Cook or Be Cooked: A Witch's Dark Culinary Nightmare

8/26/2026, 9:34:09 AM

Release date: 10/23/2025

Tags: #cute #interactive-fiction #visual-novel #text-based #magic #2d #psychological-horror #third-person

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¥ 580 (JPY)

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$4.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 580
Global Price: $4.99
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Key highlight

Embark on a dark, whimsical journey as a young witch in "Cook or Be Cooked," a story-driven visual novel where family traditions are sinister and survival is key. Explore a twisted world, solve puzzles, and make choices

Who this is for

Recommended for players who enjoy dark fantasy and unconventional narratives. An engaging experience awaits where player choices significantly impact the story's outcome.

Details

Overview

Step into a darkly whimsical tale of magic, morality, and twisted family values in "Cook or Be Cooked: Your next meal could be your last—or your true love." Developed and published by Funigami, this interactive fiction visual novel plunges players into the role of Lucas, a reluctant young witch ensnared in a bizarre household. Here, dinner is not merely served; it is hunted, prepared, and consumed with a sinister intent that defines the very fabric of this world. The game asks a crucial question: will you embrace your parents' dark ways, find the courage to forge your own path, and escape the cutthroat world of witches where it's truly "eat or be eaten"?

Highlights

A Sinister Fairy Tale: Dive into a dark and twisted world that evokes the feeling of Harry Potter taking a wrong turn into a sinister fairy tale, blending magic with unsettling themes.
Story-Driven Adventure: Experience a narrative-rich walk-and-talk adventure game where your choices and actions shape Lucas's journey and the unfolding dark narrative.
Interactive Choices: Engage with light puzzles and make critical decisions that determine Lucas's fate within a household governed by dark magic and even darker traditions.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, visual novels, and interactive fiction with a dark, whimsical, and slightly unsettling tone. Fans of magical settings with a mature twist, reminiscent of darker fairy tales or gothic fantasy, will find themselves drawn into Lucas's predicament.

Game Info

"Cook or Be Cooked: Your next meal could be your last—or your true love" is a 2D, text-based visual novel featuring interactive fiction elements and a touch of magic. Developed by Funigami, it was released on October 23, 2025. The game supports multiplayer and is playable with a controller. While the core experience is a single-player narrative, its inclusion of multiplayer suggests unique ways to engage with the story or its mechanics. The game is rated for all ages, with no specific content descriptors noted.