Why Early Access?

“To put it simply, games like this should be enjoyed, even while they are still being developed. Food Idle is an idle game, which means balancing is tricky and needs a lot of feedback from anyone and everyone interested in the project. ”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game has already come along nicely. We need at least 1 year of Early Access to incorporate updates based on feedback and to add the remaining planned content in order to provide a complete experience. Ideally, we hope to deliver the full version by the end of 2027.”

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

“We plan to improve and expand quality-of-life features, content, and the overall player experience. Though Food Idle already has thousands of ingredients and dishes, we want to add even more! We want more organization options and information when it comes to the recipes, more optimization options, and possibly more ways to automate the kitchen.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core game is ready to enjoy with a robust progression system and thousands of ingredients and recipes. Look to the description for the current list of main features. We consider Food Idle to be in the Pre-Alpha stage.”

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

“The plan for Food Idle is for it to remain Free-to-Play.”

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

“We welcome any and all feedback so that this game can be the best it can be. For now, the best way to provide that feedback is via email or Twitter/X. In a later update, we want to add the ability to provide feedback from directly in-game. We're happy to hear requests for new dishes/ingredients, quality-of-life features, economy balancing, bug fixes and more!”