Steam app 3357960 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:39 UTC
Prep your stations for a cozy cooking game with attitude! Prepare unique meals for quirky small-town locals, upgrade and customize your shop, compete in thrilling cooking battles to become top chef, and protect your family’s long-running restaurant alongside a cast of curious companions!
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
6 months, April 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 282 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! was released on 7 Apr, 2026.
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47 developer announcements, Apr 2025 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
Just in time for the Wholesome Celebration, we’re dropping a new update for KuloNiku: Bowl up! Since your café kitty is SO DANG ADORABLE, we’re introducing new outfits him to ramp up the cute aggression on top of some new character bonds…
rf_broadcast4How's your July going, chefs? Are you staying cool in the heat?It's been a minute since we checked in. Can you believe that since we last spoke we celebrated the opening of over 100,000 Bakuso branches? That's a lot of cheffing!As always…
GemmaChefs, our cat-centric Teto Delivery Order Update is HERE!Take delivery orders and watch your cat, Teto, deliver them! Decorate with a NEW cat-themed kitchen decoration set!Here's a full rundown of what we've added to the game:You can now…
CseeMoneyHappy Thursday, Chefs! We're almost half way through June. Where does the time go? We hope you've been enjoying the sunshine and keeping on top of your orders in KuloNiku!It's been a while since we last shared some of your fan art &…
GemmaHello, Chefs!While you still may be enjoying the Creative Kitchens Update, we've got another hot one on its heels, coming later this month! We were just featured on the SEA Games Showcase with a new trailer!IT'S ALL ABOUT TETO THE…
CseeMoneyHello, Chefs! Our "Creative Kitchens" Update is now live! We posted about this last week, but let's review what you'll be getting once your game updates right here on Steam! 😄 Multiple Save SlotsFor when you want to run multiple games…
CseeMoneyWelcome back, Chefs!Mami has been working hard to brainstorm the next update to our game and ensure the cutest experience this side of KuloNiku! Our next update is coming to you on June 2nd with all sorts of bells and whistles…
CseeMoneyWhen creating KuloNiku: Bowl Up! our team was inspired by a variety of games, all of which we've been proud to name and nerd over in our AMA's...So we thought it was time we put together a list right here of the games that inspired us and…
GemmaHi, Chefs!Yes, you read the title right. This Steam blog is literally dedicated to highlighting some of the wild orders you've received from the wacky townsfolk of Kulo Niku... Of which... There are many.None pizza with left beef walked so…
GemmaHi again, chefs!First of all, thanks again for your overwhelming support! Your passion for the game keeps us going!We've just dropped a brand new patch, Patch 1.0.6, which includes More Night Chats + 5 New Illustrations!With this patch…
GemmaIT'S FRIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY, CHEFS!Did you have a nice week? Were people nice to you? Do you have any nice weekend plans? Do they involve some KuloNiku?Before we head into the weekend, we wanted to highlight some of the wonderful fan art…
GemmaIt's a new week, chefs! How are your restaurants? How's your reputation? Are you besties with anyone yet?We've been busy reading your feedback and patching the game (all patch notes can be found pinned in the Steam Discussions, including…
GemmaHappy Friday, Chefs!How's your restaurant? Are you the top Bakuso chef yet? Have you befriended the entire town? Have you made any questionable dishes recently? (That last one is a trick question, we know the answer is YES.)Now that…
GemmaWe've dropped our first patch!Find out what we've fixed and changed in this handy-dandy list:IMPROVEMENT :- rebalancing overall opponent meatball brawl difficulty- optimize sweet soy sauce and chili sauce fluid renderer- improve UI…
Patch notesWe just wanted to thank you (again!) for taking the time to play and review KuloNiku: Bowl Up!Thanks to your lovely reviews, we're officially rated as 'Overwhelmingly Positive'. We're so happy that 97% of 591 of you are loving KuloNiku.…
GemmaWe briefly mentioned in our post yesterday that we've been keeping an eye on your reviews and forum posts. It's genuinely been one of the best things about sharing KuloNiku: Bowl Up! with the world! To celebrate all of you taking the time…
GemmaYou guys are a creative bunch, aren't you! 😊We wanted to take a moment to highlight some of your KuloNiku: Bowl Up! art and say thank you for sharing your love for our cute lil' game!Here are just a few of our community's amazing…
GemmaHi, Chefs! Thank you so much for your overwhelming support for KuloNiku: Bowl Up! We are truly touched by your kind words, reviews, posts, content, fan arts, and streams! It’s beyond our imagination and makes us feel as warm as a bowl of…
GemmaFirst and foremost, we want to say THANK YOU for your kind words and support for KuloNiku: Bowl Up!We're excited to share more in the coming days and weeks and we're obsessively reading everything you have to say in your reviews, on Steam…
GemmaOur stations are prepped, knives sharpened, and we are open to the public because KuloNiku is NOW AVAILABLE on Steam! If you play this week, why not drop us a review? It’ll really help us get eyes on the game on Steam! We’ll be sharing our…
CseeMoneyWe’re almost there, chefs! Tomorrow is launch day in KuloNiku and we’re all incredibly excited for you to come visit and show us your sweet (and savoury) skills!You can pick up KuloNiku: Bowl Up! For $11.99/€11.99/£9.99 with a 20% discount…
GemmaHowdy Chefs. KuloNiku is out in just a couple of short weeks and …wait …you haven’t wishlisted yet? Whaddaya mean… Alright, alright…what do we have to do to convince you? It’s a cooking game! If you loved games like Cooking Mama and Yum Yum…
GemmaAs you take part in Meatball Brawls and start to beat the competition, you begin to grow in standing en route to becoming Top Chef!Eventually Rosso, in collaboration with Mami, will place a board outside the Nani TV Studios which shows your…
GemmaThere’s more to life in KuloNiku than putting on an apron and running shop. You’ve got a whole town to explore!When you’re not preparing a tasty bowl of noodles or putting a delightful morsel on the grill, you’ll get the chance to stroll…
GemmaChefs! We have a launch date of April 7th! Those in the know can also join our Discord server, where there is all sorts of chatter about cooking, wholesome games, and of course, KuloNiku! We have some great quotes from some kind press that…
CseeMoneyReputation is everything in KuloNiku. It determines not only your quality as a chef, but also the viability of your establishment and the friendships you make. On top of that, progressing far enough allows you to take on the next Meatball…
GemmaWhile KuloNiku is a great place to make wonderful friendships, not everyone is quite so willing to pat you on the back or shake your hand. For every good friend, there’s a competitive rival waiting just around the corner, so it’ll be up to…
GemmaGood day, Chefs! KuloNiku isn’t just a good place to get food; it’s also a town full of fun and festivities... Which is the topic of today’s post! As the days tick down in the game, you’ll get the opportunity to take part in limited-time…
GemmaGood day, Chefs! Today, we’re talking about decorating and how to give your restaurant some extra style!In our last post, we told you about Ume’s Shop and how you can buy paintings and televisions to spruce up your restaurant. But that’s…
CseeMoneyCome celebrate cooking and food during the Global Foodie Faire until February 27th!https://store.steampowered.com/developer/rawfury/sale/globalfoodiefaire2026While you're at it, wishlist Raw Fury's upcoming cozy cooking game, Moonstone…
CseeMoneyJust like the stunning smells of a freshly cooked broth, love and friendship is also in the air in KuloNiku!There’s a special kinship among the townsfolk, so much so they’ve been preparing their own little anecdotes to celebrate Valentines…
GemmaWelcome back, Chefs! Today, we’re going to talk a bit about Ume and her vital, one-stop shop for all your essentials. In true KuloNiku spirit, this is another family-run business - temporarily closed for a sky-diving tour - full of many…
CseeMoneyHey Chefs! Let’s introduce you to one of KuloNiku’s most unique traditions - Meatball Brawls! Held two days a week, you’ll go head-to-head with a rival chef - live on NaniTV - in a turn-based, best-of-three-rounds cook-off to see who can…
CseeMoneyGood day, Chefs!Today, we have a little intro to the team making KuloNiku! From Indonesia to the rest of the world, get excited to meet the team at Gambir Studio!Don't forget to wishlist the game, we've got news dropping next week!
CseeMoneyReady for another blog post? Yes, Chef! The time we’re looking at the essential kitchen modules you’ll find in KuloNiku and how to use them. You’ll need them all to prepare your delightful Chef-d’oeuvre. We'll cover the starting stations…
CseeMoneyHello, Chefs!We wanted to cover a little something today that makes KuloNiku especially charming - Hangouts!Hangouts are available once you reach a certain level of friendship with a companion character. They'll invite you to hang out after…
CseeMoneyWait..what's this? We have a new custo-... pet at Bakuso?! Why is it there? Where did it come from? WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?This lil' guy will appear randomly in your restaurant - for good or bad! Those little toebeans like to get into all…
CseeMoneyGreetings, Chefs! First and foremost, thank you so much for your continued support for KuloNiku: Bowl Up!. It means the world for our team to see you playing the demo, wishlisting it, and even streaming or sharing it on social…
steam_broadcastGreetings, chefs! KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Demo v0.5.23 is now live. Be careful, it's hot! Patch notes:Improved Meatball Brawl tutorial,Added new animation: customer eating their meal at the restaurant,Added new animation: the MC resting in their…
RheineGreetings, chefs! Our Demo v0.5.21 is now live. Patch notes:Added Cozy Mode (when activated, timers are turned off for a cozier experience),Added Portuguese (Brazilian) localization,Added MacOS version (playable but not fully optimized)…
RheineHi chefs! Our Demo v0.5.20 is now live. Patch notes: - Added French and German language support (please note that all translations in the demo version are provisional and will be improved for the full version) - Reduced black screen…
Patch notesHi chefs! We're so grateful for your enthusiasm and feedback so far! As we enter the last few days of Steam Next Fest, let's make this demo a success. To that end, we've made a new trailer, fresh from the hot pot! Check it out above. Don't…
RheineHello, chefs! Kuloniku demo is NOW LIVE on STEAM! 🎮✨ This demo will include 7 days of gameplay (around 20 minutes of play time). Run a meatball restaurant in this high energy comedic cooking game. Meet quirky locals and cook their wild…
RheineHey chefs! 🍜👩🍳 Big news! KuloNiku: Bowl Up will be participating in Steam Next Fest June 2025 Edition, June 9–16 2025! ✨ As part of our participation, we'll have a new demo up and running by June 7. Based on the feedback we received during…
RheineHello, chefs! Thank you 3000+ chefs who joined our playtest. We are absolutely bowled over by your enthusiasm. Your feedback is the secret sauce to KuloNiku! 🍜 Now we're back in the kitchen to finish cooking the game, but we'll be back…
RheineDear chefs, Thank you for waiting. Our playtest is now live! Enjoy a scrumptious and cozy cooking gameplay, served with a side of low-poly art style. Relish in the colorful cast of characters who bring sweetness, zest, and just a kick of…
RheineHello chefs! Mark your calenders, the first KuloNiku: Bowl Up playtest will be open to the public from 29 April 2025 through 5 May 2025 on Steam! In this playtest, we'll have an alpha build of the game available to play. Please keep in mind…
RheineEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Digital Artbook | WindowsmacOS | 07 Apr 2026 |
| KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Original Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 07 Apr 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | KuloNiku.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Launch | KuloNiku.app | macos |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Gambir Studio/Kuloniku/Saves | * and below |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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