Cooking Companions: Appetizer Edition cover
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Genre: Indie, Visual Novel

Cooking Companions: Appetizer Edition

Steam Scream Fest: BIG Cooking Companions and Dread Weight sale!

We're THRILLED to announce that Dread Weight is FINALLY on sale! Come check out the sequel to Cooking Companions, or grab the original.

SPOILERS: They Have a Theory...



Check out the great Game Theories on their main channel after you finish the games!


Every Dread Weight Asset!


1,500 sprites. Over 200 animations. Creating some Dread Weight videos? We have some DLC for that!

More fun updates coming this year: check out TikTok,the site or follow us on Twitter (and Threads!)

Missing some endings? Check them all out on our YouTube channel. Like and subscribe to help out!

Have a great day everyone!

-Deer Dream Studios

The Sequel to Cooking Companions is HERE: Dread Weight is OUT!

We're THRILLED to announce that the sequel to Cooking Companions is out! Grab it for -34% off through Sunday 8/4.



The sequel, Dread Weight, releases on MONDAY, July 29th 2024: be sure to wishlist it so you don't miss out on the launch!

Creator's Collection


Making a TikTok or something Dread Weight related? Grab the Creator's Collection: 1,500 sprites, over 200 animations, Gisela cosplay photos and cut content! -25% off through Sunday 8/4 ($7.50).

For updates: check out TikTok,the site or follow us on Twitter (and Threads!)

Missing some endings? Check them all out on our YouTube channel: like and subscribe to help out!

Have a great day everyone!

-Deer Dream Studios

Steam Spring Sale!

Grab Cooking Companions for -34% off during the Steam Spring sale, now available in Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese!

The sequel is almost here! Check out the playable demo! Wishlist it, try it out and let us know what you think.


Lots o' Assets!


Making a TikTok or something Cooking Companions related? You now have access to most of the sprites and artwork! Just go to your Steam files to find the folder. Just use #CookingCompanions or #DreadWeight. We'll promote the best fan made content!

For updates: check out TikTok,the site or follow us on Twitter (and Threads!)

Missing some endings? Check them all out on our YouTube channel. Like and subscribe to help out!

Spanish Translation/Traduccion en Español



¡Finalmente está aquí! ¡Cooking Companions ya está disponible en español!

Enfréntate a tus miedos en este lindo juego de terror psicológico, basado en el folclore de Europa del Este.

Es corto y sencillo: puedes completar el juego en 3 horas o pasar muchas más buscando los secretos y logros ocultos.

Agréganos en las redes sociales o suscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube para recibir actualizaciones de futuros juegos. ¡Disfrutar! -Deer Dream Studios



Japanese Translation/日本語訳


お待たせいたしました!クッキング・コンパニオンズが日本語で登場!

このカワイイサイコホラーノベルゲームは、食うか食われるかの世界。食べる相手の用意は周到?それとも食べられる側になってしまうのか?!

ゲームは3時間でサクッとも遊べるし、隠された秘密やタスクを沢山見つけてじっくりプレイも可能。

SNSに追加、またはユーチューブチャンネルに登録してゲームの最新情報をゲットしてくださいね!エンジョイ!
”ディア・ドリーム・ストゥディオズ”



Portuguese Translation/A tradução Brasileira de Cooking Companions chegou!



Nas profundezas da floresta das Montanhas Tatra, suprimentos decaem e as enchentes sobem. Cabe a você manter a autoestima e colocar suas habilidades de sobrevivência em prática. Será que você vai conquistar a pessoa certa? Ou vai acabar na tábua de corte?

Enjoy!

-Deer Dream Studios

HE'S HERE: Onion plushie from Makeship!

The rudest Chompette is finally here!



Take home Cooking Companions' Onion to win your annual comedy competitions.

Act fast though, because he's only on the chopping block for a limited time! Ends 2/21.

Click here to preorder!

Cooking Companions Sequel Demo


The sequel to Cooking Companions, Dread Weight, has a new 45 minute demo. Please Wishlist it here, then check it out!



Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, @DeerDreamStudios for game updates, the best of fan created content and giveaways!

Enjoy!

-Deer Dream Studios

LAST CHANCE: Cooking Companions for -34% off!

Grab Cooking Companions for -34% off during the Steam Autumn sale, now available in Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese!

For updates: check out TikTok,the site or follow us on Twitter (and Threads!)

Missing some endings? Check them all out on our YouTube channel. Like and subscribe to help out!

Lastly: the sequel has a playable demo! Wishlist it, try it out and let us know what you think.


Spanish Translation/Traduccion en Español



¡Finalmente está aquí! ¡Cooking Companions ya está disponible en español!

Enfréntate a tus miedos en este lindo juego de terror psicológico, basado en el folclore de Europa del Este.

Es corto y sencillo: puedes completar el juego en 3 horas o pasar muchas más buscando los secretos y logros ocultos.

Agréganos en las redes sociales o suscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube para recibir actualizaciones de futuros juegos. ¡Disfrutar! -Deer Dream Studios



Japanese Translation/日本語訳


お待たせいたしました!クッキング・コンパニオンズが日本語で登場!

このカワイイサイコホラーノベルゲームは、食うか食われるかの世界。食べる相手の用意は周到?それとも食べられる側になってしまうのか?!

ゲームは3時間でサクッとも遊べるし、隠された秘密やタスクを沢山見つけてじっくりプレイも可能。

SNSに追加、またはユーチューブチャンネルに登録してゲームの最新情報をゲットしてくださいね!エンジョイ!
”ディア・ドリーム・ストゥディオズ”



Portuguese Translation/A tradução Brasileira de Cooking Companions chegou!



Nas profundezas da floresta das Montanhas Tatra, suprimentos decaem e as enchentes sobem. Cabe a você manter a autoestima e colocar suas habilidades de sobrevivência em prática. Será que você vai conquistar a pessoa certa? Ou vai acabar na tábua de corte?

Enjoy!

-Deer Dream Studios

Steam Scream: the REVENGE Sale! (-34% off)

Grab Cooking Companions for -34% off during the Steam Scream: the REVENGE sale, now available in Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese!

For updates: check out TikTok,the site or follow us on Twitter (and Threads!)

Missing some endings? Check them all out on our YouTube channel. Like and subscribe to help out!

Lastly: the sequel has a playable demo! Wishlist it, try it out and let us know what you think.


Spanish Translation/Traduccion en Español



¡Finalmente está aquí! ¡Cooking Companions ya está disponible en español!

Enfréntate a tus miedos en este lindo juego de terror psicológico, basado en el folclore de Europa del Este.

Es corto y sencillo: puedes completar el juego en 3 horas o pasar muchas más buscando los secretos y logros ocultos.

Agréganos en las redes sociales o suscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube para recibir actualizaciones de futuros juegos. ¡Disfrutar! -Deer Dream Studios



Japanese Translation/日本語訳


お待たせいたしました!クッキング・コンパニオンズが日本語で登場!

このカワイイサイコホラーノベルゲームは、食うか食われるかの世界。食べる相手の用意は周到?それとも食べられる側になってしまうのか?!

ゲームは3時間でサクッとも遊べるし、隠された秘密やタスクを沢山見つけてじっくりプレイも可能。

SNSに追加、またはユーチューブチャンネルに登録してゲームの最新情報をゲットしてくださいね!エンジョイ!
”ディア・ドリーム・ストゥディオズ”



Portuguese Translation/A tradução Brasileira de Cooking Companions chegou!



Nas profundezas da floresta das Montanhas Tatra, suprimentos decaem e as enchentes sobem. Cabe a você manter a autoestima e colocar suas habilidades de sobrevivência em prática. Será que você vai conquistar a pessoa certa? Ou vai acabar na tábua de corte?

Enjoy!

-Deer Dream Studios

Help Cooking Companions win the Horror Game Awards Players' Choice category!

The Horror Game Awards is hosting a Players' Choice category: please vote Cooking Companions!

If the title progresses through the voting process: each successful voting round will unlock some never before seen Cooking Companions artwork AND some sneak peeks at the sequel, Dread Weight!

Thanks for playing and thanks for voting!

-Deer Dream Studios

For more updates and sneak peeks, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @DeerDreamStudio

New Demo at Steam Next Fest!


IT'S HERE! The Cooking Companions sequel, Dread Weight, has a new demo LIVE, at Steam Next Fest! Please wishlist the game on Steam: every one helps us out!


Cosplayer: Nyaaati

The Demo


Trapped in a crumbling mansion, you need to scavenge for items to outsmart and outlive an ancient witch hunting you down. If you've played the original Dread Weight demo, get ready: the new version has MORE story, MORE horror and cool unlockables to discover!


  • A sequel to Cooking Companions you can go into completely fresh: returning players get additional Chompettes, sidequests and story from the MC's perspective!


  • Japanese and Spanish translations!


  • Casey Mongillo (Evangelion) voices Clover, the talking rabbit!


  • New music by Cicada Sirens (Signalis), Jarren Christ (Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion) and Demidevi (They Speak from the Abyss)


  • New horror animations by David Romero!


  • New inventory system allows you to set traps for her...or discover alternative routes to escape threats.


  • Death is not the end: encounters with ghosts are rewarded in Dread Weight. Surviving them gives you additional story and background to the characters, while the game story continues to progress. No frustrating dead ends or 'Game Over' screens to deal with!


  • Listened to your feedback: no boss fights, skippable credits, more romance.


  • The Dread Weight Demo has four endings and four different encounters.


Full Translated into Spanish and Japanese!


Please enjoy the translated demo!

Want to talk to other fans about the demo or see the best fan made content?


Use #DreadWeight on social media: we'll be reposting the best content to all of our accounts! Have TikTok? Please search "Dread Weight", click the "..." in the upper right hand corner and then click "Share Feedback." Tell TikTok that Dread Weight is a videogame, not an eating disorder!



Enjoy!

-Deer Dream Studios

New Demo is LIVE for Steam Next Fest!


IT'S ALMOST HERE! The Cooking Companions sequel, Dread Weight, has a new demo LIVE, just in time for Steam Next Fest on Monday, October 9th. Please wishlist the game on Steam: every one helps us out!

The Demo


Trapped in a crumbling mansion, you need to scavenge for items to outsmart and outlive an ancient witch hunting you down. If you've played the original Dread Weight demo, get ready: the new version has MORE story, MORE horror and cool unlockables to hunt!


  • A sequel to Cooking Companions you can go into completely fresh: returning players get additional Chompettes, sidequests and story from the MC's perspective!


  • Japanese and Spanish translations coming!


  • Casey Mongillo (Evangelion) voices Clover, the talking rabbit!


  • New music by Cicada Sirens (Signalis), Jarren Christ (Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion) and Demidevi (They Speak from the Abyss)


  • New horror animations by David Romero!


  • New inventory system allows you to set traps for her...or discover alternative routes to escape threats.


  • Death is not the end: encounters with ghosts are rewarded in Dread Weight. Surviving them gives you additional story and background to the characters, while the game story continues to progress. No frustrating dead ends or 'Game Over' screens to deal with!


  • Listened to your feedback: no boss fights, skippable credits, more romance.


  • The Dread Weight Demo has four endings and four different encounters.


Already had the demo and are encountering errors?


Returning players are reporting a bug with the gallery updates: to fix, simply go to the Options menu and click the "Delete Persistent Data" button. Restart Steam and the new demo should be working properly. Sorry for the headache!

Want to talk to other fans about the demo or see the best fan made content?


Use #DreadWeight on social media: we'll be reposting the best content to all of our accounts! Have TikTok? Please search "Dread Weight", click the "..." in the upper right hand corner and then click "Share Feedback." Tell TikTok that Dread Weight is a videogame, not an eating disorder!

Enjoy!

-Deer Dream Studios

HE'S HERE: Potato Plushie From Makeship!

Life and death, feast and famine: the most abhorrent Chompette is finally here!



Take home Cooking Companions' Potato to bring out the worst instincts stirring inside of you.

Act fast though, because he's only on the chopping block for a limited time! Ends 9/21.

Click here to preorder!

October Sequel Demo


The sequel to Cooking Companions, Dread Weight, is getting a demo update for October. Please Wishlist it here, then check out the demo!



Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, @DeerDreamStudios for game updates, the best of fan created content and giveaways!

Enjoy!

-Deer Dream Studios