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2021PCSteam Deck playable69 % positive14.79 €

A restaurant management sim where you build up your eatery while dealing with wilful staff, fussy customers and unreliable suppliers. The social chaos adds a humorous, unpredictable twist.

Economy and management
Cosy, great for unwinding
Lots of humour
Strong character progression

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The closest matches for Recipe for Disaster are Game Dev Tycoon, Mad Games Tycoon 2 and Mad Games Tycoon. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Recipe for Disaster special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Game Dev Tycoon 94% match – Economy and management
Newest alternative: Mad Games Tycoon 2 94% match – released 2023

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Game Dev Tycoon

94 %Match

2012PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable95 % positive9.49 €

Start a tiny game studio in an 80s garage and grow it through gaming history by mixing genres, topics and development focus to hit the right formula. A relaxed, addictive management sim full of nods to real consoles and companies.

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Strong character progression

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