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Steam News12 July 202511mo ago

Important Notice – Some antivirus software blocks the demo launch

Hello Warrior Chefs and Innkeepers, We’ve found that some antivirus software may completely block the launch of the Monster Chef Demo, even though it installs fine on Steam.

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Hello Warrior Chefs and Innkeepers,

We’ve found that some antivirus software may completely block the launch of the Monster Chef Demo, even though it installs fine on Steam.

  • We confirm that the demo is safe and free of threats.

  • The executable has been checked and approved by Steam, which verifies all content uploaded to the platform.

This issue happens because some antivirus software is overly cautious with executables generated using Unity, the development engine we use for Monster Chef.

Even though the file is safe, antivirus software may block it preemptively without any malicious code inside.

What to do if the demo won't start

  • Check if your antivirus has quarantined or blocked a game file.

  • Add the demo folder to your antivirus exceptions or exclusions.

  • Restart Steam and try launching the demo again.

We’re working to reduce these issues in future updates.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or problems, write to us in the comments or on our Discord!

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