Cocklemouth Village 0.5 (English)

Cocklemouth Village drops you into the boots of a qualified chef who relocates to northern England to help run his friend’s new restaurant. What starts as a simple career move turns into something much more interesting as you get to know the locals.

The game focuses heavily on character interactions and building relationships with the villagers. Each person you meet has their own personality and backstory, making the small town feel surprisingly alive. The restaurant setting gives you plenty of opportunities to cook, serve customers, and deal with the day-to-day drama of small business ownership.

Duppyc has created something that feels more like a slice-of-life simulator than your typical visual novel. The writing is solid and the character development actually makes you care about what happens next. Worth checking out if you enjoy story-driven games with realistic settings.