Microsoft Store Case Study: Cooking Time Featured Globally on Homepage

Great news from Bigfishcube, your trusted Microsoft Store game publishing partner! Our flagship title Cooking Time - Restaurant Game has officially surpassed 300,000 downloads on the Microsoft Store! As a standout success in Microsoft Store game distribution, Cooking Time has been making waves since its launch in late July 2023 — capturing players worldwide with its vibrant Western art style, deeply engaging gameplay mechanics, and exciting in-game events. The game has earned multiple featured spots on the Microsoft Store global homepage's spotlight carousel and has been included in several Microsoft editorial collections, cementing its status as a true Microsoft Store favorite.

About the Game

Cooking Time is a classic restaurant cooking and time management game, specially optimized for PC to deliver smooth, fast-paced gameplay. Cook delicious meals, serve customers quickly, and manage multiple themed restaurants — all without energy limits or forced waiting times that interrupt your flow.

In Cooking Time, players start at Sunrise Café, preparing breakfast dishes like fried eggs, crispy bacon, toast, and fresh orange juice. As you progress, unlock Pizza House to bake pizzas topped with pepperoni, basil, mushrooms, onions, and more — served with sides and desserts. Each restaurant comes with its own unique menu, challenges, and dessert options including waffles and chocolate mousse. Upgrade your kitchen, improve your equipment, and decorate your restaurant to create a better dining experience for your customers.

The game focuses on pure, uninterrupted gameplay fun — no hearts, no timers, and no forced ads. Whether you enjoy cooking games, restaurant simulations, or time management challenges, Cooking Time offers a relaxing yet deeply engaging experience perfect for long PC play sessions. Based on player feedback, more restaurants and content will continue to be added!

But the story doesn't end there. Even without active promotions or featured placements today, Cooking Time continues to pull in 100+ organic downloads daily, proving its incredible staying power and making it a true classic in the PC gaming space — and a reliable revenue asset for its developers.

About Bigfishcube

Bigfishcube is a professional Microsoft Store game publishing company founded in September 2021, dedicated to discovering and co-publishing high-quality games with world-class development teams. Through deep collaboration and refined operations, we help outstanding games reach players everywhere.

As an official Microsoft Store game publishing partner, Bigfishcube has successfully published over 50 games, with core businesses spanning global co-publishing on the Microsoft Store, distribution across various long-tail channel stores, and in-house development of casual games. In 2023, Bigfishcube secured the world's eighth Microsoft Store Brand Zone, solidifying our position as a recognized and trusted core partner within the Microsoft ecosystem.

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