Uncle Lee’s Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster
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About Uncle Lee’s Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster
Uncle Lee’s Cookbook is a modern point-and-click adventure split into five self-contained episodes. You play Ines, a rebellious teen cleaning up her uncle’s messes, literal and otherwise. Each episode revolves around a chaotic culinary experiment gone wrong, blending humor and absurdity with puzzle-solving. Developed by Dionous Games, it released in 2026 for PC, Mac, and Linux. The game leans into indie charm with quirky dialogue and a focus on inventory-based challenges. Think of it as a mix of narrative-driven puzzles and slapstick chaos, wrapped in a five-part story arc.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time clicking objects, talking to characters, and managing a cluttered inventory. Each episode introduces a new disaster, like a sentient soufflé or a rogue food processor, requiring timed actions and item combinations to resolve. Dialogue choices subtly shift story outcomes but rarely major plot points. The strategy element surfaces in resource management; you’ll often juggle limited ingredients or tools across puzzles. Sessions feel brisk, averaging 90 minutes per episode, with backtracking encouraged to uncover hidden jokes or alternate solutions. Controls are mouse-driven, with occasional mini-games for cooking sequences.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community gives it a 4.2/5, with 72% “Completed or Playing.” Average playtime is 8.5 hours, though 65% of players abandon after the first two episodes. Moods are split between “Narratively Driven” (38%) and “Frustratingly Paced” (24%). Critics praise its “absurd humor and clever inventory puzzles” but note “repetitive episode structures.” One user wrote, “Episode 3’s sentient pancake is a masterpiece of dumb fun.” Achievement completion sits at 82% for most players, focusing on collectibles and dialogue options.
PlayPile's Take
It’s a solid pick for fans of episodic adventures who enjoy light puzzles and dark humor. At $19.99, the price feels high for its 20-hour runtime, especially with later episodes underwhelming. Achievements add replay value but aren’t impressive. Skip if you dislike slow-burn storytelling or expect deep character arcs. Worth it for the first three episodes alone, but the full set feels like a mixed bag. Try a demo before committing.
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