What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~60.2k
(P10–P90: 24.1k – 132k)
Gross revenue: ~$295k
(P10–P90: $118k – $650k)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Jul 6, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 94% positive across 565 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3300 games).
Price & value87% positive · 116 mentions
“Many, many goblins were fed in the playing of this game! Chef Knight is by far the most chill bullet hell game I have ever played! Seriously. It is a short game with only four levels in total, and the price reflects that. It is a cute…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity90% positive · 116 mentions
“Many, many goblins were fed in the playing of this game! Chef Knight is by far the most chill bullet hell game I have ever played! Seriously. It is a short game with only four levels in total, and the price reflects that. It is a cute…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics86% positive · 99 mentions
“A short and sweet game with not much story but a fun skill tree to unlock. It took about 3 hours to reach the end of the story and then a little longer to finish unlocking the skill tree. I enjoyed the gameplay loop, but the endgame felt a…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio95% positive · 57 mentions
“Idle & Incremental Lovers recommends Chef Knight: You kinda get two good incremental games for the price of one, here. Runs are fun, visuals and animations are cozy, upgrades are interesting: perfect recipe for a delicious short gaming…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing93% positive · 43 mentions
“A fun little gem that absolutely would have been a smash hit in the era of free to play flash games. I enjoyed my time with Chef Knight. My only two quibbles are: 1) A little too much time is spent stuck on lvl 1, floor 1. It takes 5+…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance88% positive · 33 mentions
“A short and sweet game with not much story but a fun skill tree to unlock. It took about 3 hours to reach the end of the story and then a little longer to finish unlocking the skill tree. I enjoyed the gameplay loop, but the endgame felt a…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability88% positive · 16 mentions
“This was such a cute game! It was just the right length, in my opinion. It is a one to two sitting type of game. It was also easy enough for me to do with two kittens pinning down my arms so you don't need too much movement and there isn't…”
Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI100% positive · 14 mentions
“Cozy with low stakes, it was easy on the controls and each accomplishment made jumping back into the dungeon a must. The only downside to this game for me was that it had to end. The pacing in the beginning felt fair, but it did escalate…”
Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal728 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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