Diner Bros

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 455 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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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
  • Windows
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Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 455 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging gameplay, especially enjoyable in co-op mode with friends or family.
  • Offers a unique blend of cooking and restaurant management, allowing players to upgrade their diner and interact with quirky customers.
  • Less chaotic than Overcooked, making it more accessible for casual gamers while still providing a satisfying challenge.
  • Campaign is relatively short, with some players finishing it in just a couple of hours, leading to a desire for more content.
  • Controls can be clunky, especially when using a keyboard, making it difficult to interact with items smoothly.
  • Lacks online multiplayer options, limiting the ability to play with friends who are not physically present.
  • gameplay47 mentions

    The gameplay of this game is often compared to "Overcooked," with many players appreciating its fun, cooperative mechanics and the added depth of managing and upgrading a restaurant. While the game offers a satisfying experience with unique challenges and character interactions, some users noted issues with sluggish controls and a desire for more customization options. Overall, it provides an engaging and enjoyable gameplay loop, especially for fans of time management and cooking games, though improvements could enhance the experience further.

    • “Played with different sets of friends via remote play, every gameplay was unique and it doesn't get old.”
    • “A really fun game to play with friends, especially if you're craving more Overcooked-type gameplay.”
    • “It has the simplistic but incredible time management and cooking mechanics from Overcooked while also giving you the experience of running and upgrading your own restaurant.”
    • “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 only major downside to this game is that when you press a direction, the characters turn kind of slowly (50 milliseconds compared to 10 milliseconds in Overcooked), so sometimes the gameplay feels sluggish.”
    • “The graphics are a little bit janky, and the controls and mechanics are sometimes a bit wonky.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and simplistic, contributing to its fun and feel-good vibe. However, some users noted issues with performance, stating that the game is hard to run on PCs despite its minimal graphics, and mentioned that the visuals can appear janky or dull at times. Overall, while the art style is appreciated, there are calls for improvements in graphical quality and performance.

    • “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 simple yet pleasing.”
    • “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.”
  • music9 mentions

    The game's music has received positive feedback, with many praising the overall soundtrack and its feel-good vibe, particularly highlighting the quality jazz tunes throughout. While the opening song was criticized, the rest of the music is considered engaging and well-composed, contributing significantly to the enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “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.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it very funny and enjoyable, particularly in the challenges and interactions with quirky characters. While some characters may be perceived as annoying, this adds to the game's charm. Overall, the combination of humor and engaging content enhances the fun of both single-player and multiplayer experiences.

    • “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.”
    • “Big amount of content, humorous and challenging.”
  • story5 mentions

    The game's story revolves around upgrading and expanding a restaurant through various quests and missions, which can be somewhat tedious if upgrades are needed for timely quest completion. Players can also engage in an alternative challenge mode reminiscent of "Overcooked," but some find the difficulty in achieving the required star ratings for progression frustrating. Overall, the narrative is tied closely to gameplay mechanics, focusing on restaurant management and improvement.

    • “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.”
    • “Quests for each campaign unlock the restaurant upgrades and food critic.”
    • “The quests for each campaign to unlock the restaurant upgrades and food critic feel tedious and repetitive.”
    • “It's not super time-consuming, but it is frustrating when you need an upgrade for the next day to fulfill the quest requirements.”
    • “The story mode, where you slowly upgrade and expand your restaurant, lacks depth and engagement compared to the alternative challenge mode.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers moderate replayability, particularly appealing to fans of time management genres like Diner Dash and Burger Shop, with clear goals that maintain engagement. While some players find it fun and highly replayable, others feel it lacks depth for extended play.

    • “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.”
  • 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.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it generally runs smoothly, players have reported occasional bugs, particularly with item interactions, and some experience frequent freezing that can disrupt gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “It can feel a little buggy (namely with picking things up off the ground) but overall runs very smoothly!”
  • 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 engagement, 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. Jayfl, I really hope you reconsider the character designs; I am honestly a bit shocked to see this in this day and age.”
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Play time

19hMedian play time
14hAverage play time
4-24hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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