A horror cooking simulator where the secret ingredient is crime. Improve your shops, buy new tools, expand your menu, and above all, make your customers happy.
Players control two protagonists - Percival and Hildred - simultaneously, juggling their distinct responsibilities. Upstairs, Percival lures unsuspecting customers to the tailor shop, then murders them and disposes of the bodies. Downstairs, Hildred processes the remains, turning them into a variety of grisly culinary delights to serve to the pub's patrons. Coordinating these twisted activities across the two characters becomes increasingly challenging as more upgrade options unlock.
Effectively managing resources is crucial to success. Players must cultivate produce in the on-site garden, process meat from the bodies, and acquire other necessary ingredients to meet customer demands. Upgrading equipment, such as the sausage grinder and butcher's table, streamlines these macabre operations, allowing for more efficient body processing and meal preparation.
The gameplay starts with a relatively straightforward set of tasks, gradually increasing in complexity as new mechanics and upgrades become available. While not overwhelmingly difficult, the game requires players to develop efficient routines and strategies to keep up with the growing demands of their twisted businesses. Balancing the management of the two protagonists and optimizing resource usage becomes an increasingly satisfying challenge.
The game's unique and darkly comedic premise, which allows players to live out the macabre fantasy of running a cannibalistic enterprise, has resonated with many fans. The relatively short but compelling story, coupled with the addictive nature of the management gameplay, have contributed to the game's popularity. Additionally, the inclusion of an endless mode provides further replayability for those who wish to continue their murderous enterprises indefinitely.