No Time to Relax vs The Chef's Shift
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Chef's Shift wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Chef's Shift is $4.81 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | No Time to Relax | The Chef's Shift |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 60 |
| Quality | 74 | 78 |
| Value | 55 | 65 |
| Popularity | 28 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.61 | $5.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.3% positive | 97.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 34 | 182 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
No Time to RelaxThe Chef's Shift
Details and requirements
| Item | No Time to Relax | The Chef's Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 21, 2019 | March 31, 2025 |
| Developers | Porcelain Fortress | Panitia GameDev |
| Publishers | Porcelain Fortress | Catoptric Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7/8/10+ |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual Core 2.3 GHZ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1024 MB VRAM | GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 200 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: No Time to Relax or The Chef's Shift?
The Chef's Shift won the comparison against No Time to Relax based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is No Time to Relax worth buying over The Chef's Shift?
Based on the metrics, The Chef's Shift won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Chef's Shift currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC