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Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course
Developer Nowis-337 Games
Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef! From the Steam store page
63 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Oct 10, 2026 · last updated Oct 11, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
97
LovedLoved
36 positive · 1 negative
95% range 86–100%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Positive
37 of 38 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
97% recommend · 37 yes, 1 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 38 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (63 of 64 positive).
Players praise Buffet Knight as a charming fusion of Zelda and Kirby with clever puzzles and a delightful aesthetic. [1][2][3] Many highlight the excellent chiptune soundtrack and the game's surprising depth, including multiple endings. [4][5][6] Some note minor issues like control preferences, but overall the game is widely recommended. [7][8]
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Representative posts
- [1]
[後半に日本語レビューあり] Don't Let the Kawaii Fool You: A Hidden Zelda-Like Action Gem At first glance, this is a lighthearted food-fantasy action RPG where a voracious knight saves the Gourmet Kingdom — swallowing enemies and projectiles to fire them back, conquering dungeons in a system that blends Kirby with Zelda. But the game has three endings. And the third takes a sudden turn into Lovecraftian dark territory no one …
- [5]
This game rules. Super fun and solid puzzle design wearing its Link to the Past inspiration on its sleeve. Full of fun secrets and unexpected gameplay variety. Upgrading your character to the point where you are lethal vacuum is so satisfying. Without spoiling, the endings are awesome making the journey worth it and showing off the dev's creativity and voice. Don't let the cute aesthetic fool you. This game goes …
- [3]
Not an original statement, but sums it up the best: Buffet Knight is a brilliant fusion of NES–SNES–GBA-era Zelda with Kirby. The main quest follows a familiar formula - collect five items from five dungeons, then face the boss - but the countless fine-tuned touches in gameplay and story make the experience genuinely stand out. The level designs are exceptionally creative. Whether you’re watering broccoli to access …
- [6]
What an amazing game! I know everyone probably is saying it in their own reviews, but what a perfect indie and retro mix of old school Kirby and top-down Zelda games! The art and characters are lovely, the humor is spot on and the music tracks are BOP AFTER BOP (from the mighty talented CallMeDJ)! Huge props to the creator, Nowis337, for their hard work and dedication with their consistent QoL updates and soft …
- [2]
A wonderful, charming title with a brilliant elevator pitch: Zelda meets Kirby. With gratifying gameplay, an excellent and authentic original chiptune soundtrack, and adorable graphics, Buffet Knight really delivers( the pizza)! Disclaimer: I was a beta tester on this title, and know the developer personally. However, my review of this game will be divorced of any personal bias towards who made it, and instead focus …
Summarised from 34 of the 64 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course sits at 97% positive across 37 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 63 · most liked firstMy Playtime: 20.4h (100% achievements, finished the game thrice) My First Playthrough: 11.8h Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (10 achievements, ~5 missables). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course is an action-adventure game where you play as Buffet Knight, a knight with the ability to swallow any object. It's similar to Kirby, but unlike Kirby, you can't make abilities that you swallowed your own; you can only shoot projectiles with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course out now! A cute and hungry Zelda-like action-adventure! Battle monsters, conquer dungeons, and gobble up “everything” around you!🍽️ Free Demo!🔽 store.steampowered.com/app/3072480/ #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg7No5wIQuM
neutral · AI labelView post →Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course by @nowis-337.itch.io, a top-down action adventure [PC] The Demon Chef has stolen all the food! As Buffet Knight, devour your way to power to fuel your attacks, but don't bite off more than you can chew. #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →It is so unusual to play a game which is charming, witty, thematically consistent and contains nothing but good content, but to play one which lacks the trademark jankiness of its infamous engine wholesale? Whose soundtrack is banger after banger? With a Nintendo-level aesthetic, story, and design phillosophy? Which is simply... Dare I say... Fun? This is unheard of. This is, simply put, the best video game ever to be made with RPG Maker. A grand statement to open the review, but one I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Surprisingly cool little Zelda-ish game. Never heard of it before it's release, took a chance, and I was instantly..."sucked in", sorry for the cringey pun, but it's true. There's puzzles, different biomes, upgrades in that classic Zelda/Metroid vain, where you can't access certain areas until you find 'so and so' upgrade, gives you that rewarding feeling when you can finally burn/blow up that tree or rock that has been preventing you from accessing that damn part of the map you have wanted…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game rules. Super fun and solid puzzle design wearing its Link to the Past inspiration on its sleeve. Full of fun secrets and unexpected gameplay variety. Upgrading your character to the point where you are lethal vacuum is so satisfying. Without spoiling, the endings are awesome making the journey worth it and showing off the dev's creativity and voice. Don't let the cute aesthetic fool you. This game goes places. Seriously an excellent game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course Coming March 2025! A hungry Zelda-like action-adventure where you gobble up everything around you to battle your foes! Wishlist and demo👇 store.steampowered.com/app/3072480/Buffet_Knight__Decadent_Full_Course/ #SteamNextFest #indiegame #Zelda #BuffetKnight
neutral · AI labelView post →[Fanatical] Build Your Own Special Editions Bundle - Spring 2026 ($6.99+). **2 for $6.99, 3 for $9.99, 5 for $15.75** - Rain World + Downpour Double Pack - The Witness & Braid: Anniversary Double Pack - RAGE 2 - Deluxe Edition - Prey Digital Deluxe - Session: Skate Sim + Schoolyard DLC - Turnip Boy Tax & Bank Bundle - Lethal League Blaze Deluxe Bundle - Tails of Iron Complete Edition - Rock of Ages 1-3 Complete Bundle - Heavy Rain & Beyond: Two Souls Double Pack - GRIME Deluxe Edition -…
neutral · AI labelView post →#BuffetKnight: Decadent Full Course is 50% off for the Komodo Holiday Sale! This is the cheapest Buffet Knight has ever been! Kirby meets Zelda! Smoothest #RPGMaker gameplay ever programmed! Retro graphics and music! FIVE DOLLARS! YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE! store.steampowered.com/app/3072480/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Incredibly fun game that reminds me a lot of the older LoZ games, in fact I'd say this game does a lot to improve the formula and gameplay. The dialog is really funny and has puzzles that aren't too easy but not too hard I get frustrated. The soundtrack is also grade A. Overall you can tell there was a lot of heart put into all parts of this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seriously adore this game so much! Here is part 2! 10 likes on this video and we’ll do part 3! WE'RE SUCKIN' SALADS! | Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course [PART 2] youtu.be/dy8uycSGWOM
positive · AI labelView post →We begin our descent into the heart of the Demon Chef's castle tonight in Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course on Twitch around 10:45PM CST tonight! Game that game! Creator: @nowis337.bsky.social Composer: @callmedj.bsky.social Twitch: twitch.tv/midwestgameguy
neutral · AI labelView post →Let us round out the weekend with another stream of Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course on Twitch around 2PM CST today! Game that game! Creator: @nowis337.bsky.social Composer: @callmedj.bsky.social Twitch: t.co/EWn4NDPXDu
neutral · AI labelView post →A wonderful, charming title with a brilliant elevator pitch: Zelda meets Kirby. With gratifying gameplay, an excellent and authentic original chiptune soundtrack, and adorable graphics, Buffet Knight really delivers( the pizza)! Disclaimer: I was a beta tester on this title, and know the developer personally. However, my review of this game will be divorced of any personal bias towards who made it, and instead focus on the content of the game. This title automatically wins points in its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SPECIAL GIVEAWAY ON TWITCH 9PM CST! We will be revisiting the wonderful game Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course by @nowis-337.itch.io! The game released with the Golden Potluck Update that includes a new dungeon and boss! Chat and be entered to win a Steam key! t.co/EWn4NDPXDu
neutral · AI labelView post →Not an original statement, but sums it up the best: Buffet Knight is a brilliant fusion of NES–SNES–GBA-era Zelda with Kirby. The main quest follows a familiar formula - collect five items from five dungeons, then face the boss - but the countless fine-tuned touches in gameplay and story make the experience genuinely stand out. The level designs are exceptionally creative. Whether you’re watering broccoli to access new areas, blasting a piece of a desk through a dungeon to clear rubble, or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great fun so far. Quality game, little bit Kirby, little bit classic Zelda, whole lot of Nintendo. Run well, no issues or glitches. Good game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I hate, absolutely hate using the arrow keys as direction keys. I thought WASD was the standard. Not remappable. But it is refundable. If you don't have a problem with arrow keys and a mouse that;s not used in game, you may like this game. WASD fans ymmv.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun lil zelda-type game. may make you feel a certain type of way if you have peculiar interests
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun fact: the music for this game was written by one of our friend’s brother! KIRBY + ZELDA + DARK SOULS = FUN?! | Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course youtu.be/dBZzZ-Al4-g
neutral · AI labelView post →I'd tried the demo among a bunch during nextfest, and found it really smooth and engaging, so I bought it when it came out. I played through to the first ending, and while I had a couple times where I really wished I had some better hints than the fortune cookies (Particularly the boss in cloudland, I had the worst time getting the timing/alignment right there, and the treasure map-I was focused on the trees and not the rocks) ~14 hours in, and I'm anticipating about 3 or 4 more times over…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In honor of Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course coming out on March 6, 2025, next week, we will be playing the free OG Buffet Knight on Twitch at around 12:30PM CST today! Please give some love to @nowis337.bsky.social and @callmedj.bsky.social for their work on the game! t.co/rnrthRp8z1
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is great! It perfectly captured the feel of the traditional Zelda games that I grew up with, but throws in enough new elements like leveling up at campfires and a projectile-based combat system. It has enough to it in order to lend a truly unique feel rather than just being another Zelda clone where you run around a green field and smack things with a sharp piece of metal. This game has a pretty good story and an excellent soundtrack to fit the mood, as well as multiple endings to go…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →24 hours to buy Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course for cheaper than it's ever been! The soundtrack is on sale too! store.steampowered.com/app/3072480/...
neutral · AI labelView post →I have absolutely no idea why this game fell under the radar that much because it's a really cool combination of Zelda and Kirby. If you loved this, make sure to check out Super Panda Adventures. That's another (similar) game I cannot recommend often enough.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really fun and charming game! Despite the simple presentation and mechanics, Buffet Knight has a full world with solid dungeon design, fun puzzles, and clever gags. There was never a point where I felt like I was running on autopilot or bored, there was always something to do or a secret to uncover, and the dungeon level designs are intuitive and engaging. (And to those of you who solved that final puzzle, hats off and thank you for writing a guide! xD) The world itself is charming, with a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is really fun, Its like a kirby/zelda mashup that has clever puzzles that helps you get through the challenges. So far everything has been a joy, from the whimsical story, to the boss battles. Graphically the worlds is easy on the eyes and very charming all in all. This is a true hidden gem , highly recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What an amazing game! I know everyone probably is saying it in their own reviews, but what a perfect indie and retro mix of old school Kirby and top-down Zelda games! The art and characters are lovely, the humor is spot on and the music tracks are BOP AFTER BOP (from the mighty talented CallMeDJ)! Huge props to the creator, Nowis337, for their hard work and dedication with their consistent QoL updates and soft patches after the game's release about two weeks ago! Nowis337 has been a such a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We were lovingly gifted Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course by the lovely creator of the game @nowis337.bsky.social Now we get to see more of the game after loving the demo! With music by the amazing @callmedj.bsky.social Let's game that game on the Twitch channel around 8:15PM CST! t.co/EWn4NDPXDu
neutral · AI labelView post →Cute, amazing soundtrack, very fun overall! Lots of old school zelda goodness to be found here, from puzzle centric dungeons to overworld exploration (I think it even let me defeat the second boss before the first). If you like Zelda on the gameboys or Kirby you'll very much enjoy this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played through the demo of Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course, from @nowis337.bsky.social, and uploaded the video (with text commentary). If you’ve wanted a Zelda-style action adventure game where you attack like Kirby, then this could be the game for you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaRY...
positive · AI labelView post →Had a blast with this game! Good classic old school feel with a funny twist to it. Got ending 2 on my playthrough and while it was a blast, I dont see myself playing through again to get a different ending. Thanks for the fun!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice little game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buffet Knight – Decadent Full Course, developed by Nowis-337 Games and published by KOMODO, is a vibrant and whimsical action-adventure that embraces excess, humor, and classic pixel-art charm. Its premise is delightfully absurd: you play a tiny armored knight whose greatest strength is not just skill with a weapon but an insatiable appetite. In a kingdom where food is treasure and culinary magic shapes the world, you must recover stolen delicacies, explore themed regions, and devour your way…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm usually not into metroidvanias. This one won me over with the intro video. It's a delightfully cute and simple concept. You are Kirby. Go find the stuff so you can cross the bridge and beat up the guy who took all the food. Each area you go through gives you a different power. ALL of the powers have some overworld use to a degree, there's none that's useless outside of the area you got it in. The music is great. It FEELS great. It's not super tough, but it's not meant to be. It's short and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game live and my head literally exploded on stream that this was made with RPG Maker. This is so smooth, visually impressive, full of depth and most importantly, FUN! I had a blast playing Buffet Knight and I could definitely see people getting lost in it, it was hard to pull away. Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/MbpJ2egPOog?si=PF4vG6UOCyTaF1Sv
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing game! i love the original buffet knight and this just adds more to an already great game with it's new powers and cool bosses. even tho it might be a little grindy for 100%, i still give this game a 9.2/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buffet Knight has been a pleasant surprise! While I enjoy Zelda-likes & JRPGs, there are just so many of them. But Buffet Knight really stands out. It's like Zelda or Secret of Mana except everything is food and you have Kirby-like suck & spit attacks (plus special abilities!). Well made with good puzzles, battles, bosses & secrets. It's well-written, full of character, and makes great use of its Kirby-esque mechanics. Loving it. Fun for all ages. For more niche curation, follow me at:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buy Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course and at least get to this particular boss fight it has one of the most mind-bending boss themes I have ever written
positive · AI labelView post →Playing some more Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course on Twitch around 3PM CST today! Game that game and hope to see you there! @nowis337.bsky.social @callmedj.bsky.social t.co/EWn4NDQvt2 store.steampowered.com/app/3072480/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Wow an amazingly designed game. It's a mix between Kirby and Zelda and I think it hit the mark perfectly. The adventure is well thought-out and has plenty of upgrades to find. The puzzles are pretty good. Of course the music is on point too. Hard to believe this is an RPG maker game. My one complaint is that you can overwrite your save during the ending, making you unable to go back and get the remaining achievements in that save. But very cool game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A respectable, appropriately priced action adventure: think Zelda: Link to the Past + Kirby's Dreamland. Soundtrack is 8-bit NES style. I'll keep this short. Gameplay is top-down, gameplay is inhaling enemies and the environment as ammo to shoot back at enemies. There are five dungeons that can be approached in any order, each with a level gimmick that turns into a permanent power-up when the dungeon is over. There's a handful of things to explore and bypass using said power-ups, and there's a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I only played a tiny bit of the game. But I can already tell it's not for me. This game is like Kirby meets Zelda. Eat things, shoot the food at enemies. Go on a grand adventure. It's very railroady at the start, but I imagine it opens up. I'm recommending it based on what I saw, and based on knowing that a lot of friends will enjoy it, even though I didn't. For instance, the controls are 100% remappable, even on PC, despite what the games one negative review states. You don't have to play…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably my favorite Zeldalike in a long time. And there are some great ones out there! It's not as huge or ambitious as others, but everything it does, it does really well. The map isn't gigantic, but there are no throwaway screens, and no irritatingly designed ones, either. The special abilities actually have a decent amount of variety. The "inhale" mechanic has great flow. Good QoL. Good writing: nothing feels forced, it's light and fun. It's really hard to find things to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The pixel art is vibrant and cozy, perfectly capturing a vibe that feels both retro and fresh. Particularly loved the fetch-quest tasks that reminded me of GB/GBA LoZ games. Yet another great example that proves indie games don’t need a ridiculously long story to be unforgettable. Grab your fork and dive in!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this right after Janosik 2 and they both have the same vibe - fun game in an old-school style with just a wacky amount of hidden secrets and powerups that you absolutely have no need for. The same thing happens in both, if you're an explore-type player you end up with so much health and money that the boss fights become trivial, and that's okay if you're playing a game for fun not for a challenge. I feel like this might have been a better opinion if the game at the very start hadn't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Like what you hear? Want a $10 Kirby-meets-Zelda gem with that soundtrack? Try Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course today! store.steampowered.com/app/3072480/...
neutral · AI labelView post →This feels like the Link to the Past sequel I've been waiting on for 30 years. Amazing game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's just fun to go around eating stuff, art and music are sweet, satisfying progression, great puzzle design, crazy endings and secrets. Just play it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Want more music from the scientifically proven best composer of RPG Maker Jam? Do you specifically want thirty-four genre-transcending chiptune bangers and bops to accompany a Best Gameplay runner-up's magnum opus? Play Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course! store.steampowered.com/bundle/49673...
neutral · AI labelView post →Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course, the soundtrack, and the bundle are 20% off from now until May 8th! Don't miss your chance to save on a delectable adventure! Zelda, Kirby, and Dark Souls stewed in a pot for years and cooked to perfection! store.steampowered.com/bundle/49673...
neutral · AI labelView post →Komodo's Golden Week Game Sale is live and Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course and its soundtrack are 20% off! Seeing Buffet Knight in the same banner as RPG Maker legends like OneShot and Pocket Mirror and HATSUNE MIKU!!!! never gets old.
neutral · AI labelView post →Just who is that little Buffet Knight guy anyway? Buy Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course and my original chiptune soundtrack on Steam and find out! 20% off until March 13th! store.steampowered.com/bundle/49673...
neutral · AI labelView post →And I wanted to make sure to thank everyone who made the Friday stream last night so special as we made more progress with the newly released Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course! @nowis337.bsky.social @callmedj.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/3072480/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Finally, an archive around the length I was aiming for. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xTQ... Demos: Microvania Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping Korter 1996 Isle of Reveries Genokids A Pizza Delivery Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course Grimoire Groves Mashina
neutral · AI labelView post →If you wishlist Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course and buy the game when it releases tomorrow Alfred will just barely miss Nowis's house you can save Buffet Knight: Decadent Full Course creator Nowis-337's life by wishlisting the game it'll make the cyclone go away trust me
neutral · AI labelView post →A fun, light-hearted action adventure game about eating everything in sight. I like that every action ties back to eating - it's how you attack, fill your item dex, level up and interact with many of the puzzles. With secrets to find, reasonably tuned difficulty (at least on hard) and a few customization options to change things up, I found myself enjoying the game from beginning to end. The narrative is simple and sparse, though some of its beats hit better than others (commenting on bad…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty good game! It's exactly what it looks like on the cover: Silly, lighthearted fun where you go around on a wacky adventure, great for anybody who wants a relaxing little romp through a goofy world where nothing is that deep. The combat's on the easy side and it only gets easier the farther you get [especially if you like exploring], but the puzzles are actually solid to even really hard at times; I can only imagine the first person to ever find the secret boss took a good few hours trying…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I received Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course from the developer through the Steam Curator Connect program about a year ago, and I apologize for not giving it a try sooner, since it's pretty neat. In short, it's a bite-sized (pun intended) top-down Zelda-like if you were playing one as Kirby, and I had a better time with it then with any Zelda game. It's also probably the most interesting game I've received a review copy of. You play as the titular Buffet Knight, a weird little purple dude…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kirby meets Zelda Link to the Past with a fun food setting. Solid little game.
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