Little Chef — Guide & How to Play
Introduction
Little Chef is a cute, 2D physics-based cooking game that emphasizes experimentation and discovery. The gameplay is point-and-click: you combine, cook, and experiment with items to unlock recipes and surprises. The game is available as an HTML5 build and desktop builds for Windows and macOS.
How to play
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Controls — Play with the mouse: click to pick up objects, drag them, and drop them into devices like the pot or on work surfaces. There are no keyboard-based movement controls — it’s a point-and-click, mouse-driven experience.
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Start experimenting — The core loop is to try different item combinations. Drag ingredients into the pot or combine things on the counter to see what happens. The game is designed so unusual combinations can yield new recipes or funny results.
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Observe physics interactions — Because the game uses physics, how items land, stack, or react can change outcomes — so placement and timing sometimes matter.
Tips & tricks
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Write down discoveries. The game encourages trial and error, so keep a notepad for recipes you uncover.
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Try odd combinations. Players often discover recipes by combining non-food objects with food — don’t be afraid to experiment.
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Check the community for hints. If you’re stuck, community comments are full of small hints (for example, players have noted recipes like quiche = egg + butter + flour + cheese and sunny-side-up = egg + butter). Use those as inspiration, but the fun is in exploring.
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Session length. Expect play sessions around ~30 minutes on average if you’re exploring and unlocking recipes.
What makes Little Chef special
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Cozy, charming 2D art and animation.
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Physics-based interactions that reward curiosity.
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Focus on discovery rather than strict time/score pressure.
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Free-to-download sprites/assets (available under a permissive license) if you’re interested in making your own projects.
If you like cozy, experimental games where the main goal is discovery and delight, Little Chef is worth a try. Click, drag, combine — and enjoy the surprises.
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