# Sifting Thyme Visual Novel — Food-themed otome dating sim > Food-themed otome visual novel set in a culinary academy with romanceable characters. (iPhone/iPad app by Nochi Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sifting-thyme-visual-novel/id1513406022 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nochi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463345326) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 4.90/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 277 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-07-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-14 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sifting-thyme-visual-novel/id1513406022/reviews.md ## What is Sifting Thyme Visual Novel? You’re the newest transfer student at Lincoln Culinary Academy, a private culinary school to find your culinary calling and an unforgettable romance. Immerse yourself in your school adventures as you interact with four gorgeous guys with culinary skills of their own. As you spend time with these love interests, your experience at Lincoln turns to a delicious, romantic journey. "Sifting Thyme" is an anime, food-themed simulation game where the romanceable characters are a part of your culinary boarding school life. The way you interact with the characters will affect your relationship and intimacy with them. Enjoy a romantic school life with 4 attractive boys! An otome visual novel where you choose your romance with an attractive boy in culinary school. A perfectly delectable romance for foodies. ■ Game Experience An otome game with four romance-able characters you can bond and interact with to unlock text messages, social media content, and romantic scenarios in the story! Explore branching routes based on your answer choices and relationships with handsome boys. While romancing four love interests, experience unique scenarios inspired by foods, culinary destinations, the latest U.S. food industry trends, and delicious cuisines from around the world! ■ Features - One-time purchase for the game - Ad-free experience - Unlockable CGs - Immersive MC experience – select as a female, male, or non-binary MC - Unlockable in-game social media content with the characters - Original Soundtrack - 8 different endings ■ Official Website Looking for more Sifting Thyme or dating sim games from Nochi? Check out our official website http://nochistudios.com ■ Social Media Get the latest news from our social media! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nochistudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nochistudios/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nochigames/ Tumblr: https://nochistudios.tumblr.com Additional Info Compatibility with certain devices is not guaranteed. May not play on certain devices that meet OS version requirements. ## Key features - Food-themed otome visual novel - Four romanceable characters - Branching story routes - Unlockable CGs and social media content - Multiple endings - Ad-free experience ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sifting-thyme-visual-novel/id1513406022/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Question about love interest selection *2023-01-04* So, I’m the episode after keeping up tradition when we tell Hazel who we have a crush on why isn’t Geoffrey and Tyler an option? Do they not have a route? I’d be kinda sad if that’s the case tbh ### 4/5 — Cute *2022-11-28* It’s a pretty good story with decent characters that are easy to like. The music is nice and the art is beautiful. Unfortunately there’s no real idea of how to get the characters you want and no skip button. I also would have really loved it if they added more illustrations of the food since it’s a story about food but I enjoyed it nonetheless. ### 5/5 — just missing one thing *2021-04-22* the game itself is great, however it would be much nicer if that could include a skip button so when you replay for another route, it’d be much easier (especially because the first few chapters are longer) ### 3/5 — 3.5 stars - not for the busy/impatient *2021-04-06* Enjoyable, slice-of-life style game; the characters are unique and have their charms. I just have two major complaints: 1) an inability to skip, which would not be too big a problem if not for 2) a lack of clear guidance on unlocking romance options. The game does not show which options are the “right” choices that will enable you to pick specific romance routes in Chapter 9, and no walkthroughs are available (apparently this was a Kickstarter exclusive?). I have played through twice now, and even though I made different choices, I was only able to unlock the same two routes. I find it frustrating that if I want to unlock all the routes I will have to repeatedly run through unskippable scenes while engaging in meticulous notetaking. As things stand, I am unlikely to finish the game, which is a real shame given that I liked the story + I paid for it. ### 5/5 — An obvious labor of love game *2021-03-15* Update: The review below still applies, but I’ve noticed there is a lack of skip button, which makes the early chapters a little long to replay. I hope one gets implemented somehow, but either way it’s still a great game! I love this game. Seriously, thank you devs for something so cute and well-written. To start off, the story is adorable - it’s a slice of life with actual character growth throughout the course of 13 chapters. The main character is fantastic. She actually seemed competent and had her own goals/friends. The LIs are varied and each feel like actual people outside of the protagonist (and had convincing dynamics with each other). Geoffrey was my least favorite, and I still wanted him to be happy. They all make you care about them regardless of their route. Each one has something to grow from, and it was super satisfying to see them find their ground. Finally, it’s all for a low, one time price. I will be trying any game that these guys put out from now on, and I’ve already bought a pin set off their merch store. Fantastic game that I cannot recommend enough (especially for the price). ### 4/5 — Really great! *2021-03-05* This is a sweet little game and I really am enjoying it! Would absolutely benefit from having a skip button though, it’s quite time consuming to skip through dialogue as is now. ### 5/5 — I love it and want more ! *2021-02-03* So I dislike that it's ending because I'm so in love with the story and the characters I will probably buy any game they come out with because I loved this one so much it's all so beautifully written for people who are considering playing and if you are it’s so worth it ) the art it’s So detailed the guys' faces are just remarkable you can tell how much time and effort they put into this game they even have different facial expressions which I love 😂 and the story is written so beautifully I don’t wanna put it down it makes your heart flutter and warm it also makes me wanna go out and try foods that I have never had before if you love choice stories anime looking boys and food, they also have Instagram if you wanna follow them just to see more stuff about the game if your thinking about getting it maybe it will help you decide! Leo was my favorite I went in this having wanting to pick geff because he has pink hair 😅 but started in and reading four chapters having love for Jamie but then I had to do Leo because I knew there had to be a sweet spot when I was doing Jamie's route Leo is actually a loveable so please don't hesitate to love the lemon prince then Tyler the childhood best friend he is so precious and I know nothing about sports really but in one of the chapters I was so interested in what was going on in tylers game after something happened I was like oh no! But if you guys put out more merch for this is buy it ! ### 5/5 — Incredible *2021-01-22* All the boys are so cute and lovable!!! Def play for a good romantic time :) ### 5/5 — The cutest game ever! 💕 *2021-01-13* I don’t normally bother writing reviews for games but I can’t help it for this one! The game contains clean and refreshing background/character art and educational little tidbits about cooking in general. To be honest, it’s the first game I’ve ever played that seemed to emphasize teaching the players while roping them into copious amounts of fluff from the romance options. A good thing I noticed about this game is that unlike other romance visual novels the player is allowed to follow through two romance options at once due to having two save slots available. The four romance options are all sweet and easy to fall in love with. Another amazing thing about this game is that the developers themselves are quite fun to interact with on social media. Each question I’ve asked has been answered as fast as possible and I’ve even exchanged some memes with Nochi Studios 👀 ### 5/5 — Cute boys and great writing! *2020-12-22* The boys are so cute and absolutely adore the writing. Extremely appreciate that the MC holds their own against the LIs and has a great relationship with them!!! I need to play all the routes now ## Frequently asked questions about Sifting Thyme Visual Novel ### What is Sifting Thyme? Sifting Thyme is an anime, food-themed otome visual novel. Players immerse themselves in a culinary boarding school setting, interacting with four romanceable characters to build relationships and experience a romantic journey. ### What are the key features of Sifting Thyme? Key features include four romanceable characters, branching story routes based on player choices, unlockable CGs, in-game social media content, an ad-free experience, and eight different endings. The game also offers an immersive MC experience where players can select their gender. ### How much does Sifting Thyme cost? Sifting Thyme is a one-time purchase. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game. ### What kind of story can I expect? You can expect a romantic school life with four attractive boys at Lincoln Culinary Academy. The story is inspired by foods, culinary destinations, and global cuisines, offering unique scenarios as you progress through the game. ### Is Sifting Thyme compatible with all devices? Compatibility with certain devices is not guaranteed, and the game may not play on all devices that meet the OS version requirements. It is recommended to check device compatibility before purchasing. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.19 — 2026-01-28 Added an end-of-demo popup. ### 2.0.18 — 2025-11-26 Unity version upgrade for security. ### 2.0.17 — 2024-09-08 Improved the interface ### 2.0.16 — 2024-03-29 Added in cameos from our VIP Kickstarter backers! ### 2.0.15 — 2024-02-27 Fixed an issue with the Clickagram CG Library ## Apps similar to Sifting Thyme Visual Novel | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Arcana: A Mystic Romance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-arcana-a-mystic-romance/id1165696961) | 4.6 (16,102) | Free | Games | | [MeChat - Interactive Stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechat-interactive-stories/id1536157979) | 4.6 (97,721) | Free | Games | | [IkemenSengoku Otome Anime Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikemensengoku-otome-anime-game/id1227661051) | 4.3 (1,762) | Free | Games | | [Paradise Lost: Otome Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradise-lost-otome-game/id1600040353) | 4.6 (515) | Free | Games | | [Ikemen Vampire Otome Gam‪e](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikemen-vampire-otome-game/id1464639407) | 4.6 (4,908) | Free | Games | | [ChatLinx Otome Text Story Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatlinx-otome-text-story-game/id1508318815) | 4.2 (146) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Nochi Games - [Somnium Eleven: Dating Sim RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somnium-eleven-dating-sim-rpg/id1592343812) - [Untold Atlas - anime otome sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untold-atlas-anime-otome-sim/id6444777856) - [Sweetcore Brews - witchy otome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweetcore-brews-witchy-otome/id6451153409) - [Plastic Trick - otome game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastic-trick-otome-game/id6737142033) - [Stellifier - idol otome game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellifier-idol-otome-game/id6738013015) All apps by Nochi Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/1463345326 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-14.*