Overcooked 2 is a cooperative cooking simulation game for up to four players. Teams work together to prepare and serve food orders in increasingly chaotic kitchen environments, coordinating tasks like chopping, cooking, plating, and dishwashing under time pressure. Levels feature dynamic obstacles such as moving floors, portals, fires, and shifting layouts that complicate coordination. The sequel to Overcooked introduces a throwing mechanic for tossing ingredients across the kitchen and adds online multiplayer alongside local co-op.
About the story
In the Onion Kingdom, a culinary crisis unfolds as hordes of zombie toast, known as the Unbread, rise and threaten the land. The kingdom calls upon its team of chefs to travel across its diverse regions, battling through increasingly dangerous kitchens in an effort to stop the Unbread menace and save their world from being overrun.
Platforms
Linux Mac Switch PC PS4 XONE Nintendo Switch 2Genres
Arcade Indie Simulator Strategy TacticalThemes
Action Comedy Kids Party
Languages: English and 12 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
Japan Curiosity
By Fraser OveringtonOvercooked 2 lives up to and improves upon its predecessor, it’s a joy to play from beginning to end. Whether it’s the perfected gameplay, sharp-witted dialogue, catchy music or cute art style, there is something to love in every area of the game.
GideonsGaming
By Joseph PughIf you are looking for a great co-op experience with trusted friends, you really can’t go wrong with Overcooked 2. It’s method to the madness gameplay will keep you entertained for hours. The short length simply leaves you wishing you had more of it in the first place.
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By FrostilyteA fantastic co-op game, Overcooked 2 is an easy recommendation for those looking for a game to play with friends and family. The pacing, mechanics that encourage cooperative behaviour, the addition of a much-needed arcade mode, and accessibility all make for a decidedly fun game. The lack of variety in the arcade and versus' mode stages is a bit disappointing, as is how much of the game's identity is owed to what came before it, but these are only minor misgivings in the face of what Overcooked 2 does well.
GameGrin
By Ethan ButterfieldIs Overcooked 2! worth the purchase? I would say it is, for sure. The story and writing may be a bit over-the-top and punny for my liking, but there are certainly people out there that will have some fun with it. So whether you're a cook for the ages or a master of the macaroni and cheese, Overcooked 2! is certainly worth picking up.
Reno Gazette-Journal
By Jason HidalgoThe hectic co-op cooking game is back for another heaping serving with Overcooked 2. The sequel adds even more crazy mechanics and hazards to overcome, the ability to throw your food without your mom berating you, and the option to play online with other folks to boot. Controls still can be finicky at times and lag can be an issue online as well. Overall, though, Overcooked 2 is one gaming dish you'll want to savor if you love charming co-op hijinks with a gourmet twist.
