cooking games

Venba is a cooking game released in 2023 that focuses on the relationship between food and family, allowing players to engage with cooking at a leisurely pace. The protagonist, Venba, discovers her mother's damaged recipe book, which symbolizes the challenges faced by immigrant families. Players recreate family recipes by piecing together missing ingredients and instructions. The game features straightforward cooking mechanics, a soothing soundtrack, and appealing visuals. The narrative explores Venba and her husband’s experiences as they settle in Canada and navigate cultural tensions while raising their son, Kavin, who faces generational challenges. Venba is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and is free for Amazon Prime subscribers this week.