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A Taste of the Past

What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope.

98%
of 1774 reviews
Free
Released: Mar 11, 2022  •  Developer: Sondering Studio  •  Publisher: Sondering Studio

The Developer Says...

"How am I supposed to be whole without you?"


Meet Mei, a shy, Chinese-American high school student dealing with the sudden passing of her mother. After losing all of her mother's recipes, Mei embarks on a train...only to realize her ancestors have boarded as well. She must uncover her mother's recipe for traditional noodles while learning about self-love, grief, and healing.

Experience a story of growth through reliving precious moments with family and cooking. A Taste of the Past is a relatable and touching journey about holding those you love close.


- Complete cute cooking minigames. Gather ingredients from your ancestors to chop vegetables, fry noodles, and wrap soup dumplings.
- Experience a cozy, heartwarming tale. Write poetry, talk about boy troubles, and re-discover why you started painting.
- Stylized hand-drawn art.
- Original voice acting, writing, art, and music

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98%

Overwhelmingly Positive

Based on 1774 reviews


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