
With near-perfect execution, inbento is a must-play for any casual fan.
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97%
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Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% positive from 2.7K reviews)
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inbento is a chill pattern-matching puzzle game where you prepare Japanese lunch boxes (bento) while enjoying a cute story about parenthood and growing up. Recreate over 120 puzzling recipes, master tricky mechanics and learn about the life of the kitten family as you pour your love into the food you create.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 1d ago
Inbento is a really cute little game about putting together bento boxes and solving some tiny puzzles. The puzzles are easy as pie, all very simple and relaxed, although every now and then one or two will make you think for a little bit. Nothing too serious, though; it’s a very gentle experience. Even so, it manages to keep you entertained for a while, and it’s the kind of game that’s great when you have a few minutes to spare and want to pass the time without having to fry your brain. Cute, simple, and just plain pleasant to play. Also, for the “Family Portrait” achievement, there’s a level that appears at the very end of the credits.
inbento is a really cute and relaxing little puzzle game. The main idea is simple: you have to arrange the ingredients in the correct order to recreate different bento boxes, but the puzzles gradually introduce new mechanics that make them surprisingly challenging. The early levels are easy to understand, while the later puzzles require more planning and careful thinking. I like the art style, although I don’t really understand the story. The music also isn’t as chill and relaxing as I expected, so I turned it off for most of the game and played my own playlist instead. Overall, it’s a nice game to pick up for a few minutes at a time since most puzzles are fairly short. Definitely recommended if you enjoy puzzle games.
Cool short'ish puzzle game. Honestly, the later levels were harder than I expected. The only thing I would put as negative was the music, cause that song loop was driving me crazy during some levels.
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