After more than 5,000 players signed up,
This tavern-management monster-hunting action RPG will launch its first closed beta during the Steam Cooking Game Festival
October 12, 2026—Hungry enough to see red? Then join the first test of Monster Diner and satisfy your bloodthirsty appetite with a hunt! In this upcoming action RPG by Team Machiavelli, you can cook hunted monsters into dishes and serve them to hungry customers in your fantasy tavern. Interested players can now sign up for the game's closed beta, getting a first taste of gameplay that blends dungeon crawling with tavern simulation. This "tasting" closed beta will be available during the 2026 Steam Cooking Game Festival, from October 13 at 01:00 to October 20 at 01:00 (Beijing Time). This appetizer includes:
● 2 unique bosses, each dropping special loot that can be used to craft armor and cook dishes
● 5 cookable dishes, along with various kitchen tools and cooking interactions
● A first taste of the core tavern management gameplay loop
● The joy of devouring your defeated foes
Clear out monsters from dangerous wilds and eerie dungeons, bring your hunting spoils back to the tavern, cook up delicious meals, craft unique armor, and grow your business. Combat, wine, blood, and belly dancing—all this and more intertwine in vibrant pixel art, bringing the world of Monster Diner to life... and sending its creatures to their doom.
Monster Diner serves up rich and unique combat and simulation mechanics, letting you mix your own special flavor:
● Prey is ingredients—hunt, season, grill, and serve delicious meals to your customers. As your hunt count and sales rise, gradually master an ever-expanding menu
● Run your fantasy tavern—satisfy a variety of customers through cozy and addictive mini-games, keep the wine flowing, and maintain order in your bustling tavern
● Fast-paced, exhilarating combat—choose your favorite weapons, hone your fighting style, and go head-to-head with mythical creatures in thrilling battles
● Hunt in style—experiment with custom armor sets to create your perfect hunter loadout
● To become a legend, eat one first—hunt, gather, and fight across five distinct biomes, defeat the most dangerous creatures in the Forbidden Forest, and bring them home for dinner
Players can sign up for the Monster Diner test via this link and add the game to their wishlist on Steam. Follow Team Machiavelli on X, Instagram, and TikTok, and visit their official website for the latest news. Join the game's official Discord community to participate in discussions.
About Team Machiavelli
Team Machiavelli is an indie game studio driven by a shared vision: to create games we can't wait to play ourselves. Castle Of Alchemists was our starting point, a small but passionate project that laid the foundation for our design philosophy. With each new title, we explore fresh ideas and genres, constantly refining gameplay and visuals. Our current projects, Monster Diner, Deckfort Alchemists, Red Carp and Green Carp and Fish, and Order Overflow Rider, each pursue different directions while adhering to the same principles: clear design goals, solid execution, and delivering polished, fun experiences for players.
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