Game: Cucina Stellata
Developer: Filthy Eden
Publisher: CRITICAL REFLEX
Release: Out now (October 20, 2026)
Price: Free
Platforms: PC (Steam) · Xbox on PC coming soon
Length: About an hour
Genre: Psychological horror · cooking
Content note: the developers warn of low-poly, low-resolution depictions of extreme gratuitous violence, self-harm, and disgusting scenes that may cause nausea.
🍝 Cucina Stellata is out now, and it’s completely free on Steam. CRITICAL REFLEX and Filthy Eden surprise-released the short psychological horror game during today’s CRITICAL REFLEX TIME showcase. It’s coming soon to Xbox on PC, too.
🌌 One Sitting. One Man. One Irreparable Act.
You’ve made these recipes more times than you can count, but tonight a divine and unexpected flavour draws you in. With every bite, an irresistible hunger transforms an ordinary meal into a sleepless journey through obsession, madness and celestial desire.
The more you consume, the deeper the hunger takes root. You are so ravenously hungry.
Some cravings can never be satisfied.
From the publisher of Mouthwashing, Buckshot Roulette and No, I’m not a Human, Cucina Stellata blends the historical atmosphere of 19th-century Italian cuisine with unsettling cosmic horror. It’s an hour-long narrative experience where gastronomy, ritual and an appetite beyond comprehension share the same table, through meticulous cooking, thoughtful dining and captivating dreams.
Tonight’s Menu
🔪 1. Prepare the Kitchen
Lay out your instruments and cleanse your hands. Follow authentic 19th-century Italian recipes precisely, as if each one were a ritual.
✨ 2. One Uninvited Ingredient
Something that doesn’t belong to this world, nor any kitchen you’ve ever known. The flavour is indescribable.
🌀 3. Adjust to Taste
An atmospheric, ever-evolving nightmare of flavours, dreams and compulsions that transcend humanity.
🍽️ 4. Serve and… Ascend
A psychological horror you can consume in one sitting, asking one question: what is left when all is lost?
👨🍳 Off to a Positive Start
Just hours after launch, Cucina Stellata already has a Positive user rating on Steam from its first 21 reviews. It’s also Steam Deck Verified, so it’s an easy one to fit into an evening on the couch.
🎁 Want to Support the Devs?
The game itself costs nothing, but there’s an optional Supporter Pack: Curiosities and Recipes DLC on Steam for $4.99 if you’d like to tip Filthy Eden for the meal.
📅 Out Now · Free on Steam · Xbox on PC Coming Soon
Grab a seat at the table: Cucina Stellata is free on Steam right now, and coming soon to Xbox on PC.
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