- Lone Chef Demo Update Notice (v0.48.2) - 24 August 2026
Hello, Chefs!In this update, we focused on improving overall quality of life, combat, and exploration while preserving the major bosses and story progression from the previous demo.We revamped the keyboard controls and improved the world map and quest tracking to make it easier to find your next destination.We also separated Ancient dish effects into Active and Passive effects, and made overall adjustments to the Stamina system, enemy patterns, and level design.New features have also been added to the campsite. In addition to resting and recovering, the campsite now lets you change the time and weather and manage Food effects, all in one place.Please read on for more details.🛠️ Patch HighlightsSystem / UI- A guide to the main controls has been added to the ESC menu.- The default keyboard controls have been changed as follows.1) Attack: Z2) Jump: X3) Dash: C4) Special Attack: D- Consumi…
- Thank You for Helping Us Take Our First Step Together! - 26 July 2026
Hello, Chefs!Thanks to your incredible support and encouragement, the Lone Chef Tumblbug campaign has officially come to a successful close, surpassing our original funding goal! 🎉A total of 377 backers joined us on this journey, helping us reach 141% of our funding goal.Every message of support and every pledge made this achievement possible. We sincerely thank each and every one of you for believing in Lone Chef and helping bring this project to life.While the campaign has come to an end, the adventure of Lone Chef is only just beginning.We'll be working hard to prepare and deliver all promised rewards, while continuing development to create an even more polished and enjoyable game worthy of your support.We'll continue sharing updates on reward production, delivery schedules, and development progress through future Tumblbug updates.You can also stay up to date with the latest Lone Ch…
- The Lone Chef Tumblbug Crowdfunding Page Is Now Live! 🎁 - 20 May 2026
Hello, everyone.Starting today, the Lone Chef Tumblbug crowdfunding page is now live!This campaign is more than just a call for support. It was prepared to share the atmosphere and development direction of Lone Chef more closely with everyone who has been waiting for the game, and to complete the game together with you.On the Tumblbug page, you can find an introduction to the world and charm of Lone Chef, along with various rewards and goods prepared for those who support the game.Thank you to everyone who has played the Steam demo, added the game to your wishlist, and shared your thoughts with us. Your feedback has been a great help to the development team as we continue refining the game!We’ll continue working hard to make Lone Chef even more enjoyable and polished. We’d truly appreciate your interest and support for this Tumblbug campaign as well.👉 Tumblbug Crowdfunding Page: https:…
- Lone Chef Demo Update Notice (v0.47.2) - 18 May 2026
Hello, Chefs!Since the demo's release, so many of you have played the game and shared your feedback with us. We carefully reviewed everything from bug reports to controls, sound, UI, combat pacing, and tutorial flow as we prepared this first patch.This update focuses not only on bug fixes, but also on improving the overall gameplay flow and making the basic controls more convenient. In particular, we adjusted several elements to improve the early-game experience, combat feel, and exploration comfort.We'll continue actively reflecting your feedback throughout the demo period and keep making improvements.Thank you so much for your valuable feedback!🛠️ Patch Highlights- Added fullscreen mode.- Added local save support.- Added keyboard/controller shortcuts for major menus, including the inventory and player window.- Added key tutorials for the Quick Slot and vertical camera view controls.-…
- Lone Chef is Coming to PlayX4 2026 & BitSummit 2026! 🔥 - 18 May 2026
Hello everyone! This is the Lone Chef development team.We’re excited to announce that Lone Chef will be participating in PlayX4 in Korea and BitSummit in Japan!At both events, you’ll be able to try our latest build, now more polished and even more fun compared to last year’s version.Hunt monsters, cook delicious meals, and travel across the world — you’ll get to experience part of Lone Chef’s unique and joyful adventure 🍳We’re especially excited to introduce Lone Chef to even more global players through our participation in BitSummit.As the game is still in development, there’s still plenty for us to improve, and your feedback means a lot to us. We’ll continue working hard to make Lone Chef an even better experience.Come visit us at the event, try the demo, and share your thoughts with us! We’ve also prepared some special gifts for visitors 🎁See you at PlayX4 and BitSummit!
- Developer's Note #4 - 25 March 2026
Hello, Chefs!Today, we'd like to introduce the dishes featured in Lone Chef. We'll take a closer look at what kinds of food you can find, what effects they have on the player, and the role they play within the story.The Dishes of Lone ChefLone Chef features over 170 dishes in total, including 121 standard recipes and 48 ancient recipes. Standard recipes can be created by combining ingredients in various ways, while ancient recipes are special dishes that can only be cooked once their recipes have been discovered through exploration. Some of these ancient recipes are even tied to key characters in the game, who seek out specific dishes. Today, we'd like to introduce three of them.Flaming Rabbit Orb PieA dish given to a companion in the demo. This pie is made by wrapping Overheated Orb Meat in grain dough and baking it. Even after it's cooked, the orb at the center still glows with heat,…
- Help Us Improve Lone Chef - 6 February 2026
Hello, Chefs!Have you been enjoying our demo build?With this build, we plan to continue improving the game step by step.That said, we know there are things we're bound to miss if we rely only on the developers' point of view.To better understand your experience, we'd love to hear your feedback.Whether it's the smallest inconvenience or a moment that really stood out to you, please feel free to share it with us!Your feedback will help guide us toward the right improvements.We'd love to hear anything you'd like to share, such as:- Parts you found fun- Things that felt lacking or could be improved- Bug reports- Your impressions of companion characters and the story- Content ideas you think would be fun to add, and more!Any feedback is welcome. Even a single short line can make a big difference.Please feel free to leave your thoughts wherever it's most convenient on the Steam Discussions bo…
- Developer's Note #3 - 2 February 2026
Hello, Chefs!At long last, we're excited to share some great news with all of you who have been waiting for updates on Lone Chef!Our demo is finally here!As we continue our journey toward the full release, we wanted to share the world of Lone Chef with you as soon as possible.This demo goes beyond a simple test. It's a special opportunity for you to get an early taste of the core fun and charm that Lone Chef aims to deliver.We hope this becomes a delightful prologue to the grand journey that awaits you.🍳 What You Can Experience in This Demo1. Core Systems This demo focuses on letting you experience the game's fundamental systems.The content currently available covers roughly half of Chapter 1 in the main scenario. In the full release, you can look forward to many more recipes, expansive regions, and a much deeper story.2. Cooking and Recipes Gather ingredients through exploration and h…
- 📣 Taipei Game Show 2026 Participation Announcement - 21 January 2026
Hi, everyone! We're excited to announce that Lone Chef will be participating in Taipei Game Show 2026! At the venue, you'll be able to play a demo build and get a first look at content currently under development.- Event: Taipei Game Show 2026 - Dates: Jan. 29 - Feb. 1 - Booth Location: Lone Chef(S48)If you are planning to visit Taipei Game Show, be sure to stop by our booth to try the game for yourself and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback plays a huge role in shaping the game. And one more thing! We've prepared a special gift for those who stop by our booth. Join a super simple event and get a free 1-Day Pass! ✅ How to Participate (It's really easy!)Join our official Discord 👉 DiscordIn the welcome channel, simply leave a message saying: I'll visit the booth!We'll randomly select five winners, each receiving two 1-Day Passes!Event Period: Jan. 22 - Jan. 27Winner Announcement…
- Developer's Note #2 - 24 October 2025
Hi everyone!This is the Lone Chef Dev Team.Today, we’d like to introduce one of the most iconic features that defines the world of Lone Chef—the Cooking Contest.The Cooking Contest serves as the pinnacle of each region’s culinary culture and a proving ground for chefs. As players explore new areas, discover recipes, and refine their cooking skills, they must earn the recognition of each region’s chef community to participate in the contest.You can’t just walk onto the stage with skill alone. To qualify for the Cooking Contest, you’ll need a Recommendation Letter from the judges. These letters are earned by building relationships with local NPCs and completing their requests. There are many ways to earn their trust:1. Helping a troubled apprentice chef in town,2. Repairing worn-out kitchen tools,3. Exposing the corruption of a dishonest judge, or4. Making morally gray choices—like sabota…
- Developer's Note #1: The World and Characters of Lone Chef - 18 September 2025
We're so excited to finally bring you Project Moreum's second game, Lone Chef.In this first Developer's Note, we're taking a deep dive into the world of Lone Chef and its amazing cast of characters. The World of Lone ChefLone Chef is set in a post-apocalyptic era, thousands of years in the future.Humanity, in its quest for expansion, pushed our planet to its limits, leaving it a desolate wasteland. The most critical issue was a severe food shortage. Cooking became a luxury, and even flavorless protein bars were a rare find.Some scientists tried to engineer a "new humanity" that could survive on less food. The experiments failed, but from their mistakes, a being was born—one the world would come to know and fear: the Dark Lord.As famine, conflict, and disasters ravaged the wasteland, humanity's numbers dwindled. But with fewer people, the planet began to heal. It started to recover its g…
- Thank You for Visiting the [BIC 2025] Lone Chef Booth ! - 22 August 2025
Hi, everyone,From Aug. 15 to 17, we had the chance to showcase our game at the Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC),and we want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth!The turnout was beyond anything we expected, and we were blown away by the excitement and encouragement you shared with us.Your feedback and support mean the world to our team, and it gives us the drive to keep pushing toward making Lone Chef the very best it can be.We’ll continue to share updates, behind-the-scenes progress, and new announcements through our Steam store page and other official channels.Thank you again for the amazing love and energy you’ve given us.We can’t wait to deliver even more joy when the full game launches.Thank you.🍳 The Lone Chef Team
- Our First Hello — and We're Going to BIC 2025! - 13 August 2025
Hi, everyone! Our Steam store page is officially live, and we couldn't be more excited to kick things off with such great news!Lone Chef is what we like to call a Cooktroidvania — a delicious mix of cooking and Metroidvania. You'll set out on an adventure to discover the tastiest dish in the world, with gameplay that blends hunting, cooking, and exploration into one seamless experience. We're pouring our hearts into making something truly fresh and unique, and we can't wait for you to try it.But wait, there's more — Lone Chef is coming to BIC 2025!From Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, you'll find us at the Indie Booth at the Busan Indie Connect Festival! Be among the very first to play the Lone Chef demo, and join our fun on-site events for a chance to win exclusive goodies!Event InfoDate: Aug. 15 - Aug. 17Location: BEXCO, Busan – Indie Game BoothOn-site Events: Play the Lone Chef demo build and joi…
