Much like Minecraft, Don’t Starve sends you out to gather resources from the dangers of the world, with an emphasis on cooking and preserving your food. With a name like Don’t Starve, you better believe cooking and eating play a large role in this grim sandbox game. Don’t Starve Image used with permission by copyright holder Overcooked is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Its charm and appeal come out of learning to collaborate with your fellow chefs and cook like champions. While Overcooked is technically playable solo, it is significantly more challenging when enjoyed with others. Your full team of chefs must be working in lockstep to complete the objectives within the time limit and secure a 3-star rating. Each level introduces new obstacles, such as busy pedestrians, to keep you on your toes. Kitchens are often divided into sections, with players divided by speeding buses, tilting icebergs, and other crazy obstacles.
Overcooked shines thanks to its emphasis on teamwork and zany personality. Each player dons a chef hat and dashes around the kitchen chopping up veggies, putting the meal on the stove, washing the dishes, and sending orders out to be consumed.
Ghost Town Games’ cutesy top-down visuals instantly draw you into the game’s frantic kitchen action. In terms of local cooperative play, Overcooked may very well be the most fun we’ve had with a cooking game.
