The game was announced via social media in July 2022 and was digitally released worldwide for the Nintendo eShop the following month.

[2][5] In the game's frame story, Kirby is suddenly shrunken down by the Dream Fork,[6] causing him to land in the cake he was about to eat.

[8][10][12] For instance, chili peppers give characters a speed boost, while doughnuts temporarily turn them into wheels.

[5][12][15] Afterwards, 40-strawberry bonuses are given out depending on random statistical conditions,[9] such as collecting the most strawberries, knocking down the most barriers, hovering for the longest amount of time,[5][8][14] or defeating the most players.

[2][12] Another game mode, Free Rolling, allows players to test out Kirby's abilities and customize their character.

[2] The game was revealed by Nintendo with an announcement trailer via social media on July 12, 2022, set to be released in the summer of that year.

[30][31][32] Kirby's Dream Buffet was digitally released worldwide for the Nintendo eShop on August 17, 2022.

The theme included art, music, and tetromino designs inspired by Kirby's Dream Buffet.

[41][42] The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Kirby's Dream Buffet for Family Game of the Year during the 26th Annual D.I.C.E.