Diner Bros

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 509 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
Diner Bros Game Cover
Starting at $0.79Buy now
Get on Steam

Diner Bros is a fast-paced cooking and management game. Players work together to serve customers, cook meals, and upgrade their diner. The goal is to keep customers happy and complete each level's objectives before time runs out. Coordination and multi-tasking are key in this fun and challenging co-op experience.

  • PC
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 509 reviews
gameplay17 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Diner Bros offers a fun and engaging co-op experience, allowing players to work together in a restaurant setting while managing orders and serving customers.
  • The game features a variety of customer types and food items, adding depth and challenge to the gameplay as players must adapt to different demands.
  • The upgrade system allows players to enhance their restaurant, making the gameplay rewarding as they progress and unlock new recipes and equipment.
  • The game can feel repetitive and short, with some players finishing the campaign in just a couple of hours, leading to a desire for more content.
  • Controls can be unresponsive or difficult to manage, especially when trying to interact with items, which can hinder the overall experience.
  • The lack of online multiplayer limits the ability to play with friends who are not physically present, reducing the game's accessibility for some players.
  • gameplay60 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, drawing strong comparisons to "Overcooked" while offering a unique twist with restaurant management and character progression. Players appreciate the co-op experience and the variety of modes, although some express a desire for more customization options and smoother controls. While the game has room for improvement, particularly in mechanics and graphics, it successfully delivers a satisfying and addictive gameplay loop that keeps players coming back.

    • “Solid game, with fun and goofy mechanics, lots of different modes to play in.”
    • “The gameplay has something different to offer here and it does it really well, although I still would like the polish that Overcooked's mechanics have, but the controls work just fine in this game.”
    • “A really fun game to play with friends, especially if you're craving more Overcooked-type gameplay.”
    • “Being forced to buy sticky hands makes gameplay super annoying sometimes if I'm trying to pick up one single item and it makes me pick up two.”
    • “The graphics are a little bit janky, and the controls and mechanics are sometimes a bit wonky.”
    • “However, there is no gameplay direction.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and simplistic, contributing to an overall feel-good vibe, though some users noted that they can appear dull and janky at times. While the art style is appreciated, there are complaints about performance issues on PC, with some players finding it hard to run despite the minimal graphics. Overall, the visuals are seen as charming but could benefit from enhancements and better optimization.

    • “Couple that with an adorable art style, great soundtrack, and overall feel-good vibe, this is a perfect game for people who like cooking games.”
    • “The graphics are adorable and simplistic, the different mechanics in both cooking and the customers you serve is fun and challenging, and the progress and challenge is nicely done with an upgrade menu after each level for you to spend your money on.”
    • “The graphics are nice and the overall feel of the game is one of a quality product.”
    • “The graphics are a little bit janky, and the controls and mechanics are sometimes a bit wonky.”
    • “The game is hard to run on the PC, even more than Overcooked 2, and this has very simple graphics. For example, I can play Tomb Raider with good graphics, and with this, I need to put everything on low.”
    • “Despite it being graphically minimal and a much less intense game than Overcooked, this game will not run on a single PC in my house.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game has received positive feedback for its overall quality, with a standout soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. While the opening song was criticized, the rest of the music, including enjoyable jazz tunes, is praised for being engaging and not intrusive. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's feel-good vibe and complements its adorable art style.

    • “Couple that with an adorable art style, great soundtrack, and overall feel-good vibe, this is a perfect game for people who like cooking games.”
    • “Whomever the composer is did a pretty good job with the music for the game as a whole.”
    • “How much did the opening song cost?”
    • “The soundtrack is way better in my opinion and I don't find myself wanting to turn the music off.”
    • “Also, if you are into jazz music at all, there's some quality jazz tunes throughout most of the game.”
  • story7 mentions

    The game's story revolves around upgrading and expanding a restaurant through various quests and missions, which can be both engaging and frustrating due to the requirements for progression. Players can unlock upgrades and face challenges that resemble the gameplay of "Overcooked," but some find the difficulty level in achieving the necessary stars for advancement to be a significant barrier. Overall, while the story mode offers a structured progression, it may be time-consuming and challenging for some players.

    • “There is a story mode where you slowly upgrade and expand your restaurant, and there is an alternative game mode called 'challenges' that is more like Overcooked-style levels.”
    • “You will also get upgrades that you can obtain and buy once you complete certain missions and goals, which will make you more productive and ease your way around the levels as you progress.”
    • “I've tried story mode with my husband.”
    • “There is a story mode where you slowly upgrade and expand your restaurant, and there is an alternative game mode called 'challenges' which is more like Overcooked-style levels.”
    • “I cannot tell you how long it takes to finish the story mode, as my husband and I failed to do so.”
    • “It's not super time-consuming, but it is annoying if you needed that upgrade for the next day to fulfill the quest requirements.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its abundance and charm, with many finding the challenges and scenarios, such as extinguishing fires, to be particularly amusing. While some characters may be perceived as annoying, this adds to the overall comedic experience, making it enjoyable for both single and multiplayer modes.

    • “A big amount of content, humorous and challenging.”
    • “Some of the customers are funny and others rather annoying (but that's the charm).”
    • “Challenges are so funny, and the best part is that you can play single player.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates a generally smooth performance, but users report occasional bugs, particularly with item interactions and freezing issues that can disrupt gameplay. While some achievements may require a grind, these stability concerns do not overshadow the game's overall quality.

    • “It took me a long time to complete only because it is hard to satisfy the food critic when the entire game freezes every few seconds.”
    • “Some of the achievements are a bit grindy, and sometimes the game can be a bit buggy, but other than that it's a great game!”
    • “It can feel a little buggy (namely with picking things up off the ground) but overall runs very smoothly!”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers a decent level of replayability, particularly for fans of time management genres like Diner Dash or Burger Shop, with clear goals that maintain engagement. However, some players feel it lacks significant replay value, especially after completing it quickly.

    • “Super fun and highly replayable.”
    • “As a solo player, I love this game. I finished it rather quickly; however, if you enjoy games like Diner Dash or Burger Shop, I find the replay value to be good.”
    • “The clear goals it sets are enough to keep it engaging, even if it doesn't have a lot of replayability.”
    • “It doesn't have a lot of replayability, but the clear goals it sets are enough to keep it engaging.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game initially enjoyable but ultimately tedious and repetitive, with co-op challenges recommended to alleviate the monotony. Some achievements require significant grinding, and occasional bugs can detract from the experience, though the overall game is still well-received.

    • “It's okay at first but becomes tedious and repetitive, and the challenges, which might break it up, are recommended for co-op only.”
    • “Some of the achievements are a bit grindy, and sometimes the game can be a bit buggy, but other than that it's a great game!”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its lack of optimization, with many users stating it is in dire need of significant improvements to enhance performance.

    • “It is in need of some serious optimization.”
    • “This game is in dire need of optimizations.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization model is criticized for its lack of player agency, as users cannot create characters, customize their restaurant layout, or select the menu. Additionally, the absence of in-game advertising options limits potential customer growth, forcing players to pay for targeted advertising instead.

    • “You can't create characters, you can't choose the placement of anything in your restaurant, you can't choose the menu, and there's no in-game advertising for your restaurant to bring in more customers.”
    • “You have to choose which markets you advertise to and pay for advertising.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews highlight concerns regarding character development, particularly criticizing the use of cultural stereotypes and inappropriate costumes for characters engaged in culinary activities. Many users express disappointment, urging for more thoughtful and respectful character designs that avoid perpetuating outdated or offensive representations.

    • “I don't think characters making sushi or burritos need to be wearing cultural costumes instead of chef outfits or be characterized by stereotypes like a Fu Manchu. I really hope you reconsider the character designs; I am honestly a bit shocked to see this in this day and age.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Buy Diner Bros

Play time

7hMedian play time
12hAverage play time
4-24hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

Videos

Similar Games

Game News