Restaurats
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About Restaurats
Restaurats is a management simulator where you lead a team of rats running a restaurant. Developed by toR Studio and published by Polden Publishing, it dropped on PC in 2025. The game blends RPG elements with strategy, tasking you with cooking, serving, and expanding your rodent-based dining empire. You'll handle everything from menu design to staff hiring, with a darkly comedic twist as your workforce is literally underground. The single-player campaign is the main draw, but co-op and multiplayer modes let you team up or compete. It's a niche pick for fans of quirky simulators like Stardew Valley but with a stronger focus on operational logistics.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time micromanaging kitchen workflows, balancing order speed with ingredient quality. Early on, you’ll be chopping veggies and stirring pots manually, but later you automate tasks with hired rat employees. Each shift requires monitoring customer satisfaction, which dips if wait times drag or dishes are subpar. Strategy comes into play when upgrading equipment and expanding your restaurant’s layout. Multiplayer adds complexity, coordinating with a partner to split tasks is key. Controls are click-heavy but responsive, with a top-down camera angle that makes tracking chaos easier. Sessions often last 30, 90 minutes, depending on how many menu items you’re juggling.
What Players Think
Critic reviews average 8.5/10, praising the game’s humor and depth. PlayPile data shows 89% of players complete the main story, with an average playtime of 25 hours. The community moods lean toward "funny" (78%) and "strategic" (65%), though 22% complain about repetitive early-game tasks. One top review notes, “It’s like running a McDonald’s in a sewer, and I love it.” The game has 130 achievements, with 73% of players earning at least 50% of them. A $20 price drop in Q1 2026 boosted its popularity, and co-op mode remains a divisive feature, 12% of players avoid it due to lag issues.
PlayPile's Take
Restaurats is a solid pick for management sim lovers who don’t mind its niche premise. The $19.99 price tag and 25-hour average playtime make it feel like good value, especially with 130 achievements to chase. While the multiplayer can be buggy, the single-player experience is smooth and rewarding once you get past the first 10 hours. It’s not for everyone, if the idea of rat chefs grosses you out, skip it. But for those craving a laugh and a challenge, the game’s blend of strategy and slapstick is worth the investment.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
84.4
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