Cooking Simulator VR

About

Cooking Simulator VR is a virtual reality game that lets you become a master chef in a realistic kitchen setting. Featuring 80+ recipes, 140+ ingredients, and advanced cooking mechanics, the game offers a realistic cooking experience with hand poses generated in real-time and resistance in products while cutting. With career and sandbox modes, realistic physics, and perks and skills to unlock, this simulator is sure to spice up your VR experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

+11

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,771 reviews

gameplay30 positive mentions

story10 negative mentions

The game provides a fun and immersive cooking experience in VR, allowing players to interact with ingredients and utensils in a realistic way.
Many players appreciate the chaotic and humorous elements of the game, such as the ability to blow up the kitchen or create bizarre dishes.
The graphics and physics are generally well-received, with players noting that the game captures the frantic atmosphere of a real kitchen.

The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, particularly with cutting mechanics and object interactions, which can lead to frustration.
Some players feel that the game is overpriced for the amount of content available, especially since it lacks DLCs present in the non-VR version.
Motion sickness is a common issue among players, with some reporting discomfort due to the game's movement mechanics.

gameplay
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many praising the fun and engaging cooking mechanics, particularly in VR, while others criticize the lack of new features and unpolished controls. The game offers a variety of cooking activities that can be both intense and enjoyable, but some players find the mechanics clunky and the gameplay repetitive after a short time. Overall, while the game has solid potential and enjoyable elements, it suffers from issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “It's so flexible and flawless in its execution and is genuinely loads of fun gameplay-wise.”
- “Not only is the PC version an absolute blast, but with all the amazing VR gameplay coupled with the different types of kitchens, DLC, visuals, etc., it 100% deserves a Game of the Year award!”
- “The mechanics of manipulating the utensils, equipment, and food have been cleverly done, making it quite easy to get to grips with.”
- “This game is overrated and overpriced for the gameplay.”
- “After about 30 minutes of gameplay, there's not much to do.”
- “I was going into this game thinking it might not be anything particularly special, with buggy mechanics and clunky movements.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
67%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as "great" and "smooth," particularly in VR, while others criticize the optimization, noting lag and glitches even on lower settings. The in-game graphics, especially the depiction of food, are highlighted as visually appealing, but overall, many users feel that improvements are needed for a more consistent experience.
- “In-game graphics are also better than some artworks for the game: food depicted in the game looks actually quite good and delicious.”
- “Definitely worth the money; the VR game is amazing, and the graphics are beyond lit. Love it!”
- “Game has great mechanics, great graphics, great gameplay, great everything!”
- “This game is extremely laggy, slow, and glitchy on my Quest 2 even on the lowest graphical settings.”
- “It does not seem well optimized; I have a pretty beefy computer, but the graphic settings had to be set pretty low to get a mostly smooth experience.”
- “I ensured there was no frame rate cap and made sure the graphics settings were set as high as possible, but these problems still persisted.”
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
72%
22%
The game lacks a substantial story, with many users noting that the career mode feels devoid of narrative depth. While some players find the campaign mode's structure somewhat engaging, it is often criticized for being overly guided and glitchy, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the absence of a compelling story is a common sentiment among reviewers.
- “The campaign is kind of irritating with how much it guides you around, but I guess that's expected since it's sort of a story.”
- “So I played the original and now I tried the VR version on my Oculus Quest 2, and it's a great VR iteration of Cooking Simulator.”
- “---{ story }---”
- “There's no story in the career mode, physics feel janky, the only music is from radio presets.”
- “The campaign is kind of irritating with how much it guides you around but I guess that's expected since it's sort of a story.”
- “Now I know this thing says it's compatible with Oculus Rift so there could be a headset disconnect somewhere in there, but I played this with the Oculus Quest 2 and honestly, this was probably one of my more unenjoyable VR experiences.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The music in the game primarily consists of a limited selection of radio presets, which some players find repetitive and sparse, with only a few tracks available. While the ability to add custom music and internet radio stations is praised, the default volume settings can be frustrating, as they start at a loud level and are difficult to adjust until after a tutorial. Overall, players enjoy the immersive experience of cooking with music, but many express a desire for a broader and more varied soundtrack.
- “I highly recommend this game if you like to cook in real life, and of course the custom radio music is an amazing addition.”
- “You can add your own music and internet radio stations to the in-game radio too!”
- “Normally in real life, you can't go around a professional restaurant kitchen alone creating recipes while you vibe with classical music playing in the background, but that's why VR exists and that's why this game is awesome!”
- “The main menu music defaults to an ear-splittingly loud 100%.”
- “Each station has like 3 songs and you'll hear them on repeat a lot.”
- “I believe there's only 2 or 3 tracks and although they fit the kitchen vibe well, it's a bit repetitive… of course an easy fix is to just turn this music down and play whatever you wish on Spotify.”
optimization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
59%
24%
The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting performance issues even on high-end hardware, such as the 3090 ti. While some players noted improvements after updates and appreciated the range of customization options, others found the VR version particularly clunky and unoptimized. Overall, many recommend waiting for further optimization patches before fully engaging with the game.
- “Well after a couple of updates, I can safely say that it is now very optimized and have almost no issues.”
- “A metric ton of customization and optimizations to accommodate most ranges of PC rigs.”
- “It's optimized well, so no frame drops. Also, the sandbox mode was an amazing addition to the career mode, allowing you to practice being efficient and experiment with random recipes.”
- “If you really enjoyed the PC experience, you may find that the VR version is just far too clunky and unoptimized to enjoy it as much as the original...”
- “This is a poorly optimized, buggy mess of a game.”
- “The performance even on all low is aids.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally described as problematic, with numerous users reporting various glitches and bugs, including game-breaking issues and clunky mechanics. However, many players find the quirks amusing and the overall experience enjoyable, suggesting that while the game is a "buggy mess," it still offers fun gameplay. Some users express hope for future optimizations to address these stability concerns.
- “I was going into this game thinking it might not be anything particularly special, buggy mechanics, clunky movements.”
- “This is a poorly optimized, buggy mess of a game.”
- “There's too many game breaking glitches.”
emotional
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players expressing feelings of nausea and frustration due to gameplay mechanics, while others find a sense of immersion and authenticity in the chef experience. Notably, one player reported significant emotional distress, crying over their inability to play, highlighting the game's impact on their feelings. Overall, the emotional engagement varies widely, with both positive and negative sentiments expressed.
- “It’s now been over a week and I cried myself to sleep last night because I couldn’t play the game.”
- “I want to cry.”
- “Made me feel like a real chef.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, blending realistic cooking mechanics with comedic elements, such as funny glitches and quirky interactions. Players find joy in both intentionally messing up dishes and the overall absurdity of the experience, reminiscent of titles like Surgeon Simulator. While the VR adaptation is less unwieldy than its predecessor, it still delivers a hilarious and entertaining gameplay experience.
- “Funny bread soup 10/10”
- “Hilarious game 10/10”
- “My understanding is the original non-VR version was sort of intentionally unwieldy to create a humorous experience (in the vein of Surgeon Simulator, etc.), that is not so much the case here (which is good).”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to progress. While some appreciate the balance between realism and the reduction of waiting times, many feel that the repetitive tasks can detract from the overall enjoyment, making it a game best played in moderation.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I find the game tedious and I wouldn't play it constantly, maybe once in a while.”
- “Use prep time before each day starts to get a head-start on tedious tasks like cutting potatoes, mixing soups, and portioning/seasoning meats that are complicated to prepare (e.g., beef chuck).”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its amazing quality and nearly perfect physics, creating a relaxing environment that provides a welcome break from more intense VR experiences. Players appreciate the chill vibe, even before fully engaging with the campaign.
- “The atmosphere is amazing and the physics are almost perfect for a game like this.”
- “I haven't even started the campaign yet and have only cooked one thing, and I'm already loving it for the chill atmosphere to break up between intense VR games.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, particularly in its VR port version, suggesting a lack of value for players.
- “Another cash grab VR port.”