Don't Let It Starve Launches on Steam, Mixes Bento-Making With Horror
The game combines two unlikely genres-bento-making puzzles and survival horror-into a roguelite loop, a niche approach that could attract players looking for something outside typical horror fare.
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Black Lantern Collective released Don't Let It Starve, a horror roguelite game by Eduardo Scarpato. Players make bento for a monster chef under time pressure, using Tetris-like packing and inventory management inspired by Resident Evil 4. The game is available on Steam for PC at 920 yen, with a 15% discount until June 20.
Black Lantern Collective released Don't Let It Starve, a horror roguelite game from developer Eduardo Scarpato. The premise: a monster chef lives in a ventilation shaft, and the player must keep making bento to get the exit key and satisfy its hunger. Each bento is assembled within a time limit, fitting shaped ingredients into a box like a Tetris puzzle. The inventory system takes cues from Resident Evil 4, requiring careful arrangement of meat, grains, and vegetables. Over 120 items are available, and combining them creates synergies that affect survival. Roguelike elements include unlockable challenges and modifiers such as a 30-second timer or deformed bento boxes. The game is on Steam for PC, priced at 920 yen with a 15% launch discount through June 20.
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