Venba (2023)
Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
3.74 from 214 ratings
1164 members have it in their collection · 1 playing now · 711 backlogged · 74 wish listed
How long? Main story 2h · with extras 2h · 100% 2h (from 24 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Visai Games
- Publishers
- Visai Games
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Simulator, Visual Novel
- Themes
- Drama, Kids, Romance
- Events
- Tribeca Games Spotlight 2022, Indie Live Expo Winter 2023, Wholesome Games Direct 2023, 2023.03.20 - Kinda Funny Games Showcase GDC Stream, Indie World Showcase 11.9.2022, Wholesome Direct 2021, Wholesome Snack: Holiday Edition
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Jul 31, 2023 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Jul 28, 2025 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Mac
Also available on
- Venba: Deluxe Edition (2023) · PC
Featured in lists
Rating distribution
5 stars
41
4 stars
88
3 stars
74
2 stars
10
1 star
1
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status BMO Jun 27, 2025
In a sea of bullshit, here’s some more fresh bullshit:
This Game Sure Looks A Lot Like Venba
It’s no wonder that game developers would take inspiration from Venba. That’s not inherently a bad thing, unless you’re doing what mobile game developer Global Advertising Network LTD — lol — is doing: Whitewashing out any of the things that make Venba …
In a sea of bullshit, here’s some more fresh bullshit:
This Game Sure Looks A Lot Like Venba
It’s no wonder that game developers would take inspiration from Venba. That’s not inherently a bad thing, unless you’re doing what mobile game developer Global Advertising Network LTD — lol — is doing: Whitewashing out any of the things that make Venba incredible, blatantly cribbing its art style, and turning it into a sloppy mobile cash grab.
Global Advertising Network’s game Sofra is marketed as a cooking simulator and released some time in 2024. It’s seemingly gone somewhat under the radar since then, though the Google Play Store lists it as having more than 10,000 downloads. There’s no story; it simply takes the gameplay mechanics and art style of Venba, following recipes to create inspired, creative dishes like, uh, peanut butter and jelly. As you might expect, there’s a microtransaction for everything — to earn more coins, remove ads, and to unlock levels like the vague “Asian Food Pack.”
Visai Games called out Sofra on BlueSky: “If you ever wanted a version of Venba where you get to make sandwiches instead of Tamil food and don't have to contend with themes of like dealing with racism, then I have good news for you! This mobile game rip-off with stolen assets is for you!!”
Status Scoobydiesel Sep 24, 2024
Beautiful animation, amazing story and just loved the theme/core of the story. The family and the disconnect, the generations. Not to mentioned how awesome some of the food sounded and looked. The gameplay is pretty simple puzzle cooking mechanic but it had some hidden twists which I enjoyed the game so much I went back and finished those other recipe/moments.
Status georgeypoorgey Apr 16, 2024
Very early in Venba but I find kinship with overthinking Paavalan. Heck, I consider quitting my job and moving someplace far away even when my wife doesn't surprise me with news of her pregnancy!
Status georgeypoorgey Mar 13, 2024
I wish every game had cookbook DLC. I would have made some Porgy meunière by now if Tears of the Kingdom had cookbook DLC.
Status Aedelweiss Jan 20, 2024
I was not expecting this game to creep up and destroy me in the way that it did. I, too, have a complicated, distancing, & strained relationship with my mom. When I finished, I immediately called her.
Status Eerp Aug 30, 2023
Hmm... I have all but one achievement and I do not think it is a spoiler to say that it is one that requires me to unlock other achievements. How mildly annoying! I tried closing the game and redoing the ending and it did not pop. Hmm.
Online research does not show anyone else seeing this. Not the best last …
Hmm... I have all but one achievement and I do not think it is a spoiler to say that it is one that requires me to unlock other achievements. How mildly annoying! I tried closing the game and redoing the ending and it did not pop. Hmm.
Online research does not show anyone else seeing this. Not the best last impression...
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