Rank 01Why this
Shares time management and mini games with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2025
Games like KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
- 26 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked KuloNiku: Bowl Up! also play
The closest matches to KuloNiku: Bowl Up!: Cats & Cups, Pixel Cafe, Papa's Freezeria Deluxe, Goblin Sushi, and Ugoku Sushi Bar. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares difficulty modes and time management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- $12.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Also Job Simulator and Cooking, like KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 11)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
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Shawarma Legend
Why this: Shares time management and upgrade system with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
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STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
Why this: Shares relationship building and time management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
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Trash Goblin
Why this: Shares crafting and resource management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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Shares relationship building and time management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- 96% of 1,223 reviews
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- 9Kitchen Sync: Aloha!
Shares difficulty modes and relationship building with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- 99% of 140 reviews
- 10Rolling Hills: Cozy Sushi Restaurant
Also Cooking and Wholesome, like KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- 89% of 104 reviews
- 11Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game
Shares resource management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- 86% of 2,243 reviews
- 12Lemon Cake
Shares character interaction and time management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- 87% of 1,288 reviews
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- 14Galaxy Burger
Shares time management and resource management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- 97% of 1,286 reviews
- 15Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator
Also Cooking and Time Management, like KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- 84% of 185 reviews
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Shares time management and character progression with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
- 82% of 1,332 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Gambir Studio
- Price: $11.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 99% of 901 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Adorable characters with engaging stories
- Flexible gameplay with cozy no timer and challenge modes
- Meatball brawls for strategic turn based combat variety
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Cozy
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below KuloNiku: Bowl Up! at current Steam store prices.
Chinese Street Food Legend
Why this: Shares time management and mini games with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Shokudo Underworld
Why this: Shares time management and upgrade system with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Burgie's cozy kitchen
Why this: Also Cooking and Time Management, like KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Doctor Life Simulator
Why this: Also Narrative and Life Sim, like KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Cozy Cleaner
Why this: Shares mini games and upgrade system with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Dog Brew
Why this: Shares crafting and upgrade system with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Checkout: Cashier Simulator
Why this: Also Time Management and Life Sim, like KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to KuloNiku: Bowl Up!, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Bronzebeard's Tavern
Why this: Shares time management and crafting with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints
Why this: Shares crafting and character progression with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Hamster Playground
Why this: Shares resource management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Palia
Why this: Shares relationship building and crafting with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Pixel Cafe
Why this: Shares difficulty modes and time management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Shawarma Legend
Why this: Shares time management and upgrade system with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
Trash Goblin
Why this: Shares crafting and resource management with KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
More from Gambir Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Gambir Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
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Why this: Explores indie, like KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.
About KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
The closest matches to KuloNiku: Bowl Up!: Cats & Cups, Pixel Cafe, Papa's Freezeria Deluxe, Goblin Sushi, and Ugoku Sushi Bar. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cats & Cups, Pixel Cafe and Papa's Freezeria Deluxe — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and cozy, and single out its character interaction and character progression. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About KuloNiku: Bowl Up!: Prep your stations for a cozy cooking game with attitude! Prepare unique meals for quirky small-town locals, upgrade and customize your shop, compete in thrilling cooking battles to become top chef, and protect your family’s long-running restaurant alongside a cast of curious companions!
Is KuloNiku: Bowl Up! worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 99% of 901 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 93% positive across 193 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $11.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Adorable characters with engaging stories
- Flexible gameplay with cozy no timer and challenge modes
- Meatball brawls for strategic turn based combat variety
- Running your grandmothers meatball shop
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Honestly, all the game had going for me was the fantastic and cute art style. But this is not a good cooking sim. I found the cooking incredibly tedious as I unlocked more because the customers never have normal orders. "Meat dish without…”
People who play it also play: Cats & Cups, Pixel Cafe, Papa's Freezeria Deluxe
Frequently asked about KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
Can I run it?
Is KuloNiku: Bowl Up! verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does KuloNiku: Bowl Up! cost?
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to KuloNiku: Bowl Up!?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside KuloNiku: Bowl Up! are Cats & Cups, Pixel Cafe, Papa's Freezeria Deluxe.
Who developed KuloNiku: Bowl Up!?
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! was developed by Gambir Studio and published by Raw Fury.