PlateUp!

Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with new unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally-generated locations. Classic cooking action with permanent roguelite progression. Hire your friends - or do it all yourself!

Current Players: 1404
Developers: It's happening
Publishers: Yogscast Games
Release Date: Aug 4, 2022
Price (USD): $6.79
Plate Up! has been received positively by players, especially for its addictive cooperative gameplay and unique restaurant management mechanics. While it introduces a fresh perspective to the kitchen chaos genre, some players express frustration over its difficulty level and some convoluted mechanics. The game excels in creating memorable, fun experiences with friends and family, offering plenty of content to explore and master. Despite minor criticisms, Plate Up! stands as a beloved title among its player base.

Positive Points

  • Enjoyable cooperative gameplay with friends
  • Challenging and engaging restaurant management mechanics
  • Unique blend of strategy, creativity, and chaos
  • Accessible controls and gameplay mechanics suitable for all levels of players
  • Vibrant graphics and appealing art style
  • Frequent updates adding more content and improvements
  • Great replay value with different recipes, upgrades, and layouts
  • Fun customization options for characters and restaurants
  • Engaging solo gameplay experience
  • Support for local and online multiplayer
  • Negative Points

  • Can be stressful and induce anxiety during hectic gameplay
  • Multiplayer connections can be unreliable, leading to disconnections
  • Some mechanics, like the upgrade system, can seem convoluted
  • The game's difficulty may be too high for casual gamers
  • A limited amount of food types and restaurant layouts
  • Lack of detailed explanations for certain game mechanics
  • Graphics considered too basic by some players
  • Mixed Points

  • Automation mechanics provide depth but have a steep learning curve
  • Roguelike elements add variety but can also lead to frustrating randomness
  • Common Themes

  • Comparison to Overcooked, with many considering Plate Up! to be more enjoyable
  • The game's ability to foster teamwork and communication among players
  • The satisfaction derived from mastering the game's restaurant management and cooking mechanics
  • Appreciation for the game's ability to be both a casual and deeply engaging experience
  • Updated 4/30/2024, 6:05:43 AM UTC