Venba

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Kotaku
    Aug 1, 2023
    Although Venba’s gameplay boils down to practice making perfect, its cooking puzzles and narrative also work together to perfectly illustrate the trials Venba’s family is facing. By pulling you into this process, it builds a bridge of empathy for players like myself, helping us relate to the loss that comes with growing apart from one’s family and the love that keeps you tethered to them while you forge your own path. Pairing that all too relatable human experience with the making of a bounty of delicious meals I’d like to try my hand at IRL is just the icing on the puttu.
  2. Polygon
    Jul 31, 2023
    I would have loved more Venba, with its vibrant sound, touching story, and mouthwatering food, and yet, I still feel like Visai Games has told a complete, focused story. [Polygon Recommends]
  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jul 31, 2023
    Although there are some elements that could've been improved with more time to bubble on the stove, Venba's visual novel-style conversations and gorgeous cooking puzzles complement each other perfectly. The result is a heartwarming love letter to immigrant parents, Tamil culture, and the food that raised us.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. imthenoob
    Aug 2, 2023
    4
    Don't mistake a negative review for saying that you shouldn't play it but we really need to drop expectations here. It is a very short (takesDon't mistake a negative review for saying that you shouldn't play it but we really need to drop expectations here. It is a very short (takes about an hour to beat) game in which you explore a short story of a couple that immigrates from India to Canada from the pregnancy of their son to his adult life. The story is fine but predictable and cliche at times. Gameplay mechanics are simple (just dragging ingredients together) as you work through a cookbook that has been passed down from generation to generation.

    All in all, It's fine but it's nothing we haven't experienced before.    … Full Review »
  2. bokarsh-z
    Aug 4, 2023
    3
    only worth 4 dollar or watch it on utube
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    - 1 hour long (loool 15 dollar). -not game virtual novel predictable story with annoying    only worth 4 dollar or watch it on utube
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    - 1 hour long (loool 15 dollar).

    -not game virtual novel predictable story with annoying cooking and annoying sound writing cant turn it off.

    -only good soundtrack.    … Full Review »
  3. OfficialFESFEW
    Aug 1, 2023
    6
    Venba is a short half visual novel game that has some cooking. It's nice to cook Indian food and the story is fine.
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