Overcooked 2 review

Overcooked 2 is the couples game people joke about, because it is built to make you shout instructions at each other. You run a kitchen against the clock, chopping, cooking, plating and washing up while the floor splits, platforms move and teleporters send your chef somewhere else. The Steam page lists classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players, plus versus modes on shared or split screen. Levels last a few minutes, so it fits a short evening, and the controls are simple enough for someone who rarely plays. Steam users rate it Very Positive. Its value score reflects the $24.99 list price and frequent discounts on Steam. Couples should know what they are signing up for: the time pressure is the point, and some pairs find it more stressful than fun. There is also little story, so it works better as a regular party game than as a shared adventure.

Who it is for

Couples who like fast, loud, laugh-out-loud sessions that test communication.

Price

$24.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store list price).

$24.99 normally
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players
• Co-op and versus modes on shared or split screen
• Kitchens that move, split apart and use teleporters
• Recipes including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas
• Throw ingredients across the kitchen to save time

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Short levels fit a quick session
• Strength: Simple controls that new players pick up fast
• Strength: Very Positive Steam rating from more than 14,000 English reviews
• Weakness: Time pressure can cause real arguments
• Weakness: Little story to follow
• Weakness: Online play needs a copy per player

Key facts

• Developer: Ghost Town Games, Team17
• Publisher: Team17
• Released: August 7, 2018
• Players: 1 to 4
• Steam list price: $24.99

Where it ranks

Overcooked 2 is No. 5 in our Best Games for Couples verdict.