Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 1706930 |
| Live current players | 1 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 47 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 1 |
| Price | Free to play |
| Free to play | Yes |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | — |
| Current price USD | Free |
| Release date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Developer | Sondering Studio |
| Publisher | Sondering Studio |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Overwhelmingly Positive |
| Positive review percent | 98% |
| Positive reviews | 1,733 |
| Negative reviews | 39 |
| Total reviews | 1,772 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706930/ |
Short description
What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope.
About this game
"How am I supposed to be whole without you?" Meet Mei, a shy, Chinese-American high school student dealing with the sudden passing of her mother. After losing all of her mother's recipes, Mei embarks on a train...only to realize her ancestors have boarded as well. She must uncover her mother's recipe for traditional noodles while learning about self-love, grief, and healing. Experience a story of growth through reliving precious moments with family and cooking. A Taste of the Past is a relatable and touching journey about holding those you love close. - Complete cute cooking minigames . Gather ingredients from your ancestors to chop vegetables, fry noodles, and wrap soup dumplings. - Experience a cozy, heartwarming tale . Write poetry, talk about boy troubles, and re-discover why you started painting. - Stylized hand-drawn art. - Original voice acting, writing, art, and music
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support