Elderfeast Guide — Hunt, Carve, Cook Your Way Through the Galaxy

What Is Elderfeast?

Elderfeast is a co-op action game from Lurker Entertainment where the monsters are the menu. Hunt Lovecraftian horrors across the galaxy, slice them apart for ingredients, and cook them into powerful meals. The game is set to release on Steam in 2027.

The core loop is simple but addictive: track and hunt eldritch monstrosities, carve them for exotic ingredients, and cook meals that grant buffs for tougher hunts. Team up with friends or go solo as you explore cosmic horror-themed biomes, each with unique monsters and recipes to discover.

How to Play Elderfeast

The Hunt

Tracking monsters. Each biome has unique creatures roaming its environment. Use your scanner to detect nearby threats and track their movements. Pay attention to environmental clues — disturbed terrain, strange sounds, and unusual weather patterns signal a nearby Elder creature.

Combat basics. Elderfeast's combat emphasizes positioning and teamwork. Each monster has weak points that deal extra damage when targeted. Study your prey's attack patterns before engaging. Rushing in blindly against a cosmic horror is a quick way to become its meal instead.

Weapons and tools. You'll start with basic hunting gear and unlock more advanced equipment as you progress. Each weapon type excels against different monsters. Experiment to find the right tool for each hunt.

The Carving

Harvesting ingredients. After a successful hunt, you carve the monster for ingredients. Different body parts yield different resources: tentacles for broth, eyes for alchemical reagents, scales for armor enhancements. Precision carving rewards more and better ingredients.

Inventory management. Your inventory is limited, so choose what to keep wisely. Prioritize rare ingredients over common ones. Coordinate with teammates to ensure your group carries a balanced loadout.

The Cooking

Recipe discovery. Find recipes scattered across the galaxy or experiment with ingredient combinations to discover new dishes. Each recipe has specific ingredient requirements and provides different buffs.

Cooking mechanics. The cooking minigame requires timing and precision. Overcooking ruins the dish, while undercooking leaves it ineffective. Master each recipe's cooking time for maximum effectiveness.

Meal effects. Cooked meals provide temporary buffs for your next hunt: increased damage, damage resistance, faster movement, or special abilities. Plan your meals based on the next monster you plan to hunt.

Tips for Beginners

Start small. Don't take on Elder-class horrors immediately. Begin with smaller monsters to learn the combat and carving mechanics before tackling the big ones.

Cook before every hunt. A good meal can mean the difference between success and failure. Always check your pantry before heading out.

Stick together in co-op. Splitting up against a powerful monster is a death sentence. Stay close enough to help teammates but spread out enough to avoid area attacks.

Upgrade your gear. Use ingredients to upgrade your weapons and armor. Better gear opens up tougher hunts and better ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Elderfeast release? The game is scheduled for a 2027 release on Steam.

Is Elderfeast single-player or co-op? Both! You can hunt solo or team up with friends in co-op mode.

What platforms will it be on? Currently announced for Windows on Steam.