Indie developer Mimmox has lifted the lid on its debut title, and it’s already cooking up something special. Say hello to UMAMI, a cozy 3D food puzzle game that blends tactile gameplay with handcrafted art and a heaping spoonful of comfort. Set to launch later in 2025, UMAMI promises to be a delectable experience for puzzle lovers and cozy game fans alike.
In UMAMI, players are invited to explore a multi-course menu of 15 lovingly designed scenes. Each one is a vibrant, handcrafted diorama, offering a satisfying challenge of rotating and placing wooden blocks to recreate mouthwatering meals. Whether you’re building stacks of syrup-drenched pancakes or arranging savory onigiri, every dish is a treat for the senses.
You won’t be going it alone in the kitchen. Friendly characters like Chef Bumblebake, Chef Sushiba, and the adorable duo Chefs Honey and Cuddle are here to guide you through your culinary journey. Each puzzle is as much about storytelling and discovery as it is about solving, with hidden secrets like pettable animals and collectible recipe cards tucked throughout the scenes.
But what truly sets UMAMI apart is its calm, pressure-free design. There are no timers, no penalties for experimenting, and no wrong answers — just the joy of tinkering in a beautifully illustrated space. It’s puzzle-solving at your own pace, with an emphasis on creativity, curiosity, and pure cozy vibes.
Key Features of UMAMI:
- Looking Good Enough to Eat: Every diorama is hand-painted by a team of five talented artists, specializing in textured environments and detailed visual storytelling.
- The Secret Ingredient is Love: Built for fans of cozy and cute experiences, UMAMI is a soothing escape into a whimsical food-filled world.
- Tinker, Baker, Gourmet, Pie: From dreamy breakfasts to elaborate burgers and pastry towers, there’s a tasty puzzle for every palate.
UMAMI will be released on PC via Steam in late 2025, with a demo available during Steam Next Fest in June 2025.
To make the experience truly accessible, UMAMI will be playable in 27 languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
