Hello fellow humans!

Welcome to the Automachef FAQ! The one stop shop for all the information you need to start your first fully automated restaurant.

Below our definitely human staff have compiled a list of frequently asked questions that you might find useful.

When does Automachef launch?
Launch date: July 23rd 2019

What platforms is Automachef available on?
Automachef is available on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam / GOG).

What kind of game is Automachef?
Automachef is a robotic kitchen creating, resource management puzzle game!

What modes are available in Automachef?
Get ready for three tasty modes:

  • Campaign – Build your kitchen empire through increasing challenging levels and kitchens.
  • Contracts Mode – Traverse through the business world as you create bespoke kitchen blueprints for demanding clients!
  • Free Mode – Go nuts and bolts as you test out builds or just build the craziest kitchens imaginable!

How many players is Automachef?
Automachef is a single-player game, however when it comes to solving puzzling builds they do say that two heads can be better than one!

Does Automachef have Steam Workshop Support?
Yes! For those playing on Steam you’ll be able to make full use of the Steam Workshop by creating and sharing:

  • New Scenario Levels
  • New ingredients
  • New recipes


Where can I find out about some of the gameplay mechanics in Automachef?

To introduce players to some of the various gameplay elements at play in Automachef we’ve started a regular ‘Kitchen Confidential’ series that delves into a different feature each week.

You can find out more about the game, as well as some top gameplay tips on the links below:

Kitchen Confidential #1- Disasters
Kitchen Confidential #2 – Blueprints
Kitchen Confidential #3 – Steam Workshop Support
Kitchen Confidential #4 – Efficiency

What resolution and frame rate does Automachef run at on Nintendo Switch?
Docked: 1080p, 30 FPS
Handheld: 720p, 30 FPS

What languages are supported in Automachef?

Language Interface Subtitles
English Supported Not Applicable
French Supported Not Applicable
German Supported Not Applicable
Italian Supported Not Applicable
Spanish – Spain Supported Not Applicable
Simplified Chinese Supported Not Applicable
Japanese Supported Not Applicable


Will Automachef be going to other consoles or the GOG / Epic Games Stores?
Our current focus is on the Nintendo Switch, Steam and GOG versions of Automachef.

I have a problem / would like to make a feature request, where can I go?
For bug reports or help with any issues you may encounter, please contact Team17 Customer Support here.

If you’d like to see a specific feature or mechanic in Automachef, feel free to join the official Discord Channel where the Developers will see it!

Have more questions? Feel free to talk to us, as well as the Automachef Community here:

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Talk all things Automachef on Discord

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