Sizzle & Stack

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Sizzle & Stack is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Arvis Games and was released on August 5, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Sizzle & Stack is a fast-paced card-based cooking simulator where you manage a growing kitchen by stacking ingredients, tools, and stations as cards. Blend strategy, timing, and resource management to serve increasingly demanding customers and unlock upgrades. Each day presents new puzzles, challenging you to create everything from simple soups to gourmet masterpieces.

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Single-Player

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop, combining elements of cooking and card management that keeps players engaged for hours.
It features a charming art style and a cozy atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play and appealing to fans of cooking games.
Players appreciate the balance of challenge and relaxation, with mechanics that allow for intuitive problem-solving and a satisfying sense of achievement.

The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with card management and recipe unlocking.
Some players find the progression too fast, leading to a lack of organization and difficulty in managing recipes and ingredients.
There are complaints about the game's design choices, such as unserved customers cluttering the game and the lack of clarity on recipe requirements and spoilage.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is initially chaotic but becomes engaging as players learn to pace themselves and focus on upgrades. The mechanics are simple yet addictive, offering a fast-paced experience that encourages exploration and self-discovery. While some design choices may be questionable, the overall gameplay is fun and reminiscent of similar titles, making it a captivating experience.
- “I opened it and blinked and almost 2 hrs had passed, so you know how addicting the gameplay loop can be.”
- “Great game, very fun mechanics, it's fast paced and an engaging level of difficulty.”
- “However, the gameplay is extremely fun and addicting.”
- “Gameplay may seem a bit chaotic at first, but will settle after a while as long as you pace yourself and don't unlock packs too early and focus on getting the right upgrades and expansion.”
- “Then there are some game design choices that, while subjective, are also very dubious, particularly considering many mechanics were adequately 'solved' in the inspiration source.”
- “Of course, this shouldn't affect the game's core mechanics, but rather be a simple 'customization' feature and shouldn't create unnecessary clutter.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being inconsistent, with frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While it functions adequately at times, many users feel it resembles an abandoned project, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
- “It's a buggy mess that seems to have been abandoned by the developers shortly after the release.”
- “The game itself works relatively fine - most of the time - but sometimes glitches out and detours run without rhyme or reason.”
- “In this state of the game, it's buggy as hell.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Users express a desire for improved optimization in the game's recipe generation system, noting issues with repetitive orders and limited variety despite having numerous unlocked recipes. They hope for updates that enhance the randomness and diversity of recipe availability.
- “I hope to see more improvements and updates, particularly in the optimization of the randomized order. Sometimes I get the same order repeatedly, even though I have around 20 recipes unlocked that I've never tried to make because nobody orders them.”
- “The optimization of the recipe generator is crucial. It can only be purchased once, and it tends to produce the same recipes I already have, which limits my options.”
- “I hope to see more improvements and updates, particularly in the optimization of the randomized order. Sometimes I get the same order repeatedly, even though I have around 20 recipes unlocked that I've never tried to make because nobody orders them. Additionally, the recipe generator can only be purchased once and tends to produce the same recipes I already have.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking. The performance issues make it frustrating to play, and it feels like the developers haven't prioritized fixing these problems.”
- “I find the optimization to be quite poor. The game often lags during crucial moments, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it hard to enjoy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of achievements to be somewhat excessive, but for some, like the reviewer, it adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- “The achievements are a bit grindy, but personally, that is my jam.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and not rewarding enough.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its relaxing vibe, enhanced by a soothing background music that contributes to a sense of calm and enjoyment.
- “I loved the chill rush atmosphere with a bit of music in the background.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and ambient sounds creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for creating a chill and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience with its background presence.
- “I loved the chill rush atmosphere with a bit of music in the background.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music selection is diverse and really sets the mood for each level.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their unique art style, which significantly enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It's incredibly fun, and I was super drawn to the very unique art style.”