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Overcooked! 2
A cooking game for up to four chefs, where orders pile up and the kitchen keeps changing under your feet.
Online and shared-screen co-op for up to 4 players. Crossplay only between PC systems.
- 4 online
- 4 shared-screen
Where to buy
Playing together
- Online co-op4 players
- Local co-op4 playersShared screen
- YesOnly between PC systemsFriends on different platforms, such as PC and PlayStation, can play together.
- Not confirmedA friend can join or leave while you are already playing, without starting over.
- Not confirmedFriends play free with a Friend's Pass or similar.
- Steam DeckVerifiedValve's own rating
About the game
You are chefs racing to fill orders in short timed levels. You fetch ingredients, chop, fry, boil, plate up, serve and wash the dishes. Each kitchen has a twist. Floors drop away, tables slide, a spinning wall splits the team, or you cook on two rafts drifting down a river. A level lasts about four minutes and earns one to three stars.
Up to four chefs share one kitchen and one screen, on one screen or online. Nobody has a fixed job, so you decide who chops, who cooks and who washes up. You can throw raw food across a gap to a friend, which saves time and causes plenty of mistakes. There is also a versus mode for two teams.
It is simple to learn and loud to play, and it is at its best with everyone in one room. It suits families and mixed groups who do not mind arguing about who dropped the lettuce.
How it feels
Kind of game
Short rounds that anyone can join. Easy to learn, loud to play and best with a room full of people.
- A big part
- Now and then
- Rivalry in the group
- Unlocks and progress
- Planning ahead
- Sessions
- Short rounds
- About
- Cooking
Rated on our own feel scale. 7 sources back these ratings.
Screenshots
From the Steam store page. Open one to see it full size.
If you liked Overcooked! 2
You will probably enjoy these too. Each one says why.
Overcooked!
Why it scores 91%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Party game
- Core to both
- Tension and danger, Laughter and chaos, Working in sync
- About
- Cooking
- Sessions
- Short rounds
- Notable in both
- Getting better
- Co-op
- Shared-screen local co-op for up to 4 players
How Overcooked! differs
- No online co-op
- 4 shared-screen
Both are party games anyone can pick up. Both keep you on edge. Both get loud and silly when plans go wrong.
But no online co-op.
Diner Bros
Why it scores 84%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Party game
- Core to both
- Tension and danger, Working in sync
- About
- Cooking
- Notable in both
- Laughter and chaos, Getting better
- Sessions
- Short rounds
- Co-op
- Local co-op for up to 4 players
How Diner Bros differs
- Less slapstick than Overcooked! 2
- No online co-op
- 4 on one screen
Both are party games anyone can pick up. Both need you to talk and act in sync. Both are about cooking.
But less slapstick than Overcooked! 2.
PlateUp!
Why it scores 80%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Party game
- Core to both
- Tension and danger, Laughter and chaos, Working in sync
- About
- Cooking
- Notable in both
- Getting better
- Co-op
- Online and shared-screen local co-op for up to 4 players
How PlateUp! differs
- Less slapstick than Overcooked! 2
- More building than Overcooked! 2
- More planning than Overcooked! 2
- Repeatable runs and missions, not short rounds
- A roguelike, so every run starts over
- 4 online
- 4 shared-screen
- Crossplay
Both are party games anyone can pick up. Both keep you on edge. Both get loud and silly when plans go wrong.
But less slapstick than Overcooked! 2.
All co-op facts
Last checked 24 October 2026. The small numbers link to the page that states each fact.
Co-op
- Fewest players online
- Not confirmed
- Separate-device co-op
- Not confirmed
- Most players on separate devices
- Not confirmed
- Free base co-op
- No
The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
- 202122232425
- Confirmed free setups
- Does not apply
- Friends can join mid-game
- Not confirmed
- Only one of you needs to buy it
- Not confirmed
- Voice chat by distance
- Not confirmed
Platforms
Genres
Sources
25 pages
team17.comOfficial site, read 23 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Platforms.
- Online co-op: Page says you can play in local co-op or online.
- Local co-op: Page says you can play in local co-op, in local and online multiplayer.
- Most players online: Page says up to four players for local co-op or online play.
- Most players on one screen: Same sentence gives up to four players for local co-op.
- Platforms: Shows buy links for PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, and says the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available.
support.team17.comOfficial support page, read 23 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Crossplay, Crossplay between.
- Platforms: Article updated 2025-06-04 names PC, Mac and Linux players.
- Crossplay: Steam PC, Mac and Linux share play. Steam/Epic requires the matching crossplay branch. Publisher support pages disagree about GOG, so GOG branch participation is unconfirmed. Consoles and All You Can Eat are separate.
- Crossplay between: Main group is PC, Mac and Linux. Switch and Switch 2 are a second group. Overcooked! All You Can Eat is a different game and does not join.
xbox.comStore page, read 23 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen.
- Platforms: Lists Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Release date 2018-08-07.
- Most players online: Capabilities list online co-op for 2 to 4 players.
- Most players on one screen: Capabilities list local co-op for 2 to 4 players.
xbox.comStore page, read 23 October 2026
Backs Online co-op.
- Online co-op: The PC SKU lists native online co-op for two to four. Its description warns that friend invitations are unavailable while online matchmaking remains available. Its generic cross-platform badge does not establish a named hardware group.
store.playstation.comStore page, read 23 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen.
- Platforms: Lists PS4 only.
- Most players online: Network play is 2 to 4 players and needs PlayStation Plus.
- Most players on one screen: Store shows 1 to 4 players on one console.
nintendo.comStore page, read 23 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Release date.
- Platforms: Lists Nintendo Switch.
- Most players online: Shows 2 to 4 players online.
- Most players on one screen: Shows up to 4 players on a single system.
- Release date: Lists August 7, 2018.
store.steampowered.comStore page, read 23 October 2026
Backs About, Laughter and chaos.
- About: User tags include Cooking.
- Laughter and chaos: User tags include Funny and Comedy.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 23 October 2026
Backs Steam app ID, Online co-op, Local co-op, Release status, Platforms, Release date.
- Local co-op: Categories include Online Co-op and Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Release status: Steam lists the game as available to play.
- Platforms: Lists Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Release date: Lists Aug 7, 2018.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 23 October 2026
Backs Steam Deck.
- Steam Deck: Valve rates the game Verified on Steam Deck.
wikidata.orgWikidata, read 23 October 2026
Backs Wikidata item, Genres, Platforms.
- Genres: Wikidata lists the game as a simulation.
- Platforms: Wikidata lists Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
pcgamer.comPress, read 23 October 2026
Backs Split or shared screen, Sessions, Laughter and chaos, Tension and danger, Working in sync, Kind of game, Physical comedy.
- Split or shared screen: Says it is not the same as sharing a room and a screen with three others.
- Sessions: Review from 2018-08-07 says you serve as many dishes as you can within four minutes, in separate stages with a three-star total.
- Laughter and chaos: Says the game is funny because it gets so frantic.
- Tension and danger: Says the four-minute clock makes it very stressful.
- Working in sync: Mentions fellow players barking at each other for ingredients.
- Kind of game: Calls it simple enough for the whole family.
- Physical comedy: Describes throwing food on the same button as chopping, so mistakes happen, and kitchens that split and move under you.
gamesradar.comPress, read 23 October 2026
Backs Laughter and chaos, Tension and danger.
- Laughter and chaos: Review from 2018-08-07 says the chaos is where the laughs come from.
- Tension and danger: Says a session can be quite stressful.
nintendolife.comPress, read 23 October 2026
Backs Working in sync, Getting better, Sessions, Rivalry in the group.
- Working in sync: Review from 2018-08-07 says the layouts often make talking a must.
- Getting better: Says some levels are tough and three stars can take repeated tries.
- Sessions: Describes levels cleared for one to three stars.
- Rivalry in the group: Mentions a Versus mode where two teams compete in one kitchen.
kotaku.comPress, read 23 October 2026
Backs Kind of game.
- Kind of game: An undated Kotaku list entry calls it a top-down party game.
support.team17.comOfficial support page, read 23 October 2026
Backs Crossplay.
- Crossplay: Team17's Switch 2 FAQ from 2025-10-24 says Switch and Switch 2 players can play online together. That is a separate group from PC.
gameinformer.comPress, read 23 October 2026
Backs Unlocks and progress.
- Unlocks and progress: Says stars gate new levels and chefs unlock as costumes.
destructoid.comPress, read 23 October 2026
Backs Planning ahead.
- Planning ahead: Review says groups agree on roles before the timer starts, then adapt when hazards hit.
store.playstation.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms.
- Platforms: The current PS4 original is explicitly playable on PS5, with possible feature differences. This is backward compatibility, not All You Can Eat or a native PS5 original edition.
support.team17.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Crossplay.
- Crossplay: The August 8, 2025 support article confirms the Team17 friend system and matching Steam/Epic crossplay branch. It limits that storefront group to Steam and Epic, conflicting with the older general article's GOG inclusion.
store.steampowered.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Free base co-op.
- Free base co-op: The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
store.epicgames.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Free base co-op.
- Free base co-op: The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
store.epicgames.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Free base co-op.
- Free base co-op: The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
store.playstation.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Free base co-op.
- Free base co-op: The checked PlayStation full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
xbox.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Free base co-op.
- Free base co-op: The checked Xbox full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
nintendo.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Free base co-op.
- Free base co-op: The checked Nintendo full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.