Set years before the events of Dave the Diver, BANCHO THE CHEF follows the young aspiring cook as he travels across Asia in pursuit of culinary mastery. Players will accompany Bancho on a story-driven adventure through countries including Japan, Korea, and China, learning regional cooking techniques, discovering new ingredients, and building a reputation as a rising chef.

The game blends cooking simulation mechanics with RPG-style progression, creating a gameplay experience centered around mastering recipes, managing restaurants, and completing challenges across a variety of locations. As players improve their skills, they will unlock new dishes, earn recognition from local culinary experts, and gain access to new regions and opportunities.

At the heart of the experience is a progression system that rewards exploration, experimentation, and customer satisfaction. Learning about local ingredients, serving increasingly demanding customers, and completing region-specific objectives all contribute to Bancho’s growth as a chef.

Beyond cooking, players will encounter a range of side activities designed to add variety to the adventure. Fishing, VIP requests, exploration, and other optional content will help flesh out the world while offering additional rewards and challenges.

Mintrocket says the game aims to provide a deeper look into Bancho’s character and his connections to the wider Dave the Diver universe. The studio hopes longtime fans will enjoy uncovering the origins of one of the series’ most recognizable personalities while newcomers can experience a standalone culinary adventure.

Key features include a blend of cooking simulation and RPG progression, a culinary journey across multiple Asian regions, restaurant management systems, reputation-building mechanics, side activities such as fishing and special missions, and a narrative-focused story that explores Bancho’s early years.

While a release date has not yet been announced, BANCHO THE CHEF is currently planned for PC and consoles. Players can wishlist the game now on Steam and the PlayStation Store, with additional platform details and launch information expected at a later date.

Inspired by the real-life experiences of bush pilots, Deadstick: Bush Pilot Simulator places players in charge of their own flight courier service. Rather than focusing solely on the aircraft, the game emphasizes the pilot’s role, requiring players to make critical decisions as they take on cargo deliveries, reconnaissance missions, and a variety of dynamic jobs across remote wilderness locations.

Players will navigate dangerous terrain and unpredictable weather conditions while transporting vital cargo to isolated destinations. Every flight presents new challenges, creating unique stories and situations that can impact both your reputation and your business.

Career progression plays a major role in the experience. Earnings from completed jobs can be invested into aircraft upgrades, additional hangars, maintenance, and repairs. The game features a detailed damage system that reacts to player actions, meaning hard landings and risky routes can result in worn components, structural damage, and costly repairs.

For flight simulation enthusiasts, Deadstick: Bush Pilot Simulator aims to deliver an authentic flying experience. The simulation includes realistic systems such as battery management, weight distribution, stall behavior, and crosswind correction. Pilots will need to master these mechanics to successfully operate in the demanding conditions of backcountry aviation.

Players interested in getting an early look at the game can download the current Steam playtest, while those eager to follow development can add Deadstick: Bush Pilot Simulator to their Steam Wishlist ahead of its autumn release.