Pizza Bandit

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Pizza Bandit is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by JOFSOFT and was released on August 25, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Pizza Bandit is a chaotic mix of third-person shooting and high-pressure cooking in a 4-player co-op adventure. Play as an ex-mercenary using time-travel tech to complete missions where battling enemies and preparing pizzas happen simultaneously. Balancing combat and culinary skills, every mission is a frantic race to build the galaxy’s greatest pizza joint.

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Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

story9 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game combines cooking and shooting mechanics in a fun and chaotic way, providing a unique gameplay experience that is enjoyable both solo and with friends.
Players appreciate the humor and creativity in the game's design, with many finding the missions entertaining and the character customization options engaging.
The developers are responsive to feedback and show potential for future updates, making players optimistic about the game's growth and improvements.

The game suffers from balancing issues, particularly in difficulty scaling for solo players, making some missions feel overly challenging or too easy depending on the player count.
There are technical issues, including crashes and bugs, as well as concerns about the quality of AI-generated content, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience.
The game is perceived as lacking in content variety and polish, with some players noting repetitive gameplay and a need for more diverse enemy types and mission structures.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is light and often overshadowed by its gameplay mechanics, focusing on quirky missions that blend cooking and shooting elements. While some players appreciate the humorous and chaotic nature of the missions, others criticize the lack of a deep narrative, noting that the fun lies more in the gameplay loop and cooperative experience than in a compelling storyline. Overall, the missions provide a variety of challenges and customization options, making the game enjoyable despite its minimal narrative depth.
- “The missions are necessary to upgrade his kitchen and get his restaurant (which serves as the hub world) closer to launch day, but the honest-to-god actual gameplay loop is to play missions and upgrade Malik and his weapons.”
- “As the missions progress, I encountered sitcom-like stories set in various eras.”
- “I'm invested in the story and the lore of the world as well.”
- “However, if you're here for the story, this isn't for you.”
- “It's poorly made, generally not very fun, the story is virtually nonexistent, the tone is incoherent and the existence of AI-generated assets signals to me a general lack of care or attention to detail.”
- “Some have criticized the plot or lack thereof (I wasn't expecting much of one...) but the trailers promised pizza, guns, and monsters and that's exactly what's been delivered.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of third-person shooting and cooking mechanics, offering a fun and chaotic experience that keeps players engaged. While the mechanics are generally easy to grasp, some users noted a lack of depth and polish in certain areas, particularly in melee combat. Overall, the game provides a satisfying gameplay loop with diverse mission styles, though it may not attract a large player base due to its pricing and some technical shortcomings.
- “The gameplay is a nice mix of shooter and cooking minigames.”
- “The gameplay loop is fun, chaotic, and surprisingly satisfying, blending two completely different ideas into something that feels unique.”
- “Gameplay is very fluid and something new with the combination of third-person shooter and the cooking mechanics + co-op.”
- “The missions are necessary to upgrade his kitchen and get his restaurant (which serves as the hub world) closer to launch day, but the honest-to-god actual gameplay loop is to play missions and upgrade Malik and his weapons.”
- “The mechanics are like a late 90's game with no separation of camera and aim speed.”
- “Gameplay is very fluent and something new with the combination of third person shooter and the cooking mechanics + coop.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the jokes and dialogues to be both funny and cleverly crafted, often blending dark and twisted elements with chaotic gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to create hilarious moments, especially in multiplayer settings, making the humor a significant draw for players. Overall, the comedic aspects are considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Some of these moments are hilariously brilliant.”
- “The humor alone is worth the price of admission for me.”
- “The numerous dialogues and stories are filled with a dark and twisted sense of humor.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it as generic and lacking depth, often describing it as "soulless" and reminiscent of AI-generated content. While some enjoy the energetic background music during gameplay, others find the limited selection in the jukebox repetitive and unoriginal. Overall, there is a consensus that the soundtrack needs significant expansion and improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics, the music, the chaos!”
- “I’m having so much fun cooking to the mixed soundtrack of intense BGMs that are going harder than they ever need to and my friends' screams as they use their bodies to block a horde of enemies so I can take my time and make the perfect salmon roll…”
- “As far as the music goes: I do think they need to expand heavily upon the soundtrack; the jukebox in the 4-person party hub area only chooses 1 track and can get repetitive as it is a single track and they are all instrumental.”
- “Bragging so much about a few songs in a jukebox that were made by AI and leaving the rest of the game out of sight is one-sided, in my opinion.”
- “Music is very generic, sounds like something that was crafted in an AI test kitchen; I'd go as far as to say it's borderline soulless on that front.”
- “As far as the music goes, I do think they need to expand heavily upon the soundtrack; the jukebox in the 4-person party hub area only chooses 1 track and can get repetitive as it is a single track and they are all instrumental.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them average and lacking distinctiveness, while others appreciate the aesthetic and optimization options available. Many feel that the visuals do not live up to the expectations set by the trailer, and there are criticisms regarding the similarity of enemy designs. Overall, the graphical quality appears inconsistent, with some players experiencing dissatisfaction even on high settings.
- “The graphics, the music, the chaos!”
- “- awesome aesthetic”
- “I think they did a good job with the graphics and everything.”
- “Trailer was 100% better than game graphics and gameplay.”
- “The graphics aren’t particularly distinctive despite the concept; they’re pretty average.”
- “Combat just doesn't hit well, the soundtrack sounds like non-copyright music that YouTubers would use, and the graphics are god awful to look at (and I played on the epic graphics preset).”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly for some users and offers various graphics options, others report struggles on lower-end hardware like the GTX 1060. Day-one performance may require adjustments for optimal play, especially on devices like the Steam Deck, but many players have experienced solid performance without significant issues.
- “Game runs smoothly, easy to understand mechanics.”
- “Lots of options for graphics and optimization, including frame generation.”
- “Performance is solid; I haven't had any issues so far.”
- “Optimization: honestly, it struggles on a 1060.”
- “Could use a bit of optimization, but again, it's day one.”
- “I was running this on Steam Deck, and it ran okay without any hiccup (although you will have to adjust the settings for better performance).”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, primarily due to the numerous unlockable features that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Lastly, there is a lot of replay value with all the unlocks.”
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse character choices and branching storylines.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and different strategies you can explore.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with some players labeling it a "cash grab." There is a sentiment that the focus on monetization detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users.
- “Played the tutorial and one mission, and I can already tell this is a cash grab type of game.”
- “Maybe a couple of posters here and there, but we need to stop listening to streamers who purposely find the bad things or make up bad things just to get views and monetization for their channel.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game currently has limited content, leading to a grindy experience reminiscent of "Deep Rock Galactic" (DRG), primarily focused on cosmetics. While some find the repetitive nature of the combat acceptable, others express concern about the potential for monotony if more content isn't introduced.
- “I feel like there is not a huge amount of content released yet, but that's subject to change if the developers continue to develop as they should. DRG was similar in that it quickly became grindy with only cosmetics and a few other items available.”
- “The combat feels a lot like DRG in its somewhat grindy plainness, which is fine with me personally and doesn't bother me.”