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Cooking Simulator VR

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR, SteamVR, PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2 • 2021

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Quick resume

Become the ultimate chef in VR! Take control of a highly polished, realistic kitchen equipped with all kinds of utensils and stands. Unlock and master over 80 recipes or use dozens of lifelike ingredients to cook everything you like. A simulator spiced up with a dash of real-life physics!

Global score

75/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Immersive and intuitive vr controls
    • Realistic cooking simulation
    • Fun sandbox mode for creativity
    • Stress relief and relaxation
    • Career progression and skill development

    Cons

    • Lack of multiplayer and social features
    • Some physics and control glitches
    • Limited content compared to flat version and dlc
    • Price perceived as high by some
    • Minor motion sickness for some players

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to perform cooking actions manually with VR controls, including cutting, seasoning, placing, and moving items with their own hands."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful cutting, timing, and multitasking in a kitchen environment with feedback on dish quality and progression."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal performance and progression rather than direct competition or leaderboards; multiplayer is requested but not present."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long play sessions, habitual play, and strong attachment to the game."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Game is primarily single-player with no current multiplayer; players focus on individual cooking tasks."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Sandbox mode and ability to experiment with ingredients and create custom dishes encourage creativity."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and cooperative dominance is absent."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game to relax, relieve stress, and escape real-life pressures."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try new recipes, experiment with ingredients, and enjoy the sandbox mode for exploration."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Game mostly involves familiar kitchen environments; some discovery in sandbox but limited new area exploration."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some customization of kitchen and dishes is possible, allowing personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Game simulates realistic cooking experiences rather than fantasy or improbable events."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Minimal social connection; primarily solo play with no multiplayer."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn cooking skills, improve timing and precision, and develop multitasking abilities."

    • Health
      -5

      "Game is sedentary VR play without physical exercise or health-related activity."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and active engagement during cooking tasks."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are individual."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; players act independently."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate skills, unlock perks, and progress through career mode with ratings and upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite some stressful moments."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Immersive VR controls and physics provide sensory stimulation and fun."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal achievement."

    • Story
      -4

      "No significant narrative or plot; gameplay is task and sandbox oriented."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players plan cooking order, multitask, and manage timing to complete dishes efficiently."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some tension from time limits and kitchen chaos, but overall controlled environment."

    • Value
      1

      "Mixed opinions on value; some feel price is high for content, others find it worth it especially on sale."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Focus on constructive cooking activities; destruction is comedic and incidental rather than violent."

    • Survival
      -3

      "Low risk environment; no survival threats or resource scarcity."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026