Don't Let It Starve

Don't Let It Starve is a horror roguelike bento-builder that puts you in an underground kitchen forced to feed a half-chef monster. Each run has you arranging ingredients on grid-shaped bento trays, managing space, synergies and risky gambles to push score multipliers. The game includes over 120 items, more than 100 tools, ten hats, and unlockable tools, challenge modes and secret puzzles tied to meta‑progression. Single-player runs reward new tools and modifiers that change future attempts. The release is dated June 12, 2026; the developer is Eduardo Scarpato and publisher Black Lantern Collective.

$6.79 Windows, Linux Simulation Jun 12, 2026 97% Positive (87 reviews)

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Don't Let It Starve Features

Horror roguelike bento-builder

Core gameplay combines roguelike risk with meal assembly: prepare bento trays while managing danger and score-based gambling each run.

Grid-based bento assembly

Arrange ingredients on a variety of bento shapes and sizes to maximize space, combos and score multipliers.

Combos, multipliers and risk

Learn synergies and push your luck to trigger high-scoring combos and multipliers that shape each attempt.

120+ items and 100+ tools

Experiment with a large item pool, dozens of tools and ten hats to discover efficient layouts and unexpected synergies.

Meta-progression and unlockables

Unlock new tools, upgrades and run modifiers across runs; challenge modes, secret puzzles and a hidden ending add long-term goals.

Platforms, release and Steam extras

Released June 12, 2026; supports Windows and Linux. Single-player with Steam Achievements, Cloud and Family Sharing listed.

Don't Let It Starve Quick Facts

Single-player

Steam Achievements

Steam Cloud

Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of game is Don't Let It Starve?

It's a horror-themed roguelike/roguelite bento-builder where you assemble meals on grid-shaped trays, chase combos and multipliers, and manage risk each run.

Which platforms and system type are supported?

The game supports Windows and Linux. The listed minimum requirements note Windows 7 or higher and that the game requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What languages and audio options are available?

Interface and subtitles are available in multiple languages including English, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish (Latin America and Spain), Japanese, Italian and Polish. Full audio is available in English only.

What are the minimum system requirements?

Minimum specs list Windows 7 or higher, an Intel i3 (4th generation) or equivalent CPU, 2 GB RAM, most dedicated GPUs supported, 512 MB available storage, and a 64-bit processor and OS.

How much content and progression does the game include?

The game offers meta-progression with unlockable tools and run modifiers, 120+ unique items, over 100 tools, ten hats, challenge modes, secret puzzles and a secret ending to discover.