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Overcooked contains all the necessary ingredients for a truly excellent co-op game.
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Pelit (Finland)
Overcooked is a tasty snack to enjoy between AAA games. It’s often a frustratingly difficult party game, but never a boring one. [Oct 2016]
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Games Master UK
The best local multiplayer game of 2016 so far - this is co-op chaos that anyone can enjoy. [Oct 2006, p.78]
6
chemiQ
Gameplayowo spoko gra, ale wymuszanie farmienia 3 gwiazdek w tak bezsensowny sposób to jakaś pomyłka
8
eMTG
This game is a lot of fun if you have the four people you need (you can technically play some of the levels with less, but it isn't particularly fun). This game kills more friendships than any other game I can think of, but will leave whoever plays it laughing. Some of the levels can be a little bit obnoxious, but I would definitely say this is a good time.
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Richiu
Overcooked – Review Overcooked is a chaotic, fast-paced couch co-op game that blends simple controls with increasingly intense kitchen madness. What sets it apart is how it starts off feeling light and fun — but gradually ramps up the challenge just enough to keep you hooked without becoming overwhelming. I found the difficulty to be just right: a sweet spot between fun and frustration. It kept me and my friends on our toes, but we never felt like we hit an impossible wall. Unlike Overcooked 2, which is way harder and sometimes punishing, the first game feels better balanced, especially for casual or semi-serious players. The story, though silly and lighthearted, fits perfectly with the tone. You’re saving the world by cooking meals for a giant spaghetti monster? Sounds absurd — but it works. It gives just enough narrative to tie the chaos together without getting in the way of the action. The mechanics are clever and surprisingly deep. You start with simple chopping and cooking, but soon you're dodging fires, sliding across ice, and coordinating between moving trucks. It’s a masterclass in how to create tension from teamwork, communication, and timing. Final Verdict:A near-perfect recipe of challenge, fun, and creativity. If Overcooked 2 is a gourmet test, the original Overcooked is the perfect home-cooked dish — satisfying and just hard enough.10 out of 10 stars.

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Aug 2, 2016
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Generally Favorable
78
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Generally Favorable
7.8
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78
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Sep 6, 2016
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PSNStores
The pacing is perfect, introducing new recipes and level obstacles in a way that consistently keeps the player engaged and wondering what could possibly come next. After having three friends over to play the game, all three of them went home, separately purchased it, and played it to completion either solo or with a significant other. I’m not sure any game I’ve shown my friends before this has had the same effect.
Aug 1, 2016
85
PlayStation Universe
A thoughtfully crafted love letter to the sort of titles that many of us forged our gaming mettle with.
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7.8
67% Positive
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Jun 12, 2025
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Richiu
Overcooked – Review Overcooked is a chaotic, fast-paced couch co-op game that blends simple controls with increasingly intense kitchen madness. What sets it apart is how it starts off feeling light and fun — but gradually ramps up the challenge just enough to keep you hooked without becoming overwhelming. I found the difficulty to be just right: a sweet spot between fun and frustration. It kept me and my friends on our toes, but we never felt like we hit an impossible wall. Unlike Overcooked 2, which is way harder and sometimes punishing, the first game feels better balanced, especially for casual or semi-serious players. The story, though silly and lighthearted, fits perfectly with the tone. You’re saving the world by cooking meals for a giant spaghetti monster? Sounds absurd — but it works. It gives just enough narrative to tie the chaos together without getting in the way of the action. The mechanics are clever and surprisingly deep. You start with simple chopping and cooking, but soon you're dodging fires, sliding across ice, and coordinating between moving trucks. It’s a masterclass in how to create tension from teamwork, communication, and timing. Final Verdict:A near-perfect recipe of challenge, fun, and creativity. If Overcooked 2 is a gourmet test, the original Overcooked is the perfect home-cooked dish — satisfying and just hard enough.10 out of 10 stars.
Feb 10, 2022
10
senritsuz
I honestly was putting this game on a hold and here I find my self playing tgis very frequently with my friends in family an excellent game.
Sep 11, 2016
80
PlayStation Country
For a game where all you are doing is preparing food, Overcooked may well be the best party game on PSN. Best played with others, Team 17’s latest is whirlwind of beautiful chaos.
Aug 1, 2016
80
USgamer
Overcooked nails local co-op multiplayer gaming perfectly. It's incredibly easy to pick up and play, yet coordinating its myriad of seemingly-mundane tasks requires its players to constantly communicate. What transpires is riotous and often hilarious gameplay that's simply great fun to play. Unfortunately, it's not quite as entertaining as a single-player experience, but if you have friends and family to play with, Overcooked is highly recommended.
Aug 1, 2016
80
Push Square
Aside from a few minor presentation and performance niggles, Overcooked is a wonderfully executed game, and is one of the best co-operative experiences in recent years. The simplicity of the controls and gameplay make it extremely accessible, while there is still plenty of challenge in the later, crazier kitchens.
Aug 29, 2016
70
Twinfinite
Overcooked is a fun and colorful game that shouldn’t be overlooked if you have some friends to join you in the adventure. With some of the best level design of any indie game, Overcooked will constantly batter you with new challenges. However, with a lack of any online functionality that clearly handicaps solo players, this dish comes out lukewarm.
Aug 1, 2016
60
Hardcore Gamer
What it boils down to is that if you have two or more controllers and the appropriate amount of friends to play with, then you should check out Overcooked, but if you’re looking to dine alone, then you had best move on.
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Nov 26, 2019
10
tobivv
Greatest party game out there. My only issue is that levels are a lot easier when played with fewer people.
Aug 8, 2019
10
Teamplar
The game is very easy to play solo(no). But very funny to play with friends
Oct 16, 2023
7
Captain_Cronch
Fun co-op game.
Feb 12, 2021
7
iCampoRamil
No le encuentro nada malo, simplemente que es limitado. Es un concepto muy chulo, sobre todo si lo juegas en cooperativo local u online, aunque es verdad que es bastante difícil el cabrón, sobre todo el final, una locura. La temática es chula, pero es eso, está bastante limitado, no te puedes esperar gran cosa, pero tampoco promete más de lo que es.
Jan 12, 2021
7
Maurer
Very entertaining co-op game, original idea with outstanding gameplay improvements makes the game not boring after small amount of time.
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SummaryOvercooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.
Rated Efor Everyone
  • PC
  • Xbox One
  • PlayStation 4
  • Nintendo Switch
Aug 2, 2016
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