Run your very own restaurant in the post apocalyptic wasteland! Serve "meat" made from rats (or your customers)
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Because some games are better when they are molded by the community. While the core gameplay loop is functional and playable, it's now ready to be expanded with more features and content (recipes, more structures, etc...) and that's why Early Access. I want players to have something to play now, and then make it better and more fleshed out based on feedback. That way it's possible to have value buying now, while having more to look forward to soon.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Since the intention for early access is to expand based on player feedback, the goal would be to leave early access in approximately 3 to 6 months. This may change based on how quickly the planned updates can be completed and/or any unforeseen complications involving updates.

The first planned updates include Hot Potato and Expansion updates which will see more uses for the spatula, hot items affecting the player and more ways to improve your bus.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The goal is to expand the game with more recipes, events and upgrades. Some of the planned updates include quality of life updates (such as multiple save slots and more settings), more placeable structures, decorations, ingredients and servable recipes.

This version should include the previously mentioned Hot Potato and Expansion updates which increase the re-playability by expanding the progression and gameplay.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Basics of gameplay are functionally there, ready to be expanded upon and polished up. Having a solid foundation should make expanding easier and gives something to build upon in the following weeks and months.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The intention is start at a lower price, and increase based on added content. This way, initial purchasers get everything for a lower price for supporting early.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“If the community has ideas for features I'd love to look into implementing them if I have the time or resources to do so. As a solo dev, I can't guarantee how much can be added but I love community feedback.”
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About This Game

Each day of the game represents a full "loop", and is broken into three separate phases: Prep, Cook Time and After Hours.

Prep

During prep time, you will be able to explore around the kitchen bus, finding ingredients and preparing things (what and how much is up to you). You can also use this time to buy new items for your restaurant, such as supplies, shelving, etc...

Cooking Time

Opening the restaurant allows customers to stop by and order your... delicious? food? You receive and order from a customer, try to make something resembling the order then deliver it to the plate. Click the order ticket and send them on their way! This earns you money (shotgun shells) that you can use later!

 

After Hours

This is when things get spicy. Use your money to order things, clean up, and sleep. But be warned, that customer you gave food poisoning earlier? He's back, and he's gonna hit you with a stick. If only you had some way to defend yourself, but that'd leave a body and those aren't good for business. Or maybe they are...

Roadmap Plans

  • Hot Potato Update

    • Use spatula to lift and place items

    • Health System

    • Holding hot things damages you, and at a certain threshold you drop the thing

    • Stove can be turned off/on

    • Toggleable recipes for the menu (for when ingredients aren't available to serve)

    • New Recipe - Meat Chunk Platter

    • Potential idea, but not sure if will be fun or not:

      • Customers may be less happy if their food is cold before receiving

    • New item, the toolbelt (will be in a named update)

  • The Expansion Update

    • Upgrade system

    • Unlockable Recipes

    • New Recipe - Meatloaf

    • New Ingredient - Possibly Ketchup

  • The Fabulous Update

    • More decorations

    • Customization to the Bus visuals

    • Hangable objects that can be attached to vertical surfaces

  • ???? it's a secret (for now)

    • ????

    • ????

    • ????

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Cartoonish NPCs can be killed and possibly thrown in a meat grinder, it's up to you.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any modern sound card should work
    • VR Support: Not VR

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