Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together

Released Mar 2026

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!

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Evaluation

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together launched on March 31, 2026. In the roughly four and a half months since launch, Big Cheese Studio has maintained a high-cadence update schedule: a launch-day developer post on April 1, 2026 committed to immediate hotfixes and ongoing improvements; this was followed by Patch #2 (April 29), Patch #4 (May 22), Patch #5 (May 29), a major update on June 17 introducing the Customer Wiki, new character customization options, assembly improvements, and broad performance work, Patch #6 (June 25), Patch #7 (July 16), and Patch #8 (July 30). Every patch post ends with a statement such as "More updates are already on the way" or "More updates are on the way," affirming that the developer is actively continuing work. The June 17 major update represents a significant feature addition beyond pure bug-fixing. No specific future DLC or paid expansions have been announced, but the developer has established a clear and sustained pattern of meaningful feature updates after launch. No specific completion date has been signaled, and the developer has not stated that development is winding down.
Evidence
Patch #8 released with new visual effects, controller improvements, gameplay and tutorial fixes. Post closes with 'More updates are on the way,' indicating continued active development as of July 30, 2026.
news post · Jul 30, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Major update shipped introducing the Customer Wiki, new character customization content (heads, outfits, hairstyles, glasses, gloves, earrings), significant assembly improvements, and broad performance optimizations — described as introducing 'one of the most requested features since launch.'
news post · Jun 17, 2026 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Big Cheese Studio
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Every great chef starts somewhere. 

Open the doors to your own restaurant, master authentic cooking techniques, and turn simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes. Learn, experiment, improve, and earn the reputation of one of the city's finest chefs. 

Whether you dream of running a perfectly organized kitchen or creating culinary masterpieces your own way, every service is another opportunity to prove yourself. 

Cook Your Way 

Cooking is more than following recipes. 

Slice, season, fry, bake, grill, boil, and plate every dish with precision using professional kitchen equipment and intuitive controls. Control temperatures, perfect your timing, and discover how every ingredient affects the final result. 

Success depends on your skill - not luck. 

 

Create Original Recipes 

Why stop at following instructions? 

Develop your own signature dishes using the Blueprint system. Modify existing recipes, experiment with ingredients, discover new flavor combinations, and create meals that become customer favorites. 

Collect recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world, then make every one of them uniquely yours

Build a Restaurant Worth Visiting 

Running a successful restaurant means much more than cooking. 

Prepare ingredients before service, organize your workstations, manage supplies, keep orders flowing, and satisfy guests with different personalities, expectations, and preferences. 

Every decision affects your reputation - and every service teaches you something new. 

 

Play Alone or Cook Together 

The entire experience can be enjoyed solo or in optional online co-op. 

Invite friends into your restaurant, divide responsibilities, coordinate during busy rush hours, or simply relax in Sandbox Mode and experiment without limits. Work together to create the perfect kitchen - or embrace the inevitable chaos. 

Grow Into a Master Chef 

Every successful service brings new opportunities. 

Earn experience, unlock skills and perks, improve your efficiency, and master increasingly advanced cooking techniques. 

Complete culinary challenges from the prestigious Concorde Culinaire and prove that your restaurant deserves recognition among the world's best. 

 

Make It Yours 

Between services, head back to your apartment. 

Experiment with recipes, practice new techniques, or simply unwind after a busy day. Customize your chef with different hairstyles, outfits, tattoos, and accessories to create a look that's entirely your own. 

Sometimes Chaos Is the Main Course 

Not every day in the kitchen goes according to plan. 

Burn a steak. Drop a plate. Throw a pan across the room. Set off a spectacular mess just because you can. 

Sometimes the best way to end a stressful shift is with a little perfectly harmless kitchen chaos. 

Key Features: 

  • Master authentic cooking mechanics using professional kitchen equipment.  

  • Create, customize, and save your own original recipes with the Blueprint system.  

  • Run a busy restaurant and serve guests with unique expectations and personalities.  

  • Play the entire game solo or in optional online co-op with friends.  

  • Unlock new skills, perks, and advanced culinary techniques as you progress.  

  • Complete prestigious Concorde Culinaire challenges to earn mastery seals.  

  • Customize your chef, decorate your apartment, and experiment freely between services.  

  • Relax in Sandbox Mode or unleash spectacular kitchen chaos whenever you feel like it. 

Last evaluated Aug 17, 2026
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