Chop Chop Inc Day-One Checklist

Chop Chop Inc released on Steam for Windows PC on August 7, 2026, developed by NullRef Entertainment and published by rokaplay select at $12.99 / €12.99, with English and German wiki coverage and single-player gameplay only. Steam supports multiple languages including English and German on the store page. No multiplayer mode exists. This checklist helps day-one buyers and returning players get productive fast — whether you are installing for the first time or picking up after a break.

Use it alongside Steam Launch, Release Date, Demo Info, and System Requirements.

Before you buy or install

• Try the free demo first if unsure — core loop is chop, process, craft, sell, automate; muscle memory beats reading guides cold.
• Verify PC specs — Core i5-6700 or Ryzen 5 1600 minimum; GTX 1070 Ti or RX 5600 XT class GPU; 8 GB RAM minimum, 16 GB recommended; DirectX 12; SSD required.
• Run demo on your target settings — note FPS in forest and near machines; borderline PCs should read Crash Troubleshooting for Hotfix 1.0.1 notes and Safe Mode.
• Read Review — Very Positive Steam score (~85% of ~400 reviews) and honest value context at launch price.
• Join official Discord — https://discord.com/invite/4wpwnxqTWg for player tips, patch chatter, and developer announcements.

First install setup

• Buy or play on Steam — full game at $12.99 / €12.99; demo remains free on the same store page.
• Confirm save transfer policy on the Steam store page — demo progress is not guaranteed to carry unless officially stated.
• Plan storage — base install near 5 GB plus patch and shader cache headroom; keep ten gigabytes free on SSD.
• Update GPU drivers and Windows — DirectX 12 titles benefit from current WHQL releases.
• Disable problematic overlays — Steam, Discord, and capture tools cause Unity crashes on some systems.
• Enable Steam Cloud if you use multiple PCs — saves sync through Steam.
• Read Getting Started and Production Checklist — first contracts punish chaotic workshops.

First session — day one or return visit

• Launch once without mods or injectors — confirm vanilla stability before adding tools.
• Connect one controller after main menu if using gamepad — demo Hotfix 1.0.1 fixed logo hangs from unassigned controllers at boot.
• Try Safe Mode if crashes occur — carryover from demo hotfix pipeline; details on Crash Troubleshooting.
• Complete one small city contract end to end before expanding — validates layout before automation spending spree.
• Expect redesigned UI — 1.0 shipped updated menus and contract presentation that differ from older demo builds; see Patch Notes.
• Skim Character Stats and Exercise — strength and stamina matter from hour one.

What 1.0 includes versus demo

Official and player-facing launch notes confirm:

• Redesigned UI for clearer crafting, contracts, and inventory flow.
• New furniture pieces beyond demo catalog slices.
• Playtester homage — thank-you messaging references community clips including out-of-bounds moments.
• Full map and automation depth — stone, metal, and electric trees, deeper machine chains, quirky NPC arcs.
• 21 Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud — see Achievements.
• Continued humor tone — ducks, secrets, and Furnox Corp satire remain part of the identity.

Demo launched around March 31, 2026; treat trial content as tutorial scope, not the complete feature list.

Language and accessibility prep

Steam lists English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese, and Russian. This wiki covers English and German. Set Steam client language or in-game options before judging missing strings in preview footage. Subtitles help during NPC banter in any supported language.

Community notes

Discord players share contract tips, crash workarounds, and secret sightings before wiki pages update. Verify tips against your build version — speculation spreads fast. Prefer Patch Notes and official posts for factual changes.

Report bugs through Steam discussions, Discord, and in-game forms carried over from demo feedback drives.

Hardware reminder table

Component	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10/11 64-bit	Same
CPU	i5-6700 / Ryzen 5 1600	i5-11600K / Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM	8 GB	16 GB
GPU	GTX 1070 Ti / RX 5600 XT	RTX 3080 Ti / RX 6800 XT
API	DirectX 12	DirectX 12
Storage	5 GB on SSD	SSD with spare headroom

Ultrawide up to 21:10 supported; 5:4 and 4:3 not listed — test in demo if your monitor is unusual.

After first session

• Explore Guides hub for automation, rare trees, and money pacing.
• Bookmark Crash Troubleshooting if performance dips in busy yards.
• Check Updates hub for post-launch patches affecting balance or UI.
• Leave constructive review on Steam after meaningful playtime — helps NullRef prioritize fixes.
• Hunt secrets via Secret Locations when you want exploration breaks.

What this checklist does not cover

Gameplay deep dives stay in Guides, Crafting, and Walkthrough. Legal purchase questions belong on Steam support. This page is readiness and first-session focus — not a substitute for learning the chop-process-craft-sell-automate loop in the demo or Getting Started.

Day one runs smoother when SSD space, updated drivers, and demo practice are already done. Expect UI differences from the trial, possible post-launch patches, and ducks — then get back to outperforming Furnox Corp.