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Happy's Humble Burger Cult is a single player and multiplayer management game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Scythe Dev Team and was released on July 16, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

The original cooking horror returns in an unhinged co-op experience for 1-4 players. Grill burgers, serve customers, and hit your quota before the kitchen turns into a nightmare. When Asset Joy begins her hunt, try to escape alive and extract your hard-earned cash to survive another shift. COOK, SERVE, HIT YOUR QUOTAYou and your crew are hired to participate in an experiment run by the Paragon Cor…

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 357 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions

  • Engaging cooperative cooking gameplay with chaotic and fun multiplayer experience; highly enjoyable with friends and recommended for co-op play.
  • Unique blend of horror and fast food simulation creating a tense yet humorous atmosphere, enhanced by creative use of voice commands and incantations.
  • Active and responsive developers with frequent updates improving balance, adding content, and fixing bugs; good replay value with many maps, modifiers, and cosmetics.
  • Single-player mode is unbalanced and difficult, especially near end of shifts, with tasks feeling overwhelming and often requiring multiplayer for a full experience.
  • Tutorial and instructions lack clarity, leaving players confused about some mechanics and how to complete end-of-shift duties effectively.
  • Performance issues and bugs present including UI glitches, crashes, and unpredictable multiplayer problems; audio mix and volume balancing can be problematic.
  • gameplay

    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, fast-paced cooking and restaurant mechanics with a compelling co-op experience, though some find the loop repetitive and lacking meaningful progression. While the game offers polished core mechanics and engaging multiplayer, it suffers from confusing UI, bugs, and occasional performance issues. Overall, fans of the genre appreciate its unique blend of humor, horror, and roguelike elements, but some suggest alternative titles for a smoother or deeper gameplay experience.

    • “Gameplay is fun, maps are gorgeous, art style is awesome, and the soundtrack is amazing!”
    • “Almost all the mechanics work very well together, few bugs, very polished and optimized; most importantly, plays very well and is scary.”
    • “The core gameplay of Happy's Humble Burger Farm combined with VC-cast spells, gambling, lobby upgrades, collectibles, modifiers, and other game stuff that gets saved as long as you keep surviving the shifts (it's a roguelite!), character customization, all progress made saves, and many more cool things!”
    • “Neither of these means of progression change much about the core gameplay loop since locations don't seem to have major gimmicks that would make choosing to reroll an actual decision.”
    • “Gameplay loop gets stale quick with no real progression to speak of in terms of altering that loop in any meaningful way, the interesting conspiracy story of the first game is functionally not present at all so if you're hoping for more going on in terms of lore from the first game, unless it's super well hidden there's little substance there.”
    • “You have to figure it all by yourself, but it's frustrating because you die several times at the start if you don't understand the game mechanics.”
  • story

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some appreciating its connection to previous entries and lore, while others criticize the lack of clear narrative progression, cutscenes, and engaging objectives. Many find the story delivery through collectibles and tapes obscure and feel the gameplay loop lacks meaningful story development. Overall, longtime fans hope for further narrative expansion, but currently, the story feels underdeveloped compared to prior titles.

    • “I wish there was a bit more of a story mode but great game overall.”
    • “I don't know why but this whole storyline is my favorite.”
    • “Good price, fun gameplay, you can’t really tell it’s their first multiplayer game and it expands on the lore and story of the Scythe Saga universe.”
    • “It has no backup story at all.”
    • “It only has story through tapes which are difficult to find, and collectibles that aren't even clear that you can get.”
    • “The cooking itself is alright, but overall it's hardly anything more than a copy and paste cycle of gameplay with no clear story progression or end.”
  • humor

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    94% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its chaotic, funny, and sometimes creepy charm, especially shining in cooperative play with friends. While some find it repetitively less funny over time or a bit unpolished, the blend of comedy with horror elements creates a unique and engaging experience that balances laughter and tension effectively.

    • “The characters are hilarious, especially when they run.”
    • “This game is very addicting and we had so many panics and laughing moments.”
    • “The game clearly understands that cooperative horror is often at its best when players are laughing one moment and screaming the next, and it leans heavily into that dynamic.”
  • optimization

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is mixed, with smooth performance and polished mechanics reported by some, but notable issues such as stuttering, unstable frame rates, and worsening performance over time affecting others. Players with above-recommended specs still experience dips and microstutters, making the experience frustrating until improvements are made. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, significant performance fixes are needed to fully recommend the game.

    • “Almost all the mechanics work very well together, few bugs, very polished and optimized; most importantly, it plays very well and is scary.”
    • “Dope concept and runs smoothly for the most part.”
    • “Performance wise the game runs okay.”
    • “This game unfortunately suffers from lack of optimization, especially when compared to something like Happy's Humble Burger Farm.”
    • “Performance wise, I am above the recommended specs and the default settings were enough to cause sharp dips from 70 down to 50 fps; toggling off a few settings was enough to reduce it but I wanted to note it in case others with similar specs had issues.”
    • “Performance is not stable, many microstutters.”
  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its diverse range, blending relaxing and intense tracks seamlessly, and contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack is described as amazing and immersive, enhancing both gameplay and thematic elements with memorable compositions. Users also suggest creative additions like dynamic music-based gameplay features to further engage players.

    • “I love the music; I love the mixture of different tracks from relaxing to intense, just love it.”
    • “Gameplay is fun, maps are gorgeous, art style is awesome, and the soundtrack is amazing!”
    • “Please drop the OST; the songs for the game and the festival location are amazing.”
    • “Wtf is this music?!?”
    • “The festival map should have a DJ booth keeping an enemy at bay that gets angry if you don't change or replay the song often enough. It should scale the time it takes the song to end based on the number of players in the lobby (more players = shorter song). Also, place the DJ booth a good distance from the rest of the kitchen.”
    • “There's no time pressure past quota, and you can work as long as you want (or so it seems), yet even with it enabled, the music that plays during the clock-out phase still makes me rush to get everything done and get out of there.”
  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their impressive visuals, memorable art style, and gorgeous maps, which stand out among similar titles. While not aiming for cutting-edge fidelity, the art direction is creative and complements the gameplay well. Some users note minor issues with cluttered level design and lack of visual cues, but overall, the graphics are considered a strong and enjoyable aspect.

    • “Gameplay is fun, maps are gorgeous, art style is awesome, and the soundtrack is amazing!”
    • “The visuals of this game are very impressive and are probably this game's strongest aspect at the moment.”
    • “It's not perfect, but I've gotta respect the fair pricing, competent design, excellent visuals and overall creativity.”
    • “Beyond that, if you call the complete cluster of trash around every single nook and cranny on the very first level, which serves as the welcoming mat for everybody, a 'stylish aesthetic' then I would say that is a problem.”
    • “The game is essentially the same as the previous just with newer graphics, gambling, and character customization that doesn't really matter right now; it just needs more uniqueness and playability.”
    • “Since you have to read because there's no visuals to guide you in a smooth way, you stare at the screen and memorize it before starting or do 3-4 toppings at a time.”
  • grinding

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be generally engaging and not overly intrusive, with multiplayer and cosmetic elements adding appeal. However, some aspects, like managing multiple tasks or orders, can become tedious and repetitive, occasionally affecting the overall enjoyment.

    • “This game feels grindy while not being too in your face.”
    • “When there's other order-types active, such as pickup and the drive-thru, it becomes a lot more tedious because I can't keep track of what has already been done and the orders are never delivered automatically.”
    • “Both tasks end up being tedious because I either can't find every thermostat or the enemy constantly sees me while I am restocking, mostly before I even see them.”
  • stability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues, especially during co-op and lobby sessions, which can detract from the experience. While stability is a concern, players still find the gameplay enjoyable despite these technical flaws.

    • “Lobbies are a bit buggy (to be expected on release) and crash a lot.”
    • “Game can be a bit buggy, audio levels seem really off and a lot of things need to be turned down (individual player volume please). Performance gets worse and worse the longer you play.”
    • “The game has a fair amount of bugs and glitches but the gameplay loop is very enjoyable.”
  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through tighter mechanics, deeper lore, and a satisfying gameplay loop with meta progression. While the core experience is engaging, some users suggest adding more content like new enemies or randomized endgame bosses to further enhance variety. Overall, the design choices and multiplayer framework significantly boost replay value compared to previous entries.

    • “Tighter mechanics, deeper lore, killer soundtrack, and tons of replayability.”
    • “Small, affordable, demanding but satisfying gameplay loop, focus on replayability and meta progression.”
    • “Scythe dev team has expanded the series in meaningful ways, introducing more variety, stronger replayability, and a multiplayer framework that perfectly complements its bizarre premise.”
    • “I will say this though, it definitely needs more content to add to the replayability, like new enemies or different end game bosses and random changes.”
  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere blends horror with humor, creating a unique tone that can be both creepy and funny depending on the group. However, it doesn't fully capture the nostalgic and immersive atmosphere of its predecessor, and some players feel it could benefit from more focus on its eerie, fast food-themed setting.

    • “The game has a strong atmosphere of horror, but depending on the company, it can also be one of the funniest games you can find.”
    • “Increased enemy variety, downtime to enjoy with friends and figure stuff out during levels, and balancing would make this game my favorite multiplayer co-op, especially if it leaned more heavily into atmosphere and the creepy fast food theme.”
    • “It captures a unique atmosphere and nostalgia that sets it apart from other games.”
    • “But it doesn't quite capture the atmosphere and nostalgia of the other game.”
    • “Increased enemy variety, downtime to enjoy with friends and figure stuff out during levels, and balancing (both up and down, depending) would make this game my favorite multiplayer co-op game, especially if it took more inspiration from its roots, leaning more heavily into atmosphere and creepy fast food theme (like in Happy's Humble Burger Farm).”
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Play Times

32h Median play time
24h Average play time
8-40h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Happy's Humble Burger Cult is a management game with horror and comedy themes. Common tags for Happy's Humble Burger Cult include first-person, indie, psychological, psychological horror, action roguelike and others.

Happy's Humble Burger Cult is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 24 hours playing Happy's Humble Burger Cult.

Happy's Humble Burger Cult was released on July 16, 2026.

Happy's Humble Burger Cult was developed by Scythe Dev Team.

Happy's Humble Burger Cult has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Happy's Humble Burger Cult for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Happy's Humble Burger Cult is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Happy's Humble Burger Farm, Funnel Runners, Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together, Goblin Cleanup, Into the Radius 2 and others.