Sushi-Themed Roguelike Deck-Builder Sushiamo Free Demo Launches on Steam
The demo's launch positions 'Sushiamo' as a direct competitor in the Balatro-inspired deck-builder space, with a distinct sushi theme and a large set of unlockable content that could attract fans of both roguelikes and cooking sims.
Reporting from 2 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
Panellino Games released a free demo of 'Sushiamo' on Steam on May 26, 2026. The game is a sushi-themed roguelike deck-builder inspired by 'Balatro'. Players collect ingredient cards, cooking utensils, and sauces to craft sushi with high scores through synergies. The map is randomly generated, styled after Japanese subway route maps, offering safe paths or riskier routes with greater rewards. The demo includes 17 unique ingredients, 45 special cooking utensils, 20 unique sauces, 12 surprise boxes, 24 special bosses, 10 ingredient modifiers, 9 special variations of utensils and sauces, 5 difficulty levels, 5 notes, 5 pantries, a shop, and unlockable items. The full release date is undecided, and the game currently does not support Japanese. The demo is available on PC via Steam.
Panellino Games released the free demo of 'Sushiamo' on Steam on May 26, 2026. The game is a roguelike deck-builder where players use ingredient cards, cooking utensils, and sauces to create sushi with high scores through synergies. The map is randomly generated and styled after Japanese subway route maps, allowing players to choose safe paths or risky routes with greater rewards. The demo includes 17 unique ingredients, 45 special cooking utensils, 20 unique sauces, 12 surprise boxes, 24 special bosses, 10 ingredient modifiers, 9 special variations of utensils and sauces, 5 difficulty levels, 5 notes, 5 pantries, a shop, and unlockable items. The full release date is undecided, and the game currently does not support Japanese. The demo is available on PC via Steam.
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