Choose Epic Chef
Choose Epic Chef if you want an Indie experience. Epic Chef launched in 2021.
Epic Chef vs Chef RPG
Epic Chef and Chef RPG both land in Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Epic Chef (2021) is 3 years older than Chef RPG (2024). Chef RPG scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Epic Chef (78.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Chef RPG
Choose Chef RPG if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.9% positive across 1,803 reviews.
Both Epic Chef and Chef RPG sit in Adventure, Simulation, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Epic Chef |  Chef RPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.9% positive (204 reviews) | 88.9% positive (1,803 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Infinigon Games | World 2 Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Epic Chef (2021) is 3 years older than Chef RPG (2024).
- Chef RPG scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Epic Chef (78.9% positive).
- Chef RPG is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Epic Chef (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Epic Chef vs Chef RPG — FAQ
- Which is better, Epic Chef or Chef RPG?
- On Steam reviews Chef RPG scores higher (88.9% positive) than Epic Chef (78.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Chef RPG is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Epic Chef or Chef RPG first?
- If you want chronology, Epic Chef (2021) came out before Chef RPG (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Epic Chef and Chef RPG similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.