About the Game
Key Features:
- Career and Sandbox modes
- 80+ recipes
- 140+ lifelike ingredients
- Perks and skills to unlock
- Advanced cooking mechanics
- Realistic physics
Your kitchen’s got all the gear a chef might need. Griddles, cookers, gas stands, ovens and tons of utensils like pots, pans, plates, knives, spatulas and blenders! On top of that there are over 140 ingredients available in the pantry: meat and fish, fruit and veggies, dairy products and various liquids. There’s also a full set of spices and herbs for adding that extra flavour!
Lifelike cooking experience! All the ingredients respond to your actions by changing temperature, appearance and taste. Every time you’re slicing potatoes, flipping steaks or boiling a soup, there are some real-life physics applied to it. Once you learn the cooking mechanics and start serving dishes, you’ll see yourself becoming a better chef with every new plate on the checkout.
Career mode is a culinary journey zero-to-hero style and your task is to gain fame for you and your restaurant. You’ll start from the basics and progressively unlock new more complex dishes and start serving more customers as your fame and experience grow. Once you master the recipes and workflow, you’ll be able to unlock various perks and skills.
However, if you’re not interested in playing by the rules, you’re going to love the Sandbox mode. Access all the recipes and ingredients and prepare whatever you like without any pressure. You don’t even have to cook anything! Game physics gives you unlimited opportunities. Throw knives like darts, set up cutting boards like dominoes, set the whole kitchen on fire, blow up the oven and save the day using a fire extinguisher!
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Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
Almost Seven years ago (Tomorrow, on 6th of June), we opened the doors to our very first kitchen. Since then, millions of dishes have been cooked, burned, dropped, over-seasoned, and somehow still served.
Over the last 7 years, Cooking Simulator has grown with 7 DLCs, countless updates, new recipes, new game modes, VR, community creations, and an incredible community of chefs who kept the stoves running all this time.
To celebrate this milestone, we've prepared a small anniversary update and, for the first time ever, some of the deepest discounts in Cooking Simulator history. If you've been thinking about jumping in, expanding your collection, or bringing a friend into the kitchen, now is the perfect time.
🎉 7th Anniversary Update
New Additions
Added a special anniversary decoration to both the Classic and Modern kitchens
Added a brand-new recipe: Zalevayka
Added the ability to change the Main Menu background to any historical menu theme featured throughout Cooking Simulator's history
Added mysterious orange buttons to kitchens
⚠️ Chefs are strongly advised NOT to press them.
For safety reasons, "DO NOT PRESS" warning signs have been installed nearby.
Cakes & Cookies
Fixed cake filling not being visible when hovering over cakes
🎁 Anniversary Sale
To mark the occasion, Cooking Simulator and most DLCs are available at their deepest discounts ever:
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Cooking Simulator VR – 80% OFF
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Cakes & Cookies – 75% OFF
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Pizza – 75% OFF
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Sushi – 75% OFF
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Shelter – 75% OFF
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Cooking with Food Network – 80% OFF
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BBQ – 60% OFF
Thank you for every recipe cooked, every kitchen disaster survived, every screenshot shared, and every piece of feedback you've given us over the years.
We've Also prepared a small video to summarize all of that:
Here's to the next chapter of Cooking Simulator.
Happy 7th Anniversary, Chefs! ❤️👨🍳👩🍳
Hi there, Chefs!
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A new Cooking Simulator update is now live, bringing improvements and fixes across the base game and multiple DLCs. This patch introduces changes to the Automatic Cutter functionality, alongside a number of gameplay fixes and quality of life improvements.
Check out the full changelog below.
Knife cutting rework was only the beginning and Automatic Cutter was not spared from our (slightly) wrathful eyes.
After previous update, Automatic Cutter suffered from success as more precise cutting caused it dice products into smaller parts that not always were as useful.
Today it gains an upgrade - ability to slice products in 2, 3 or 5 equal pieces. For instance, you need 8 equal pieces? Slice product 3 times in 2. Need 10 pieces? Slice it into 5 pieces, then into 2.
Possibilities are quite endless (no, you cannot slice the atoms in half, please refer to Shelter DLC to see the potential consequences). So chop chop, it's time for some fresh potato fries!
Base
Updated automatic cutter functionality. Now apart from usual dicing, it has additional options to slice product in 2, 3 or 5 equal pieces
Cakes & Cookies
Fixed a typo on the end-game screen.
Fixed several spice cans that could not dispense custom amounts. The following items were affected:
Cane Sugar
Caster Sugar
Baking powder
Lemon Zest, dried
Sushi
Fixed an issue where mixing cold tempura ingredients too slowly could incorrectly produce a mixture.
Fixed an issue where some ingredients were not consumed properly when preparing cold tempura.
Winter Holiday
Fixed the Restart button in the Pause menu not working
Fixed an issue where the guest dish notification panel would not reappear if the Pause menu was opened after closing the dish selection window.
Thanks for all the feedback, we really appreciate that :)
See you next time!
Hi there, Chefs!
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A new Cooking Simulator update is now live, bringing updates, and fixes across multiple DLCs, and some of improvements to keep your cooking smooth and satisfying.
Let’s take a look at what’s new.
Base Game
Reduced minimum garlic cutting quantity from 4g to 3g.
Fixed an issue where chilli peppers had no interior after being cut
Fixed Shakshuka localization
Fixed text overflow when buying skills at the end of the day
Cakes & Cookies
Fixed bottom shelf spawners in fridge not being clickable after buying products standing there
Fixed certain products not being clickable after being placed in drawer
Pizza
Added missing ingredients to Career
Sushi
Fixed radio audio not muting during tutorial videos
BBQ
Added missing bottle cap to BBQ Sauce spawner
Fixed some jars breaking without playing a sound
Winter Holiday
Reduced frequency of fog clearing in wrong places
Fixed sink being too dark
Fixed some UI elements being visible in Photo Mode
Main Menu
Fixed long save names not being properly truncated in "Continue" preview
Thank you for continuing to cook, experiment, and push our kitchens to their limits.
👨🍳 Remember to Check out Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together
[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2455360/Cooking_Simulator_2_Better_Together/"]See you next time!
Hotfix 7.3.1/310326/42c4400
Fixed being able to pan camera outside bounds on Pretzel Challenge.
Fixed knife levitating if player closed cutting context too early on Pretzel Challenge.
Scallion greens and Strawberry minimum weight threshold for cutting have been lowered from 4g to 2g. Due to upgraded cutting, it is easier to encounter situation where that threshold would be met. We are looking into edge cases. If you want to help us, you can leave us a message here:
Hi Chefs!
Surprise Free Update Hits Cooking Simulator with New Mode
Out of nowhere, Cooking Simulator just got a pretty big free update, and it is kind of a big deal. No long teasers, no hype buildup, just a drop that adds a completely new mode and seriously upgrades one of the core mechanics.
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🥨 New Mode: The Pretzel Challenge
The main addition is The Pretzel Challenge, a brand-new game mode set in a quirky, Bavarian-style TV show where everything revolves around precision and performance.
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At first glance, the concept seems simple. You take a variety of ingredients, including the iconic pretzel, and cut them into two perfectly equal halves. But very quickly it becomes clear that this is far from easy. Every single piece is carefully weighed, and even the smallest imbalance can cost you points. A cut that looks perfect might still be off by just enough to hurt your final score.
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The challenge pushes you to rely entirely on your control and consistency. You need a steady hand, good judgment, and the ability to adjust on the fly. There are no tricks or shortcuts here, just your skill and how well you can execute under pressure. Each attempt becomes a test of focus, where even a slight mistake can make the difference between success and failure.
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What really makes this mode stand out is the atmosphere. The TV show setting adds a layer of tension, making every cut feel like a performance. You are not just slicing ingredients, you are being watched, judged, and scored. It creates a sense of pressure that builds with every move, especially when you know the results are measured with strict accuracy.
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As you continue playing, the mode becomes more demanding. Different ingredients behave differently, shapes become less forgiving, and maintaining perfect symmetry gets harder. What starts as a straightforward task quickly evolves into something that requires practice, patience, and real precision.
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In the end, The Pretzel Challenge turns one of the most basic actions in the game into a deep, skill-based experience. It takes simple slicing and transforms it into something tense, rewarding, and surprisingly difficult to master. Every cut matters, and improving feels genuinely satisfying as you get closer and closer to perfection.
🔪 Cutting System Rework
This is the part that really changes the game.
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Cutting has been changed to be much more accurate across the board. The biggest change is that product mass is now calculated using mesh volume, which means the weight of each piece actually matches what you see.
In short, knives feel sharper, cuts feel cleaner, and your precision actually matters now.
🛠️ Other Fixes
A few extra fixes came along with the update:
Fixed the “Tastes Better. 4” achievement unlocking in the wrong modes
Fixed broken glass not saving between sessions
Fixed issues with the Glass Quality setting not always applying
If you have not played in a while, this is a really good reason to jump back in. And if you have, you will probably need to relearn how to cut all over again.
Thank you for continuing to cook, experiment, and push our kitchens to their limits. We hope you enjoy the new recipes and improvements. See you at the stove, chefs!
👨🍳 Remember to add Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together to your wishlist - It's only 4 days before it releases!
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Happy Cutting!
Big Cheese Studio
🐎 Happy New Lunar Year – The Year of the Horse Begins!
We’re kicking off the Lunar New Year with a fresh update for Cooking Simulator! 🧧🔥
Alongside stability improvements across multiple kitchens, we’ve expanded the Internet Stream Radio and fixed a range of gameplay issues.
Let’s jump into the details:
📻 Internet Stream Radio Updates
Your kitchen soundtrack just got better:
Added an option to validate streams
Added a tooltip explaining how to add new streams
Fixed radio not loading the chosen station
Fixed the red radio’s frequency needle getting stuck
Tune in, turn up the volume, and cook to your favorite online stations.
🛠️ Base Game Fixes
Fixed broken wall texture in the Modern Kitchen
Fixed big pot clipping through the sink in Modern Kitchen
Fixed incorrect placement sounds for:
Barrel of dark beer
Barrel of light beer
Tortellini box
Fixed checkout tablet causing plastic bowl to flip at checkout
🍕Pizza
Fixed holograms rendering incorrectly while placing herbs
🏚️ Shelter
Fixed infinite money glitch related to reselling seedlings
Fixed mutant lure beeping not stopping after being placed in launcher
🍣 Sushi
Fixed tools and containers not playing sounds when placed on cupboards
Fixed customers occasionally walking into each other near the counter
🔥 BBQ
Fixed daytime progressing during tutorial
Thank you for cooking with us and celebrating the Lunar New Year in the kitchen.
May the Year of the Horse bring you speed, skill, and perfectly cooked dishes! 🐎🔥
Hi there, Chefs!
Love is heating up the kitchen! A new Cooking Simulator update is now live, bringing fresh steak recipes, fixes across multiple DLCs, and plenty of improvements to keep your cooking smooth and satisfying.
Let’s take a look at what’s new.
🥩 New Special Recipes
Celebrate the season with two brand-new dishes:
Simple New York Steak
New York Steak with Garlic
Fire up the pan and give them a try!
🛠️ Base Game Fixes & Improvements
Fixed white square appearing in the base kitchen when Hotel floor decoration is selected
Fixed products with jiggle physics freezing mid-air after using advanced container movement
Fixed eggplant texture
Fixed crouching while scrolling through repair companies on gamepad
Fixed missing input hints when scrolling repair companies on gamepad
Fixed description of Marinated Chicken Leg with Caprese Salad
Fixed firecracker fuse sound continuing after exiting Cooking Ninja
Updated recipe descriptions for Duck Breast with Apples and Duck Breast with Roasted Mushrooms
Adjusted Sweet and Sour Pork recipe description
🍰 Cakes & Cookies
Fixed filling measuring cup with loose products from dispenser not costing money
Removed cake doughs that would result in homemade cake from shop
Fixed video tutorials
Fixed figurines placed on cakes breaking nearby jars
Fixed yolk splitter bottom falling through floor when opening drawers
Fixed phone time display issues in certain system language configurations
Fixed cart item count not updating properly in C&C Sandbox
🍕 Pizza
Minor texture adjustments
🏚️ Shelter
Fixed missing headers in tutorial windows
Fixed visible asset loading when entering or exiting shelter
Fixed cropped letters in shelter handbook tutorial view
Fixed visible developer text in shelter handbook
Fixed vinegar bottle not assigning properly to containers
Fixed controller not working on served dishes screen at end of day
🍣 Sushi
Fixed needing to reselect ingredients after placing product on Nori/Nigiri when many products were nearby
Minor localization improvements
🏆 Leaderboards & Challenges
Fixed oven doors breaking in Cooking Challenge and Leaderboards modes
Reworked Leaderboards view in Main Menu to improve gamepad controls
Fixed unnecessary entry in recipe types dropdown
Fixed exception occurring in Leaderboards view
❄️ Winter Holiday
Fixed dish names not updating properly after changing language
Minor Main Menu game mode selection improvements
🔥 SUPERHOT Challenge
Fixed hover UI offset covering items
Thank you for continuing to cook, experiment, and push our kitchens to their limits. We hope you enjoy the new recipes and improvements. See you at the stove, chefs! 👨🍳
Remember to add Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together to your wishlist!
[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2455360/Cooking_Simulator_2_Better_Together/"]
See you next time!
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