Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together

Casual

Indie

RPG

Simulation

Single-player

Multi-player

Co-op

Online Co-op

Steam Achievements

Camera Comfort

Custom Volume Controls

Playable without Timed Input

DualShock Controller Support

DualSense Controller Support

Save Anytime

Stereo Sound

Partial Controller Support

Steam Cloud

Stats

Family Sharing

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together

Casual

Indie

RPG

Simulation

Single-player

Multi-player

Co-op

Online Co-op

Steam Achievements

Camera Comfort

Custom Volume Controls

Playable without Timed Input

DualShock Controller Support

DualSense Controller Support

Save Anytime

Stereo Sound

Partial Controller Support

Steam Cloud

Stats

Family Sharing

Cook, create, and run your dream restaurant. Master realistic cooking mechanics, invent original recipes, satisfy demanding guests, and build your culinary reputation. Play solo or team up with friends in optional co-op. Become the Chef Everyone Talks About!

Developers: Big Cheese Studio

Publishers: Big Cheese Studio

Release Date: Mar 31, 2026

Price (USD): $17.49

Current Players: 45

Links: Steam Store SteamDB

Mixed(47%)

custom recipes

multiplayer improvement

management depth

art style

inventory management

simplified cooking

tutorial length

lost chaos

game potential

performance issues

interaction glitches

lack of customization

removed features

The reviews present a sentiment, reflecting significant love for the new mechanics and multiplayer options, alongside severe performance issues and dissatisfaction with changes in interactive elements. There's notable enthusiasm for certain improvements but also frustration over perceived lost features and ongoing bugs, suggesting that the game has potential but needs further development and polish.

Positive Points

Many players appreciate the game's new mechanics, such as custom recipes, inventory management, and the ability to prep food ahead, which adds depth and reduces tedium.

The game's art style, improved graphics, and overall polished visual presentation received positive feedback.

The option to play multiplayer is highlighted as a significant improvement, providing a great way to enjoy the game with friends.

Players enjoy the expanded management aspects, allowing them to feel more involved in running a realistic restaurant.

Negative Points

Many users report severe stuttering, lagging, and crashing issues, especially in multiplayer mode, suggesting poor optimization.

A significant number of players express dissatisfaction with the removal of free cutting and traditional sim elements from the first game, which were replaced with less intuitive systems.

Numerous complaints are about bugs, including floating food during plating, interaction glitches, and unresponsive tasks, making the game frustrating to play.

Some players criticize the lack of character customization and the presence of placeholder text and unfinished features at launch.

Mixed Points

While some players appreciate the simplified cooking actions, others miss the chaotic physics and freedom of the first game.

The tutorial is seen as both beneficial for new players but excessively long and tedious, particularly as it affects the refund window.

Common Themes

There is consensus on the game's potential if performance bugs are fixed and features are refined.

Many players see the game as a step forward in terms of management simulation but a step back in terms of interactive chaos.

Updated 4/2/2026, 12:01:14 AM UTC

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