If you’ve ever thought “I’d be way better at saving the world if I just had a decent meal first,” Timberline Studio has got you covered. From the team behind The Red Lantern comes Beastro, a cozy-but-crunchy mix of cooking, farming, and deckbuilding combat where the fate of the world literally depends on what you whip up in the kitchen.
Meet Panko: Chef, Farmer, Accidental World-Saver
In Beastro, you’ll step into the shoes of Panko, a talented young chef who suddenly finds himself running the local eatery after his teacher mysteriously disappears. Sounds straightforward enough, right? Except there’s trouble brewing beyond the village walls, and the brave adventurers tasked with protecting the land — known as Caretakers — all depend on your food to keep them in fighting shape. No pressure.
Cooking with Purpose
It’s not just about frying eggs and stirring soup. Every Caretaker has unique flavor preferences — some crave sweet, some bitter, some spicy — and tailoring meals to their tastes unlocks buffs, skills, and new abilities. In short: the better you cook, the harder they hit. Prepare thoughtful dishes through fun minigames, then watch as your recipes literally fuel their decks of attacks and abilities.
From Kitchen to Battlefield
Once the Caretakers are stuffed and powered up, they set out into the wilds. When they return, you’ll relive their expeditions as puppet show-style, turn-based battles — a charming way to see just how much impact your cooking had when the monsters came calling. And yes, you’ll also get to pocket the spoils to whip up even tastier meals for the next adventure.
Coming to Steam and Xbox Game Pass
Beastro launches in 2026 on Steam and Xbox Series X|S, available day one with Xbox Game Pass. So get ready to sharpen your knives, farm your fields, and keep the heroes of Palo Pori from ever fighting on an empty stomach.
Honestly, a game where victory starts with seasoning? That’s our kind of RPG.