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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
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Stats
Family Sharing

Cooking Simulator is back – bigger, better, and with multiplayer! Create your own recipes and take advantage of new and improved controls to become the best restaurant cook in the city! Or just have fun and enjoy cooking at your own pace. You’re the chef here!

Developers: Big Cheese Studio
Publishers: Big Cheese Studio
Release Date: Mar 31, 2026
Price (USD): $21.24
Current Players: 1.1k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(44%)
new controls
meal customization
graphics improvement
user-friendly
tutorial experience
recipe designer
plating system
performance issues
rushed release
sandbox timer
multiplayer problems
The general sentiment around the game is that it has potential, but is marred by bugs and performance issues, leading to a perception that it was rushed and unfinished. Some players appreciate new control systems and meal customization options, finding them an improvement for user experience. However, changes from the first installment and feature implementations have received a mixed response. Many players are hopeful for updates to address these issues, but currently have reservations about recommending it.

Positive Points

  • Many players enjoy the new control system, which makes the experience more user-friendly and similar to a proper simulator.
  • The ability to create and customize meals was praised as a great addition to the game.
  • Improved systems for carrying essentials and simplified plating were appreciated by some users.
  • Some players found the graphics and immersive experience to be a significant improvement over the previous version.

    • Negative Points

  • Persistent bugs and performance issues, such as random freezes, input lag, and low FPS, severely affect the game's playability.
  • The game feels incomplete and rushed, with some features not functioning as expected, leading many to perceive it as an early access release rather than a finished product.
  • Changes from the first game, such as removal of free cutting and the introduction of timers in sandbox mode, have disappointed many fans.
  • Multiplayer mode suffers from desynchronization issues and connection problems.

    • Mixed Points

  • The tutorial experience is a point of contention; some find it intuitive, while others encounter issues that make it impossible to complete.
  • The new recipe designer and plating system receive mixed reviews, with some appreciating the changes and others finding them awkwardly executed.
  • Quality of Life (QoL) changes, like picking up multiple items, have been positively noted, but the lack of other QoL improvements still frustrates some players.

    • Common Themes

  • Comparison to Cooking Simulator 1 plays a significant role in many reviews, with some preferring the original's mechanics.
  • Bugs and performance issues are universally mentioned as areas needing urgent attention.
  • Expectations versus reality is a recurring theme, with many reviews noting the anticipation for the game did not match the release experience.
    • Updated 4/1/2026, 12:01:20 AM UTC
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