Dosa Divas review: A snack-sized RPG that satisfies
Outerloop Games, the studio behind 2023’s Thirsty Suitors, has released Dosa Divas, a turn-based narrative RPG that centers South Asian culture and culinary themes. The game follows sisters Amani and Samara on a mission to dismantle a powerful fast-food conglomerate while rebuilding their fractured community through cooking and reconnection with old friends.
Dosa Divas combines reactive turn-based combat mechanics with an innovative culinary gameplay system, where preparing traditional South Asian dishes like dosas plays an integral role in the adventure rather than serving as a peripheral activity. The game is designed to appeal to time-constrained RPG enthusiasts, offering a complete, charming experience in a more compact format than typical entries in the genre.
The game features vibrant, colorful visuals that reflect its cultural setting and deliver engaging strategic gameplay paired with meaningful narrative. While the writing occasionally falters with dialogue that feels inauthentic or cringeworthy, the overall experience delivers significant value for RPG fans seeking fresh perspectives. The game successfully integrates South Asian representation into mainstream gaming through both its setting and mechanics, offering a worthwhile adventure despite minor narrative missteps.