Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together
Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together releases on March 31, 2026 for PC (Windows). It is developed and published by Big Cheese Studio. A sequel that expands first person cooking with tighter physics, recipe creation, and optional online co‑op, it asks you to run a kitchen, master techniques, and blow off steam in creative mode when experiments go loud.
DLC
No DLC announced at this time.
Editions – what’s included
No special editions confirmed at this time.
Review
The sequel sharpens the feel of chopping, searing, and plating. Utensils behave reliably, ovens hold temp, and spice measurements finally matter. The new recipe blueprints are the hook, letting you design dishes, test them, then push them onto a menu that reacts to consistency and quality. Co‑op turns service into a controlled chaos where roles matter: expo, grill, garnish. The apartment space doubles as a sandbox to try risky combos without tanking a shift.
Collisions can still get messy when too many props tangle, and pathfinding hiccups can slow a busy line. Those moments aside, the feedback loop from prep to plate feels snappier than the first game, and the challenge ramps in a fair arc. If you liked the original, this is a confident upgrade.
Verdict
Tasty iteration with smarter systems and a fun co‑op spin.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8 64‑bit | Windows 10 64‑bit |
| CPU | Intel i5 2nd gen or AMD Bulldozer | Intel i7 2nd gen or AMD Ryzen |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel Arc A380 or GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or Radeon RX 580 | Intel Arc A770 or GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB or Radeon 6800 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
