opinion is fundamental to improve the game. Although some additional planned changes aren\'t ready at the moment, we are working hard on all suggestions to serve you the best version of Monster Chef we can cook.\n\nNOTE: The demo version is now 0.0.14. All previous save files are unfortunately obsolete, so youll need to start the demo from the beginning. We know it can be a bit of a pain, but think of it as the perfect excuse to discover all the new improvements, we promise itll be worth it! As always, were eager to hear your feedback.\n\nBuon Appetito!\nStudio Pizza

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Kudos to all Chef Warriors and Innkeepers!

Heres our first patch for the Monster Chef Demo!

We focused mainly on quality-of-life updates and bug squashing. Below youll find the full list of changes:

• Added clearer information to help you navigate the Wilds and find Monsters; removed the Chef Sense hint when no Daily Menu Monster is nearby.

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• Most non-combat animations can now be canceled by rolling or attacking, ensuring better combat flow and preventing involuntary hits.

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• Updated the spawn logic for NPCS Furia and Ago, so they appear consistently on specific days.

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• Adjusted Chef Door spawn rates to make it easier to find on your first run.

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• Added the ability to close the Daily Menu UI before choosing a Menu.

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• Now the Inn mini game Timer UI never covers the clients requests balloons.

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• Improved UI scaling for widescreens.

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• Various other fixes and small changes.

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NOTE: The demo version is now 0.0.13. All previous save files are unfortunately obsolete, so youll need to start the demo from the beginning. We know it can be a bit of a pain, but think of it as the perfect excuse to discover all the new improvements, we promise itll be worth it! As always, were eager to hear your feedback.

Buon Appetito!

Studio Pizza

Hello Warrior Chefs and Innkeepers,

Weve found that some antivirus software may completely block the launch of the Monster Chef Demo, even though it installs fine on Steam.

• We confirm that the demo is safe and free of threats.

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• The executable has been checked and approved by Steam, which verifies all content uploaded to the platform.

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This issue happens because some antivirus software is overly cautious with executables generated using Unity, the development engine we use for Monster Chef.

Even though the file is safe, antivirus software may block it preemptively without any malicious code inside.

What to do if the demo won\'t start

• Check if your antivirus has quarantined or blocked a game file.

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• Add the demo folder to your antivirus exceptions or exclusions.

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• Restart Steam and try launching the demo again.

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Were working to reduce these issues in future updates.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or problems, write to us in the comments or on our Discord!

Studio Pizza

Welcome to Monster Chef.

Youre not just a warrior, youre a chef!
Fight your enemies, season them mid-fight, and serve delicious meals to your guests.

Slice it. Salt it. Serve it.

Play it on our Monster Chef Demo Steam Page s.team/a/3721600

In this exclusive demo, youll play as Pranzo, a fearless chef-warrior who doesnt just hunt monsters he cooks them on the spot using his trusty Chef Weapons.

Whats on the menu:

• Explore the Fresche Frasche Woods: a procedurally generated biome teeming with adorable yet ferocious monsters.

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• Battle Modoro: earn 30 Reputation Points in your Inn and face a giant, furious tomato-boss.

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• Cook in real time: defeat enemies and execute recipes mid-fight!

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• Manage your Inn: fix it up, serve your dishes, and start building your outstanding inn.

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• Saving is enabled.

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• Languages fully supported in the demo:
  EN, IT, FR, DE, ES, ZH-CN, JA, KO, RU, PL, PT-BR, PT-PT

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Please note: This is a demo version. Some features (like additional biomes, bosses, recipes, and advanced upgrades) will be available in the full game.

A message from Studio Pizza

Were a small team of 8 developers from Italy who decided to believe in this project and shape this unique adventure about monsters and good food. Monster Chef is a fully independent game, made without the support of a publisher. Weve faced countless challenges, but never stopped cooking up this fantasy world.

This demo is just the beginning, and were incredibly grateful to everyone who gives it a try, adds it to their Wishlist, or shares it with a friend.

Your support means the world to us, thank you for believing in us.

If you enjoyed the demo wed love to have you in our growing community! Join our Discord and become part of the guild of Chef Warriors and Innkeepers share your thoughts, meet other players and cook up ideas together with us.

https://discord.com/invite/UxqH638pV3

We cant wait to hear what you think!

The Studio Pizza team

Discover Studio Pizza, the indie developers behind Monster Chef, a delicious mix of roguelite, hack-and-slash, and management gameplay with a unique twist.

In this video, meet the team behind the magic! Learn about our individual roles, creative inspirations, and the challenges of developing Monster Chef. Get a sneak peek into our journey from concept to creation.

Don't forget to wishlist Monster Chef on Steam and join us as we cook up something unforgettable!