Leamington Spa, UK - June 9, 2025 - Leading UK games publisher Kwalee, in partnership with independent Swedish developer BlueGooGames, is excited to announce the release of an updated playable demo for their upcoming cooking adventure game, Space Chef, as part of Steam Next Fest.
In the demo, players can dive into the opening moments of Space Chef’s main story, begin early NPC questlines, and explore the game’s universe. The demo includes the first two planets where players can hunt, gather ingredients, and prepare delectable dishes.
The demo offers a blend of exploration, action, and cooking mechanics, giving players a taste of what’s to come when Space Chef launches later this year.
Download the press kit here
Download the demo here
Space Chef is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this year, with these console versions planned for release alongside previously-announced Steam and Nintendo Switch versions.
ABOUT THIS GAME
A three-course meal of an adventure: restaurant manager, light survival RPG, and life sim, all set in the zany universe of the Horseshoe Nebula. As the galaxy's (soon to be) premiere chef, it's up to you to seek out the finest ingredients from alien planets, cook delicious dishes, and serve them to customers in the comfort of your fully-customisable space trailer.
Explore Alien Worlds
There's a whole universe of ingredients out there... if they don't eat you first. Explore distant planets, derelict space stations, and your own basement for plants, critters, and other tasty morsels.
Along the way, you'll come across space pirates, ancient ruins, and a suspiciously high number of recently abandoned restaurants. Keep an eye out for rare resources (and bits of random junk) that you can use to upgrade your gear, kitchen equipment, and spaceship.
Cook Up Cosmic Creations
Once your fridge is stocked with ingredients that have (mostly) stopped wriggling, it's time to flip the sign and start serving!
Craft over 140 different dishes, from simple homestyle Beefle Skewers to the legendarily tricky Octoegg Surprise. Wow your customers with delicious food and speedy service, and you’ll earn the Astronomical Culinary Excellence Stars that mark your path to intergalactic culinary success.
As your reputation grows, the customers start coming to you! Keep it flexible by continuing your delivery service or open up a sit-in restaurant with a constant flow of patrons. You're free to close the kitchen whenever adventure calls.
Set a Stellar Ambiance
Your space-trailer might not look too sharp from the outside, but she's got it where it counts. Take complete control of your interior with freely placeable decorations and an in-depth coloring system to create the restaurant of your dreams. Add new floors, create themed zones, and fill it with the furniture and props you find on your travels!
Serve the Nebula
The citizens of the Horseshoe Nebula are more than just hungry bellies (most of them, anyway). Get to know Zoe the scrap dealer, faded Space Ace Jack Bronzon, the definitely-not-alien barman Zlurka, and many more characters on your journey to interstellar culinary stardom. Unique recipes, side quests, and even romance awaits if you can satisfy your loyal customers.
With your new-found friends, you’ll uncover the truth about your missing grandma and take on the might of Galactic Burger as they try to muscle in on your space-turf.
Space Chef features:
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Over 140 delectable dishes to create from 100+ alien ingredients
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5 alien planets to explore, from the jungle-filled Lush to aquatic Bluegoonia
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180+ creatures and plants to hunt, harvest, and run away from
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100+ craftable items for your character, ship, and kitchen
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150+ furnishings and decorations to personalize your restaurant
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Freedom to create your own menu, opening times, and service style – vegetarian and vegan included!
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A zany cast of characters, including romanceable NPCs with their own favorite recipes and questlines
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A thrilling story of adventure, betrayal, and mass-produced burgers
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, The Spirit of the Samurai, Hordes of Hunger, and The Precinct, alongside upcoming releases such as GladiEATers, Town to City, Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Grime II, Ground Zero and Retro Space.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as 'Best Publisher' at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.
About BlueGooGames
BlueGooGames was founded in 2019 by two childhood friends, Niclas and Tobias, and is based in Helsingborg, Sweden. They have been working on their first title, Space Chef, since then. The game raised $45,000 USD on Kickstarter in 2021 and signed with Kwalee in 2022.
PR contact - Allwyn D’Souza (allwyn.dsouza@kwalee.com)