Monster Cuisine Opens 'Taste Test' Playtest on Steam
Team Machiavelli's pixel-art action RPG runs its closed Steam playtest from October 13 to October 20, 2026, timed to Steam Cooking Fest 2026.
Team Machiavelli began a closed playtest called "Taste Test" for its action RPG Monster Cuisine on Steam on October 13, 2026, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp.
The playtest runs from October 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM JST to October 20, 2026 at 2:00 AM JST. Applications are being accepted through the "Request Access" button on the game's Steam store page. The session is held to coincide with Steam Cooking Fest 2026.
Participants will meet two boss monsters that drop unique items used to craft equipment and recipes, along with five cookable dishes and the early portion of the tavern management system.
Monster Cuisine is a pixel-art action RPG that combines monster hunting with tavern management simulation. It is developed by Team Machiavelli and published by TARK, and supports Japanese, English, French, German, Korean and other languages for a total of 10 languages.
Studio background
Team Machiavelli built its game design foundation with its debut title Castle of Alchemists, and its other titles include Deckfort Alchemists, Aquaville and Bring It.
Quick answers
How long does the Monster Cuisine 'Taste Test' playtest run?
It runs from October 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM JST to October 20, 2026 at 2:00 AM JST.
How do I join the Monster Cuisine playtest?
Applications are accepted via the 'Request Access' button on the game's Steam store page.
What content is included in the playtest?
Two boss monsters with unique crafting items, five cookable dishes and the early portion of the tavern management system.