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PAO PAO
A cozy co-op life sim in a seaside town: run a restaurant, cook, fish and farm, alone or with up to three friends.
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About PAO PAO
PAO PAO is a cozy life sim set in a seaside town of animal characters. Its centre is a small kitchen that you grow into the restaurant of your dreams: install equipment, write a menu and serve everyone from a few simple orders to a full dining room.
Outside the restaurant you grow crops, fish from the shore or a boat, gather resources in the forest, explore the town and spend an afternoon in the arcade. The weather changes, the seasons turn and there is a full day–night cycle, so each day is a little different. You can build and decorate a home of your own by the sea.
The whole game can be played solo or in online co-op with up to three other players, including cross-platform play. ArtDock, a small team, released PAO PAO in Steam early access on 26 October 2026, and it reached 149 reviews (93% positive) within days. It costs £7.67.
PAO PAO questions
Who made PAO PAO?
PAO PAO is made by ArtDock.
Is PAO PAO free?
No. PAO PAO is a paid game, sold on Steam.
What platforms is PAO PAO on?
PAO PAO is on Windows PC. You can get it on Steam.
Is PAO PAO out yet?
PAO PAO is in early access, which started on 26 October 2026. You can play it now, but it is still being worked on.
What age is PAO PAO for?
GamesChart lists PAO PAO for players aged 12 and over. This follows USK 12 on the Steam store.
Is PAO PAO multiplayer?
Yes. PAO PAO can be played in co-op with friends on Windows PC.
Sources
- PAO PAO on Steam, published by store.steampowered.com
- PAO PAO official website, published by games.artdock.studio
- PAO PAO post on r/IndieDev, published by reddit.com
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