Cooking Dash

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In Cooking Dash, help Flo and her grandmother manage four DinerTown restaurants while Cookie the Chef is on a cooking TV show. Serve customers, perfect meals in 5 distinct restaurants, and unlock over 100 upgrades for functional and decorative purposes. With 50 levels of gameplay and 3D rendered characters, prepare for a deliciously fun challenge!

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Super fun and addictive, bringing back nostalgic memories for fans of the Diner Dash series.
Fast-paced time management gameplay that challenges players and keeps them engaged.
Works well on Steam Deck with touch screen controls, making it accessible for various platforms.

The game is plagued with glitches, especially in fullscreen mode, making it difficult to play.
Endless mode is non-functional, leading to frustration and disappointment for players.
Mouse cursor issues and laggy performance detract from the overall experience.

story
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story mode takes approximately four hours to complete and features engaging comic book graphics, though it has some issues that may deter replayability. While players appreciate the storyline and visuals, many express disappointment over the lack of an endless mode to extend gameplay beyond the main narrative.
- “The gameplay is fast and it has cool comic book graphics to tell the storyline.”
- “I love the graphics and the story.”
- “The story mode has a few issues, but it is possible to play it.”
- “I played it to finish the story mode, but I won't be playing it further.”
- “I had really been hoping to be able to play it past the story mode for endless mode, which is one of the best parts of this series.”
stability
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous glitches and bugs, particularly in endless mode, which remains unplayable for some users. While some players have found partial fixes for mouse-related problems, the overall experience is marred by choppy performance and frustrating gameplay.
- “The glitches are ridiculous.”
- “It's buggy and looks like garbage.”
- “However, it's just way too annoying to deal with the mouse, the weird glitches, and choppy lag.”
graphics
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cool comic book style and aesthetic upgrades throughout various environments, others note frequent graphic artifacts and occasional crashes that detract from the experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as needing improvement despite their engaging storytelling elements.
- “The gameplay is fast and it has cool comic book graphics to tell the storyline.”
- “I love the graphics and the story.”
- “As you advance through the game, you move through several different restaurants, upgrading the restaurants aesthetically and the equipment.”
- “This version is playable, but the graphics could really use some work.”
- “Frequent graphic artifacts, occasional crashes.”
gameplay
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic appeal and fast pace, complemented by engaging comic book graphics that enhance the storytelling. However, players have reported significant glitches that hinder their overall experience.
- “The gameplay is fast and it has cool comic book graphics to tell the storyline.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The music in the game adds a fun and lively atmosphere, with players enjoying the ability to speed up the jukebox, reminiscent of chipmunk-style tunes. This feature enhances the gameplay experience, making it more engaging and entertaining.
- “Upgrades within the game include speeding up grandma - give her a Red Bull and watch her fly - and speeding up the grills and cookers. In fact, you can speed up the jukebox; I like to think they play the songs at double speed - chipmunk style!”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio quality of the music is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game offers an enjoyable experience, but it suffers from significant optimization issues, including noticeable glitches and mouse stuttering that detract from gameplay.
- “It's a fun diversion, but it's quite glitchy, with the mouse stuttering.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and lag.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization is lacking, making it frustrating to play at times.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the absurdity of characters arriving in pairs but leaving solo, often due to their quirky food preferences and timing. Players find it amusing that guests prioritize desserts over traditional meals, leading to comical situations where diners abandon their companions for ice cream or cake. This playful take on dining dynamics adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “One of the funniest aspects of this game is how players arrive in groups but often leave solo. It's hilarious to see a duo split up just because one of them wants ice cream or cake right away, even if it's only 9 AM! Who orders ice cream for breakfast anyway?”
- “I love the humor in how guests prioritize their orders. It's amusing to watch them leave without their friends, especially when one is waiting for a standard breakfast of chicken wings and bacon while the other rushes off for dessert. Who does that?”
- “The game has a great sense of humor, especially when it comes to the absurdity of guests leaving their companions behind. It's a funny twist that adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.”