Cooking Craze

Cooking Craze is a fast-paced restaurant game where players cook and serve dishes from around the world to keep customers happy and grow their culinary empire. With over 100 ingredients to choose from, players can create premium dishes and launch new restaurants, while making classic dishes like burgers, pizza, sushi, and more. The goal is to master the kitchen and play fast, but keeping customers satisfied is key to success.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Cooking Craze offers addictive gameplay with vibrant graphics, making it a fun and engaging time management game.
The game is easy to play and serves as a great time killer, perfect for casual gamers looking to relax.
It combines elements from popular games like Overcooked and Diner Dash, providing a unique culinary experience.

The game has a pay-to-win structure, making it difficult to progress without purchasing upgrades or boosters.
Many players experience bugs and issues with saving progress, leading to frustration and loss of game data.
The gameplay can become grindy and unbalanced, especially in later levels, which may deter casual players.

gameplay
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Cooking Craze offers addictive gameplay that is visually vibrant and engaging, making it a standout in the mobile culinary genre. However, it lacks the depth and dynamic co-op experience found in games like Overcooked, and while it excels in fun mechanics, it may not provide the same level of challenge as some competitors. Overall, it delivers a fast-paced and entertaining culinary experience, though it could benefit from more diverse challenges.
- “A delightful culinary journey, Cooking Craze stands above many in the genre with its vibrant graphics and addictive gameplay, though it lacks some depth in story.”
- “Like a spatula-wielding ninja, Cooking Craze out-sizzles Diner Dash, serving up addictive gameplay with a side of hilarious chaos.”
- “A fast-paced culinary delight, Cooking Craze outshines its rivals with superior graphics and addictively fun gameplay mechanics.”
graphics
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Cooking Craze" are consistently praised for their vibrancy and cuteness, contributing to an engaging and visually appealing experience. Reviewers highlight the game's superior visuals as a standout feature in the mobile culinary genre, enhancing its addictive gameplay. Overall, the graphics are described as well-balanced and complemented by a wealth of content.
- “A delightful culinary journey, Cooking Craze stands above many in the genre with its vibrant graphics and addictive gameplay.”
- “In the bustling world of mobile culinary games, Cooking Craze stands out with its engaging mechanics and vibrant visuals.”
- “Well balanced and cute graphics with tons of content.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its significant grinding requirements, which may deter some players. However, casual gamers have found success progressing without spending money, suggesting that patience and dedication can lead to enjoyment despite the grind.
- “The game is extremely grindy; if you don't like that, it's not for you.”
- “While being a bit more grindy, I haven't spent a single dollar and have gotten through just fine with the spoons I've earned. Definitely play this if you're a casual gamer like I am.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story in "Cooking Craze" is described as a delightful culinary journey that enhances the game's vibrant graphics and addictive gameplay; however, it is noted to lack depth, making it less impactful compared to other elements of the game.
- “A delightful culinary journey, Cooking Craze stands above many in the genre with its vibrant graphics and addictive gameplay, though it lacks some depth in story.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Cooking Craze" is characterized by its chaotic and entertaining gameplay, likened to a "spatula-wielding ninja" that adds a comedic flair to the cooking experience, making it more engaging than similar games like "Diner Dash."
- “Like a spatula-wielding ninja, Cooking Craze out-sizzles Diner Dash, serving up addictive gameplay with a side of hilarious chaos.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a predatory cash grab, with many users feeling that it disguises its pay-to-win elements under the guise of offering a free experience.
- “This game is just a predatory cash grab wrapped up in a 'you can do it for free' bow.”