Overcooked! 2 is a fast-paced cooperative cooking simulation game developed by Ghost Town Games and published by Team17. As the sequel to the award-winning Overcooked!, it challenges 1–4 players to work together in increasingly chaotic kitchens to prepare and serve a variety of dishes. Set in the whimsical Onion Kingdom, players must save the realm from “The Unbread” by mastering recipes, navigating dynamic kitchen layouts, and overcoming environmental hazards in both local and online multiplayer modes.
Key Features
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Chaotic Cooperative Gameplay Work with up to three other players in local couch co-op or online multiplayer to prepare, cook, and serve orders under time pressure
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Dynamic Kitchen Environments Cook in unconventional locations such as hot air balloons, magical wizard schools, moving trucks, and even outer space, with layouts that shift mid-level
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Expanded Recipe Variety Prepare sushi, pasta, cakes, burgers, burritos, pizzas, and more, each with unique preparation steps and cooking times
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New Throw Mechanic Toss ingredients directly to teammates or into pots and pans, adding speed and strategy to kitchen coordination
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Environmental Hazards Overcome obstacles like teleporters, conveyor belts, collapsing floors, and moving platforms that change gameplay flow
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Story Campaign Progress through a lighthearted narrative as you travel across the Onion Kingdom to defeat The Unbread
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Seasonal and DLC Content Access themed kitchens, recipes, and chefs through free updates and paid expansions such as Surf ‘n’ Turf, Campfire Cook Off, and Carnival of Chaos
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Accessible Yet Challenging Easy to pick up for casual players but offers depth and mastery for competitive high-score chasers
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Highly engaging and fun for groups
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Wide variety of levels and recipes
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Supports both local and online multiplayer Cons
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Can be frustrating without good communication
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Single-player experience less dynamic than co-op
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility
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HDTVs with HDMI input
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: Overcooked! 2 – PS4
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Genre: Cooperative Cooking Simulation, Party
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Developer: Ghost Town Games
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Publisher: Team17
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Release Date: August 7, 2018
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Modes: Single-player, Local Multiplayer (1–4 players), Online Multiplayer (up to 4 players)
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Rating: ESRB Everyone (Comic Mischief)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: Optional DLC packs and cosmetic content
