Creature Kitchen • Puzzle Guide

Heart Door Key

Objective: Befriend 'Them' (the mouse) by feeding it three different cheese-based meals.

The tiny mouse living in the kitchen hidey-hole holds the Heart Key. You must unlock the Cheese Cabinet first to complete this.

Last updated: 2026-02-28 Guide type: Step-by-step Solution

Solution Steps

  1. Obtain cheese from the newly unlocked Cheese Cabinet.
  2. Throw a plain piece of cheese near the kitchen hidey-hole to lure the mouse out (take a photo now!).
  3. Cook three different meals that require cheese (e.g., Cheese & Crackers, Pizza, Alfredo Pasta).
  4. Feed all three meals to the mouse.
  5. Them will push the heart-shaped key out of the hole. Use it to unlock the first door on the left in the hallway.

Related resources

FAQ

Do I need a specific item to solve this?

Some puzzles require a key, room access, or a nearby interaction to trigger. Re-check the requirement line and try interacting with surrounding objects first.

Is the solution randomized for every player?

No. Puzzle solutions in Creature Kitchen are consistent across playthroughs.