Sous Raccoon: Survive the Kitchen Mayhem
Sous Raccoon is a bold and inventive fusion of cooking management and Roguelike action.
Introduction
Ever looked at a kitchen and thought it was just a place to cook? In Sous Raccoon, a brand-new action Roguelike by Thai indie dev team Novice Flow, this cooking space twists into a chaotic battlefield. You step into the role of a raccoon sous-chef, juggling cooking, serving, and fending off monsters—all at once. This Early Access title is now on Steam, and it’s tailor-made for players craving high-stakes, quirky fun.
Gameplay Overview
Role and Routine
You’re the raccoon sous-chef tasked with opening restaurant after restaurant—each operating for just 7 days before moving on. You manage everything: taking orders, cooking, serving, and defending guests from surprise monster invasions. Fail, and you’re fired—starting from square one.
Roguelike Mechanics
Every in-game day is unique. You adapt to daily random events that may make things easier—or far more brutal. Randomized skills, upgrades, and skins also keep gameplay fresh and unpredictable.
Core Features
Combat System: Battle monsters invading your kitchen to keep your customers and job intact.
Cooking & Recovery: Take orders, gather ingredients, and serve food under pressure.
Daily Skill Picks: Earn gold by defeating birds, then spend it on randomly offered skills each day.
Random Events: Expect unexpected twists—sometimes helpful, sometimes punishing.
Progression & Skins: Use tips collected after runs to upgrade your character or dress them up in new skins.
Early Access & Development Roadmap
Release Info
Release Date: August 18, 2025, on Steam (Early Access) Steam StoreSteam Database
Why Early Access?
Novice Flow wants feedback from players during development, especially as Thailand hosts several gaming events August–October 2025. They plan regular (bi-weekly to tri-weekly) updates to refine the game. The game is currently over 70% complete. Steam Store
What’s Coming in the Full Version (by Q1–Q2 2026)
More stats and upgrade options
Stages 3 & 4, Endless mode, variable difficulties
New mechanics, perks, monsters
Room decoration system
Collaboration skins
Full achievements, voice acting, cutscenes
Expanded language support
Potential merchandise like bags and T-shirts Steam Store
Current State of Early Access
Players can experience Stages 1 & 2, collect currency, explore the story, and enjoy full graphics/audio.
Tips earned during runs are used for upgrades and skins during down-time.
Final Thought
Sous Raccoon is a bold and inventive fusion of cooking management and Roguelike action. Its frantic pace, quirky charm, and the race-against-time rhythm make each run thrilling. Early Access is a savvy move—it lets players shape the game and watch it evolve. The planned additions like Endless mode, cutscenes, and full voiceovers speak to a bright, ambitious future. This is indie game development at its most dynamic, and I can’t wait to see where Novice Flow takes it.
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