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Cooking Simulator

Cooking Simulator

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Release Date: June 6, 2019

Simulation, FPP, Humorous, Cooking, Polish, Indie Games, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

A humorous cooking simulator developed by a Polish studio called Wastelands Interactive. In Cooking Simulator, a player assumes the role of a chef working at a restaurant, who has to carry out all the duties resulting from his job. Their responsibilities include preparation of various meals - one can stick to the recipes or experiment a bit.

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8.2

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Cooking Simulator is a humorous game somewhat falling under the simulator genre, developed by a Polish studio called Wastelands Interactive. PlayWay has published on PC.

Plot

In Cooking Simulator, the story does not play any significant role. A player assumes the role of a chef working in a restaurant – since the work may occasionally become frustrating, there is nothing preventing the player from venting all frustrations and demolishing the kitchen with all its appliances...

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows June 6, 2019

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 May 20, 2021

Xbox One

Xbox One August 14, 2020

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch May 14, 2020

Game Series

Cooking Simulator
Cooking Simulator

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Cooking Simulator Game Series

Cooking Simulator Game Series

Features

Cooking Simulator Guide
Guide

Last update: July 4, 2019

Cooking Simulator Guide

The guide to Cooking Simulator will explain to you the important mechanics and the difficulties waiting for you in the unique cooking simulator, help you get achievements and tell you how to become a master of the kitchen.

Cooking Simulator Guide

News

Cooking Simulator: Shelter Offers Post-apocalyptic Kitchen, Fallout Style

Cooking Simulator: Shelter Offers Post-apocalyptic Kitchen, Fallout Style

Become a chef in a destroyed, post-apocalyptic world. Cook Fallout-esque dishes, grow irradiated vegetables, and hunt down mutants for meat. It's all in the upcoming expansion for Cooking Simulator - Shelter.

video games

April 2, 2021

Cooking Simulator: Shelter Offers Post-apocalyptic Kitchen, Fallout Style

Be the Master Chef with Cooking Simulator

Is this the game that cooking enthusiasts have been waiting for? Cooking Simulator has everything you need: well-equipped modern kitchen and dozens of ingredients you can experiment with.

video games

April 25, 2017

Be the Master Chef with Cooking Simulator

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Cooking Simulator Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3550 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 Ti / Radeon R9 270X or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 7.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon RX 470 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Cooking Simulator: BBQ

Cooking Simulator: BBQ

PC

Expansion

October 16, 2025

Simulation

The sixth paid expansion for the simulation game from the Polish Big Cheese Studio. Cooking Simulator: BBQ allows us to host an outdoor barbecue with gas and charcoal grills and fryers. We have access to new recipes and we can prepare ribs, burgers, chicken, or fries.

7.6

Steam

Cooking Simulator: BBQ

Add-Ons and DLCs

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Cooking Simulator Video Game.

85%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (19,099)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Gameplay: Many users find the game fun and addictive, enjoying the ability to experiment with cooking and create a variety of dishes.
  • Realistic Graphics and Physics: The game is praised for its lifelike graphics and realistic kitchen physics, making the cooking experience immersive.
  • Variety of Recipes: Players appreciate the wide range of recipes available, allowing them to cook almost anything they desire.
  • Learning Experience: Some users noted that playing the game has improved their real-life cooking skills.
  • Humorous Elements: Features like blowing up the kitchen and silly interactions add a comedic aspect to the gameplay.

The main cons of the game

  • Technical Issues: Many users reported bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as problems with ingredient availability and clunky controls.
  • Frustrating Mechanics: Some players found the ingredient retrieval process tedious and cumbersome, lacking keyboard shortcuts for efficiency.
  • Career Mode Issues: Reviews mention that the career mode can be boring and lacks depth, particularly after reaching a certain level.
  • Steep Learning Curve: A few players noted that mastering the game takes time and patience, which may deter some casual players.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Improved Controls: Users expressed a need for better control mechanics, as current controls can feel clunky and unresponsive.
  • Ingredient Availability: There are complaints about certain ingredients not appearing in the game, which has been an ongoing issue for years.
  • Enhanced Career Mode: Suggestions for a more engaging and less monotonous career mode were mentioned.
  • Mac Compatibility: Several users requested that the game be made available for Mac users.
  • More Realistic Recipe Options: Some players desire the ability to customize recipes more freely without negatively affecting dish ratings.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Cooking Simulator" is well-received for its fun and engaging gameplay, it suffers from technical issues and some gameplay mechanics that need improvement.

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8.2

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