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Shai & Shatta
Run a lively Egyptian street kitchen solo or with friends. Brew shai, build ful sandwiches, and master koshary as orders pile up and the neighborhood causes chaos. Cook with up to 4 players locally or 8 online.

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Features
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔
Arabic ✔ ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Shai & Shatta is a co-op cooking game, and the best way to tune it is with real crews playing together. We want players, especially groups of friends and Arabic speakers, to help shape its pace, its co-op balance and its Egyptian Arabic while we keep growing it.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Around 6 to 12 months, depending on what players ask for.”

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

“We plan to add new restaurants, days and dishes, new neighbourhood events and much more voice acting in Egyptian Arabic, and to replace the AI-generated art with hand-made art as the budget allows.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Fully playable from the first cup of tea to the ending: four restaurants with 24 campaign days, a tutorial and an endless mode. Play solo, 1–4 player local co-op, or up to 8 online. 26 achievements. English and Egyptian Arabic.”

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

“The price stays the same during and after Early Access, and every update is free for everyone who owns the game.”

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

“We listen closely to feedback: we read every Steam discussion and review, run open playtests, and post notes with each update. New content and events will be shaped by what players enjoy.”
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Planned Release Date: 9 Nov, 2026

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About This Game

It starts with one tea.

A little counter. A kettle on the boil. Your first customer at the window. In Shai & Shatta, you run an Egyptian street kitchen where a good day means hot food, happy neighbors, and just enough room to squeeze past your friends.

Cook your way through the neighborhood

Start with shai and ful sandwiches, then take on ta'ameya, koshary, the grill, and an outdoor dining area. Prepare ingredients, work the stations, finish dishes, and carry them to the right counter. New dishes arrive gradually, so you can find your rhythm before the lunch rush finds you.

Share the kitchen

Play solo, gather up to four chefs locally, or open an online room for friends, with optional rooms for up to eight players. Divide the prep, pass the food, and decide who is actually watching the kettle. Dress your chef in your own colors and headwear before service begins.

The street has other plans

A power cut sends someone to the breaker. A stray football knocks an appliance off its counter. A fire needs a quick response. Keep the food moving while dealing with the small disasters of a very lively neighborhood.

Make a place people come back to

Earn upgrades, improve your kitchen, and rearrange unlocked layouts in the actual 3D space. Meet regulars and delivery riders, welcome guests at your outdoor tables, and handle that one extra request while they eat.

A warm welcome, in two languages

English and Egyptian Arabic menus, tutorials, and gameplay text. A tactile miniature world, readable controls, and an original soundtrack. Learn your first cup at your own pace, then open the window and see who turns up.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some 2D art was made with an image model run locally, and AI helped draft some text and translations. Nothing is generated by AI while you play.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or newer (64-bit)
    • Processor: 64-bit x86 processor
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible graphics and driver
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online co-op. Keyboard or controller required.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 12 or newer
    • Processor: 64-bit Intel or Apple silicon processor
    • Graphics: OpenGL 4.1 compatible Mac graphics
    • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online co-op. Keyboard or controller required.
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64-bit) or equivalent
      • Processor: 64-bit x86 processor
      • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible graphics and driver
      • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online co-op. Keyboard or controller required.
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