The sequel to the co-op cooking party game, still gleefully chaotic. Coordinating dishes together sparks both laughter and shouting matches, and online play rounds it out. An absolute must with friends.
Your verdict
Category
Party / Minigame4 players3+
Co-op
Split screen
Description
Cooks scramble through shifting kitchens to prep and serve orders against the clock. Published by Team17, released worldwide in 2018 and playable by up to four. Frantic player coordination, levels that move or split apart, dozens of recipes, online play and chaotic cooperation.
Overcooked! 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Plating dishes assembly-line style in a kitchen that shifts beneath your feet quickly descends into collective mayhem. The coordination turns hilarious: everyone shouts, grabs the wrong counter and ends up laughing at the inferno. Inventive levels, online play and a versus mode make every service a memorable night.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,5 GB📅07/08/2018
Published by Team17
Overcooked! 2 (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Four kitchens, one team, and very quickly shouting in every direction: this co-op cooking party-game demands frantic communication to push plates out before everything burns. You split tasks, bicker good-naturedly, miss an order by a whisker and crack up. The arguments are part of the fun, and the instant pick-up-and-play makes it a classic you'll relaunch without a second thought with family or friends.
Is Overcooked! 2 still worth playing in 2026?
Overcooked! 2 remains one of the best triggers of friendly couch chaos around. Its recipe has not changed: shifting kitchens, orders to serve against the clock, and frantic coordination that turns the slightest slip into laughter or an argument. The levels that split, slide or flip keep a delightful inventiveness, and the added online play widens the possibilities. Solo, it loses much of its flavour. But with company, its demanding curve and infectious energy have not aged a single bit. A dependable pick for shared play that still reliably brings a group together.
