Cooking Companions

Cooking Companions
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Metacritic
93
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85.146
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$14.99
Release date
7 October 2021
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93 (875 votes)
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92 (13 votes)

Solve the mystery deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. Will you butter someone up first? Or will you wind up on the chopping block?

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Cooking Companions system requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics
  • Storage: 350 MB available space
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princelinx81
princelinx81

I really love this game. The story is coo, and I kept getting jumpscared too many times. XD I highly recommend this.

Bosh
Bosh

I love learning how to cook and have fun with my little vegetable friends! Nothing else is happening... why do you need to see in the basement...

Mad Gay
Mad Gay

Cooking Companions has enticed me since the original mention of Slavic folklore. After watching a very thorough lets play, I decided I had to play for myself and now since the DLC has come out, I don't regret one minute of playing. The backstory is fascinating and the horror of it all is a nice little thread to tie the story all together. The characters are vibrant and mostly all lovable (especially the Chompettes...and more especially after the DLC). It was fun to find all the easter eggs but those jumpscares never quite stopped scaring me. Would totally recommend this game to someone who loves finding all the hidden things in the nooks and crannies of indie games. Can't wait for more from the developer.

pfinkrat543210
pfinkrat543210

This game is absolutely amazing! It is almost like Doki Doki Literature Club with the vibe it has but doesn't quite have the controlling aspect. There's more mystery to this game than meets the eye, definitely recommend 100%!!!

milesamare
milesamare

The mixture of mind boggling and well researched folklore, lighthearted and dark gut-busting comedy, wacky and easily sympathetic characters, adorable sentient foods, and soil-your-pants horror makes this game the perfect recipe for an unforgettably rich experience that won't stop giving and giving until you're stuffed.
This is hands down on my short list of favorite visual novels, I remember playing the Appetizer Edition for hours on end.

BUY THIS GAME, especially if you're looking for a piece of mouthwatering horror that will excite your taste buds and satisfy your appetite... just watch out for that knife. 10000/10

Anonymous
Anonymous

I think it's a really good game the first time you play through, but I don't think it has much replay value. Once you go through one sad, tragic tale and see the twist at the end, I think you've gotten your 15 dollars out of it. If you're interested in the other endings, just look up a compilation. Still, really strong story! I enjoyed it a lot. I just wouldn't play it over and over again like I do some games.

Rose
Rose

This game is great. Loved the creeping horror feeling. Nothing like a witch in a cabin for a game theme.

JunpeiJackFlash
JunpeiJackFlash

A fantastic and terrifying experience. I figured out the ending reveal (or at least part of it) rather quickly, but that just made the game all the more interesting. I wish there was more secrets here to discover but I think I might've eaten this game up a bit too quickly, haha! I'm definitely excited to see what Deer Dream Studios has in store after this! Hoping for more excellent horror! Although, given I just bought this after a major story update, I can be patient and let them rest. It's well-deserved for crafting such an amazing game that's held my attention hostage these past few days. I just can't stop thinking about it.

TURN ON THE LIGHT. REAP WHAT YOU HAVE SOWN.

10/10

calmdevill
calmdevill

This game is SO much fun!! You get really attached to the characters, as if you know them personally. The extra backstory for each character are really well done and make you feel really bad for them. The characters also have such different personalities.
It makes you think of theories and backstories of the characters, and you will most likely always be wondering what's next!
I really recommend this game.. its honestly one of my favorite games!

Choccy
Choccy

I like this game a lot, which you could probably tell by the fact that I got all the achievements. The lore, the characters, the horror, all of it I found great. Especially the art and the sound.

I was recommended this game to me by a friend and I am grateful for that and recommend it to anyone else who loves these type of visual novel horror games.

wolf
wolf

i made some freinds and it came out great!~!
this is a really good choice if you were a fan of doki doki or visual novels in general.

tibreggin
tibreggin

a super amazing game if you're into psychological horror & are looking for a visual novel that is on the shorter side 10/10

Igs
Igs

If you like cannibalism and sitting for ages mindlessly clicking through dialogue then you'll enjoy this game

jenbobby
jenbobby

At first the game seems short and sweet (or as sweet as a cannibalistic horror game would get), but trust me, once you're down the rabbit hole, you can't escape.

kiodiiya
kiodiiya

Made my Steam account just to play this game. Incredibly well written dialogue, interesting characters, and a genuinely disturbing plot. Definitely a breath of fresh air in the Psychological Horror genre. I REALLY enjoyed getting spooked by my new Cooking Companions

dhruvsha44
dhruvsha44

Well,it definitely takes the cake.
by a cake i mean a cannibalistic one,also would like to mention the way horror is not in your face the entire time really love it.

ZA DOGGO
ZA DOGGO

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Loviepuppy
Loviepuppy

If you're looking for a horror visual novel that relies less on jumpscares and more on writing that will make your skin crawl, this game is for you.

YetiCock
YetiCock

look once you beat the DLC for the first time right before it tells you to play new game plus do it rolls the credits and plays some FIRE original music. the game is worth it just to hear that insane song at the very end. it caught me off guard but it was something else. the game is great but nothing compares to that song.

Th30nlyLuminous
Th30nlyLuminous

This game was absolutely crazy, and I loved every second of it (I played most of it offline). The amount of time and effort that was put into making this game can be seen throughout, and it really blew me away. I would definitely recommend playing this game if you want to go on a wild ride, filled with amazingly timed and detailed jumpscares, and a story that will throw you for a loop.

Ritual
Ritual

I'm not much for leaving reviews, but this relatively short horror game has SO much depth and lore, and so many interesting spooks, you'll be searching for theories and and about the history surrounding aspects of the game for weeks afterwards. No matter what Deer Dream Studios does next, count me in. This isn't an experience I will ever forget.

Japanic666
Japanic666

Cute game, keeps you on your toes, not as disturbing as I thought, but I still liked playing it. Would recommend anyone just trying it out at least once.

zeezombiex
zeezombiex

A great game. Definitely a fun, scary time. I would recommend this to anyone looking for something both cute and spooky.

bloodyoverdrive
bloodyoverdrive

Cooking Companions has an interesting setting and execution for a horror VN. Appreciated the additional story update, adds even more to the backstory. Well done.

flabbiestseven
flabbiestseven

This game is awesome! I'm getting close to 100% this game. This game is absolutely worth every penny. I will be on the watchout for anything else DeerDream Studios creates. Enjoy!

betsy.church
betsy.church

I definitely recommend this for someone looking for a simple yet lore dense game. I finished it pretty quick and 100% beat it and had a lot of fun doing so.

CallmeGus
CallmeGus

One of the best horror games I've ever played, To describe anything that happens would ruin the entire experience. Definitely worth the buy.

LilacLevels
LilacLevels

Very interesting story line with a lot of twists, you can play one story line for an hour or end up down a rabbit hole of options.

Foxofdoom
Foxofdoom

positive:
- story
- the amount and quality of jumpscares as well as the atmosphere

negative:
- game could be longer

estimated time: ~7h
rating: 8/10

pLAyA iNN0XiA
pLAyA iNN0XiA

Are you looking for a game that will scratch your DDLC itch? This is one of the few visual novels that has done that for me and left me genuinely interested but do not get it mixed this is not doki doki!

You will need to go through this blind to truly understand and feel the impact of the story and while not everything goes answered that is okay.

Remember your choices matter: Karin has a J∆ƒƒ∆Ǥ∆ʓ∆ɲI∆ɳ

Rbit
Rbit

What a lovely game

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???

cooking companions? more like cooking mama

or cook your fucking mother... you decide i guess?

also karin pls marry me sit on my face and then eat my corpses :flushed:

pierced_piece_of_putty
pierced_piece_…

honestly the best part about this game for me is the art. the story doesnt have any nuance, no mystery, the characters feel bland and to just serve their porpuse of the plot. it is entertaining, ill give it that, but dont expect some ground breaking horror here.
the monster designs dont do much for me either, the alt versions of the sprites are scarier than the actual monsters/ demons/ whatever

Luna Anarchy
Luna Anarchy

It's actually insane how much extra secret content is in this by waiting till the end of credit scenes. I streamed this and my viewers and I absolutely loved it, 100000% recommend. Definitely more underrated than it should be.

Coffee
Coffee

Best to watch out for that knife.

dog behind screen
dog behind screen

it's fine to go through with friends, get a couple scares. otherwise though this visual novel felt pretty boring. i know visual novels arent known for their fast-paced excitement, but this isnt my first horror visual novel. trying to get other endings felt too repetitive like your choices mattered even less so than most vnovels. the horrors became stale very very quickly. distorted face after distorted face, a couple jumpscares thrown in here and there, but it was all the same thing over and over. by the end i couldn't care less for the spooks. the background to the story is alright. i liked what they were going for, i liked the setting, i liked who the player character was supposed to be, but the plot still felt shallow. karin is cute but i'm biased for cannibalistic murder wives. the whole thing felt like it was lacking something. couldn't play through more than about two and a half times.
all in all, i needs more cooking.

Rbdius
Rbdius

I loved cooking with my companions :)

Abby Girl
Abby Girl

Has more questions than answers

The story doesn't make sense in the beginning. But it does drop subtle hints.The game thumbnail and recent announcement thumbnail gave some hints as well. Since this is a visual novel, its better to play with a walkthrough.

After the first game end credits, the story will start to make sense.... a bit. I am honestly not a fan on the narration cuz it got way too confusing for my brainlet to process and theres random jumpscares and an ??? entity talking in a foreign language.

Scary stuff

Jumpscares
Creepy art
Suddenly the room turns off
Character become spooky
Mutilation
Murder
Cannibalism
Ghosts???
Music

Gameplay

The game is a visual novel. You just click through the dialog to proceed, it's like reading a book but has character art, music, background, etc. There was however a little gameplay feature where you use a flashlight on a dark room and a fight sequence with someone.

There a lot of endings and routes to uncover a total of 80 achievements to unlock. The start screen music changes to a horror music when you leave it for too long. I was cleaning my room when suddenly the music turned creepy.

PlaysNero
PlaysNero

The Characters Are Interesting And I Love The 'MEAT' Recipes, They're To DIE For! :3

RadioSilent
RadioSilent

It’s a pretty good visual novel esk game and scary for what it is wheather it be in the moment, or seeping anxiety overtime, this game manages to give you goosebumps while providing great visuals and story.

Dinf3rnoTTV
Dinf3rnoTTV

I'm not too big on horror games but this one takes the cake for me!

Utgard Uttie
Utgard Uttie

This game is great! It's good at scaring you in many ways like through psychological horror as well as traditional jump scares and sudden realisations.
The main story is quite fast and easy to digest, not to mention there's a lot of things to discover which can take a few hours. Good value for the price.
The plot is engaging and there's lots of mysteries to be solved.

Just don't leave the game paused by mistake ;)

Blattdorf
Blattdorf

Let's just say playing this game in the middle of the night is simultaneously the recommended experience and also a bad idea because you'll have trouble ungluing yourself from it, and then you'll have a really vivid nightmare (maybe).

Highly recommended, especially for Halloween!

SmolBeanMyth
SmolBeanMyth

This game is pretty interesting and I absolutely adore the Chompettes. Their relationship is really amazing. I was also caught off guard by some spooky moments. It's not that scary, but it is cool.
Some issues I have with the game is that it's short considering how pricey it was. It took about 2-3 hours for me to complete and the rest is me messing around with different choices and getting all the achievements. I got it on sale for $10 I think, but it's still a bit pricey. Like, there are other Visual Novels (not DDLC) that's semi short, has great live 2D animations, and a few endings for about $1-$5 (great example is Vampires' Melody, but it's not a horror VN).
I'm happy this game isn't too boring with a bunch of text on screen, but it's really short for something that's originally $15.

jaedongang22
jaedongang22

im quandale dingle so only my opinoin matters

chaos1842
chaos1842

a delightfully dark game about cooking with friends

Anti_Is_Smol
Anti_Is_Smol

This game is very intriguing, one part of the game made me very disturbed for quite some time. But that shows that this game can be un-expecting in some parts, which is why this is an amazing game!

SinisterRegret98
SinisterRegret98

Im gonna tell you right now.... DDLC did NOT do me dirty like this. This game made me cry, made my heart stop in fear,,, and also made me smile through some tears. It's such a good game, but also unsettling. ALSO can we just like... talk about the AGGRESSIVE cannibalism? Whats potato's backstory? Why is he so .... off. Granted everyone is a little off in some way but potato realllllly got me thinking.
Overall, LOVE it

Alyssa4Life
Alyssa4Life

T h i s r e v i e w h a s l e f t t h e c a b i n .

DocWyldeCard
DocWyldeCard

I'm not normally one for cutesy stuff.
Thankfully, that cutesiness is only a facade. >:D
This game will make your blood run cold...

AOTZ
AOTZ

I'm a meat and Potato guy... no literally my body is in a pot of meat and potatoes somebody help 😟

AlexaVonRox
AlexaVonRox

Absolutely loved this game, I saw some YouTubers play this game and wanted to play it for myself. Highly recommend it if you love psychological horrors ^^

MeleckoGecko
MeleckoGecko

don't trust those fucking veggies, or meat, for that matter

lillieqlosx
lillieqlosx

!!SPOILER WARNING!!
I still need to like max out relationships and stuff but I thought that this game was really interesting and worth the money. I would recommend playing in a dark room with headphones, sadly I couldn't, however I think it would be much more fun and scarier. As for nightmare mode, the jumpscare of the floating girl down in the basement scared me so much. Great job game devs. Jumpscares usually don't get me but I jumped and yelled in genuine fear. I would've liked the option to stop Anatoly from leaving the cabin after maxing out my relationship with him, or at least the option to say something to him when Gregor turns to you. Although this isn't exactly an issue just what I would have preferred! I also really loved the soundtrack of the game. The character designs were very unique and for me personally I really loved it. I also enjoyed the fact that you can unlock REAL recipes that you can make irl. I haven't seen any other cooking games which do this however if there are any could someone please tell me ; ) I really enjoy the "cute but creepy" and "it's not what it seems" aspect in games and I think that this game captured that perfectly. A lot of people have already said this but the game is very similar to Doki Doki Literature Club, and that also is a game which captures the "it's not what it seems aspect. During my time playing the game, I didn't experience any bugs, glitches or lag. The developers must have worked extremely hard to create such an amazing game and I thank them. Also, even though each character only had like one line, I believe that the Voice Actors captured what the everyone would sound like. If you're planning on playing this don't watch any playthroughs either, it's better to go in blind. Overall, Cooking Companions was a lovely game to play and I really enjoyed it!

hbledsoe89
hbledsoe89

I absolutely love this game! I would recommend this for anyone that loves horror dating sim games

PopTopMop
PopTopMop

Don't waste your money on this. Short game, too.

There's NG+ which I didn't do because of how absolutely terrible the first playthrough was.

All the horror was cheap. Flashes of disturbing imagery, literally making you search a dark room with a flashlight, and just going "ooOOooOOoo scary face on character!!!!" after the first death. The Chompettes were utilized poorly at best, carrying absolutely no weight ever since they were afraid of one of the character's ghost walking around (which was the most unnecessary reveal with nothing else backing it.)

Moving on from trash to trashier, the ending made me feel like I should've been paid to play this god accursed game. Absolutely disgusting, having the first genuinely well written buildup in the entire game, with one of the ghosts even asking you to "turn on the lights" so that they can "see your reaction" when you see her, which proceeded to lead you into a BOSS BATTLE with THREE BUTTONS with the most ragtag HP and randomly yellow bar. Game felt like it was made because some new coder played a psychological horror game which actually did the genre justice and decided they wanted to make some shittier, less 4th wall breaking, less scary, less original DDLC. The post-credit reveal too was honestly depressing as well, they tried so hard to make an ending which would stay in your mind and "shock" you, when they just make even more nonsensical developments. Why would they act completely normal? Such a terrible ending, even if there were more content in NG+ I don't care to even search it up. Genuinely disappointed after that enormous pricetag for such a short game and all the user reviews.

There's much more I could write about, but if you're just reading this-

TLDR; Lack of depth, linear story, GARBAGE story, worst ending in gaming which genuinely looks like a combat demo (correct, COMBAT) from someone who just started coding, barely any content. Please don't buy this game, $15 is a scam. I wouldn't be paid to play the rest of this.

Anonymous
Anonymous

I played this game about a week ago....?? and I would totally recommend this to anyone willing to spend their night playing and more than likely getting jump scared!! This game was SO FUN to play and there are so many cool endings to explore, so I would suggest to go through multiple different playthroughs (especially if you're playing Cooking Companions for lore purposes). A lot of aspects of this game are indeed scary so if you can't stomach the darker-toned games, then maybe keep an eye out while playing or enjoy this game with a friend! Another thing to mention is the cool art designs, characters, and all of the items you can collect while playing! I don't want to possibly spoil anything so I'll end it there. I hope more content regarding Cooking Companions comes out, it was very fun! 9/10!! Just not a fan of jumpscares :)

Greasons
Greasons

it started off intriguing, the concept is fairly unique, the air of mystery and a certain uncertainty as to what exactly is going on is very compelling but it just... kinda flops toward the end, be it the lack of any real conclusion or solid answers it just generally failed to keep its momentum.

if you enjoy horror stories and visual novels its likely still worth your time at least trying though

Swiggs
Swiggs

This happened to my buddy Teddy

Ghost
Ghost

This game was AMAZING!!! I LOVE the plot, the idea of being trapped with a group of people with no food is a situation that has happened many times in history and I LOVE the idea of showing what its like!!! I also LOVE the fact that this is based on a Ukrainian???(I'm pretty sure, I'm not certain though) folktale. Also the chompettes design is adorable!!! I'd recommend this game if you LOVE ddlc, it's similar to that, I've seem some reviews saying it isn't "scary" enough because it's just jumpscares of creepy faces, but this game is pretty scary if you apply it to YOUR life. Imagine if you were in this situation, that would be terrifying knowing, you have to eat people. It's a psychological horror game, it's not meant to look scary. ANYWAYS 10/10 GAME!!! This game also got me interested in creepy folktales like this and how to survive this situation, and the research can be fun, if you find interesting things!!!

MVPerry
MVPerry

Yes. The game is scary. Don't let the cute little veggies fool you!
Mariah best girl

howellcaitlyn13
howellcaitlyn13

I love this game and while it does have its faults story wise i still really enjoyed it. Don't expect a dating sim going into this because it isn't one.

Anonymous
Anonymous

it was very fun trying to unlock diffrent endings 10/10

YungBeter
YungBeter

Karin makes me scared yet aroused 10/10

TTV MiniPeachi
TTV MiniPeachi

An exciting psychological horror with very twisting ends! The end i got was nothing i would've expected and I loved it.

kenziepancake
kenziepancake

Amazing game! Love it, made my sibling cry lol. It’s great for people who like DDLC

Zackal_
Zackal_

Literally LOVED this game! I thought it was going to be somewhat like DDLC (Doki Doki Literature Club), but the game was much shorter, which was so much more satisfying for my smol and hard to concentrate brain. The story left some room for imagination and some room for theories as we don't get all the answers, but it's fun to theorize and try to get all the achievements.I was literally bored with DDLC but this game really excited me, much more than I imagined too.

Sabu
Sabu

Its a really good game for people that like horror, etc. If you think about it there is lots of stuff in this game, its kind of like a loop.

ShortcrustPasties
ShortcrustPasties

It's an amazing psychological horror game disguised as a cute visual novel.

Heck Asylum
Heck Asylum

Great visual novel. It's not the longest story, but it's an interesting one with good spooks.

ExKage
ExKage

It's no surprise to know that this isn't a happy go lucky "nice" cooking game. I haven't gotten all of the endings but I have to say that it all felt very accessible. I was worried about failing certain modes or instances so I'll need to go back in order to get those extras.

I hope to learn/know more lore, especially about the cooking companions. There's more to that potato.

Be prepared. If you walk away or need to afk for a little bit, be prepared.

TiranMaster
TiranMaster

A really engaging horror story, some really shocking and horrifying moments throughout.

CrossFire34
CrossFire34

This was fun from beginning to end. I highly recommend it.

commanderstrawberri
commanderstrawberri

This is honestly one of the best horror games I've ever played!!:)

Gaycheerios
Gaycheerios

SPOILERS AHEAD!

Never has a game left me so desperately wanting more! When I first played this game I was overjoyed to return to the visual novel psychological horror genera, and oh my gods. This game exceeded all expectations. Not only was the story incredibly gripping, leaving me on the edge of my seat, and my anxiety heightened, waiting for the next twist, but this game's visuals were an absolute nightmarish delight. Every aspect of this game, down to the scene design of each room, to each of the character designs down to the exceptionally scary music was baked together in this terrifyingly gripping game. On top of everything, have I mentioned how downright clever this game is? Unlike any other visual novel game i've played, this game has its twist in plain sight. It does it beautifully! The endings are so fun to get, trying every option, going back, getting too scared to play, then curiosity and determination to perfect the game had me crawling right back. I was genuinely TERRIFIED of this game and had nightmares for a week. I forced myself not to be scared anymore by challenging myself to unlock all achievements. Everything about this game is exceptional, and expertly done. Weeks after I've played this game I still find myself thinking about it, and even replaying it, because I am SO obsessed. If you need a good scare and are looking for something to spice up your game play, THIS IS IT!

one final note: mommy karen

Patient Bear
Patient Bear

Very spooky! Recommend highly!

bashisastrangeduck
bashisastrangeduck

gregor is the best waifu (actually its mariah)

Squidself
Squidself

I wanna eat the bread chompette ngl

Devbros
Devbros

One of the best stories of any indie game this year easily. I've never wanted to know the back story of a potato as much as I have when I played this game

imyerboyfriend
imyerboyfriend

definite favorite next to dokidoki + fran bow etc

Otaku Bell
Otaku Bell

Definitely excited to see where this company will go next!

Private Blossom
Private Blossom

Nothing I say can do this justice....

doubleaxeman
doubleaxeman

amazing storytelling. there's scenes you will not understand with out context but then when you play the prequel and come back to the game it'll be like a whole new play through trust me on this one. worth your purchase.

ortizm2002
ortizm2002

Experience. Lore research. Fear. Weeks pass. Move on. Randomly pops up again. PTSD.
10/10 Experience

Static
Static

Good art, fun writing, and great nods to horror that's come before!

behind you
behind you

i like it a lot. it deserves to be known as more than just the game that's like doki doki literature club.

cannylando
cannylando

Very interesting story, ranks well among some of the best visual novels.

Skel
Skel

a masterpiece

Every aspect of this game is amazing, the story is deep and facinating leaving me invested at every point. The characters are instantly memorable and leave you carring for the well being of every one of them. The horror elements are on point as well with it slowly building up to the nightmare you know is inevitable and then quickly evolving into a progresivley more horrific hellscape in which the only thing more haunting then the visuals is the information you learn.

Also only one Jumpscare

vampysammy the destroyer
vampysammy the…

I laughed way to hard at the child friendly ending 10/10

Suisalty
Suisalty

imma be real this game was a waste of time and money. The characters and setting suck and are so poorly explained (because they aren't explained at all) and while I understand part of the point of the story is keeping a lot secret until the end, it's one of those games that you have to replay over and over again to get all of the story, but it isn't a fun game to play at all. The characters are so infuriating and it's mad that you can only do one thing each day?? How short are the goddamn days? How can you only talk to one person per day it's just stupid. There are things you can only see by doing specific things on specific days, but the story and/or characters are nowhere near interesting enough to even entertain replaying the game to see the lore. Also what was up with Anatoly's little creature thing lol. idk it's not horrible in concept, the execution is just really lacking. The art is pretty good though and the whole horror game disguised as fun happy times stuff is good in my book, it's just a shame that the game overall just isn't worth it. I'm sure the devs can learn a lot from making this game though and if they decide to pursue game development further, I bet they can make some great things in the future. As is though, just watch a playthrough instead of paying for a subpar experience with a poorly executed story.

mark.nau
mark.nau

After an hour of pressing the space bar to skip past nonsensical story, I finally gave up trying to see if there was anything here besides random "scary"nonsense. There isn't. The concept is cool, but there's no game and the story isn't worth the wear and tear on my space bar.

AsukaIkarii
AsukaIkarii

A nice quick play through, will defiantly play again and try to get more endings.

Soul
Soul

From a AAA Dev stand point, this game is extremely well written and I throughly enjoyed playing it. I can't wait to see what update come out with the game. I loved the twists and execution of everything about this game. Nightmare Mode got me so hard in the first 30 seconds. UwU Also Thank you for popping in and telling us about all the upcoming updates and story line during stream, I found it super interesting wanting to know more. Keep up the amazing work, I love me a good spooky visual novel~

goocrafting
goocrafting

cabbage, onion, potato, raspberry, and bread.

anime foods commence!!!

9.8/10

Krum
Krum

This visual novel has the perfect combination of cuteness and utter horror. You learn very quickly that this isn't an ordinary cabin that the characters have stumbled across. This game has a good amount of replayability as there are seven different endings to get as well as unique dialogue from each of the main characters for maxing out your relationship with them. Overall good atmosphere with the music/visuals. Oh and whatever you do... DON'T EAT THE MEAT... You'll lose more of your humanity. :)

rcm18313
rcm18313

Definitely a mistake to buy this while working at my first ever cooking job for the summer.

It's not unreasonable to compare this to Doki Doki Literature Club, especially in regards to the pacing of the horror and the gameplay structure. They are creatively unique, however, with entirely different stories, themes, and characters. I don't think this would feel repeated or "stale" to anyone if they played Doki Doki first. If you liked Doki Doki, you'll almost certainly like this.

Although I enjoyed the horror of Doki Doki, I didn't personally feel very disturbed while playing it. Cooking companions, in contrast, was viscerally sickening, despite its much less graphic visuals.

I purchased this on sale, but would recommend this at full price for both its quality and its amount of gameplay.

FunkyFroggie
FunkyFroggie

Awesome game, got it for Halloween after my boyfriend told me about it. I was excited and went into it blind and I'm super happy I did. All the hidden faces contorted into terrible shapes, constantly not knowing if something you're experiencing is real or not and keeping you on your toes, only to realize you were the bad guy all along? Amazing.

OhMyJawsh™
OhMyJawsh™

I've honestly enjoyed the story telling in this game. I fell in love with how the story came out and how it makes you wanna know more about everything that is happening. The characters are all so unique and that what i love in VN's. The psychological horror is really good too with how they describe everything going around. This game will be in my fav VN's for a long time.

mxflrs3
mxflrs3

games good love the art charaters are lovely very cute

SampyVampy
SampyVampy

amazingly weird but fun game! would forever recommend!! i loved the beta and love the full game!

cannibaljudgementandholodomor
cannibaljudgem…

Quite well developed, after all.
There is alot of lore in this game which makes it more fun.
10/10

Deus-Amoeba
Deus-Amoeba

As it stands I can't really recommend Cooking Companions. In case anyone looks here I'll avoid spoilers and instead say: "What Story?" - which for a visual novel is a pretty bad review.

There is good to be said, but without those good things existing to... flesh (eh heh heh) out a story that has a little more... meat (*snjort*) to it, I just can't say "This is great and worth experiencing."

If you want something Doki Doki Literature Club-like, this ain't it, superficial wrapping aside.

iso
iso

i knew it’d be a horror game as soon as bread shared his first pun.

Anonymous
Anonymous

Honestly one of my favourite horror games. Not really any jump scares (maybe one or two???) but some unexpected imagery that genuinely feels like it is piercing through your body. AND THAT'S NOT EVEN MENTIONING THE AMAZING STORY!!!!
good job game devs 100/10 defiantly recommend.

cornbread
cornbread

great good amazing horror good anime

The Arcade Empress™
The Arcade Empress™

Very good! i really enjoyed Cooking Companions. The story and lore are both very interesting and keep you coming back, and there isn't a ton of jumpscares that take you away from the story. can't wait for future updates and DLC!

Gemini Holo
Gemini Holo

My one of my kids has been pushing me to get this for quite some time. Finally got it on the steam summer sale and I'd say it was worth it.

narakus_phoenix
narakus_phoenix

This game is horrifying in a way I can get behind - with lots of hidden lore, awesome artwork and sound, branching dialogue, and RE-PLAYABILITY! It also teaches you the difference between an adjective and a verb. This game checked all the boxes for me. I don't typically play horror games head-on, but the story really does come through without being overshadowed by jumpscares. It does require playing more than once to fully piece together the puzzle, but it may seem repetitive because the game/narrative seems to follow a fixed sequence (ex. characters always leave the cabin in the same order). This game really is a perfect blend of cute and creepy - it's also a game that makes you think and reflect on your own self/mentality. The first play through is very scary, but after you get through it you can really start to focus on "solving the mystery," which was my favorite part because I'm a visual novel nerd. I also really appreciated the recipe cards and educational bits that were scattered throughout. Good job all around, team! This is both a game and a story that will stick with me for the rest of my life.

HOWEVER, if I had one true critique/suggestion for this game it would be to have some variation of font to help differentiate when the MC is speaking to a character vs. thinking/narrating.

Lady Love Dies
Lady Love Dies

Cute game. Would I recommend it to a friend? Probably not. I wasn't overly impressed with the main story line, but all the extra stuff is interesting enough that I'm working on 100% completion. If you are reading this and wondering if you will get enough playability out of the cost... I would say yes. The game goes on longer than I expected and the veggies are cute to boot.

☆ Starry Does Stuff Gaming ☆
☆ Starry Does …

probably one of the best horror games I've played lately. also karin has a knife.

KismetCurious
KismetCurious

A really fun visual story game with extremely adorable art that takes a deviously twisted turn. It keeps giving you just enough mystery each step of the way to want to keep playing more!

Alicat478
Alicat478

really scary. i liked the lore. good game.

Falling
Falling

I wish there were more vn's like this they are always fun to play.
if you are thinking about playing horror vn play this one

Super_Mouton!!!
Super_Mouton!!!

L'histoire était très bien et on peut voir le bon travail qu'on fait les développeurs. C'est une histoire qui reste vague, donc on peut rester sur notre faim sur certains sujets. J'ai aimé le fait qu'on pouvait choisir nos actions et qu'il existait plusieurs fins.

Les mécaniques du jeu ont été introduites, mais pas assez utilisées sur le long terme. Nous avons pu obtenir des recettes, mais nous n'avions aucune idée si cela avait un effet sur le gameplay. La lampe de poche a seulement été utilisée pour deux ou trois scènes et c'était bien dommage.

L'histoire vaut la peine de jouer à ce jeu, il faut simplement comprendre qu'on ne joue pas pour les mécaniques. Merci pour cette expérience!

Noxgrey
Noxgrey

If you're looking for a great game that throws you off at random times this game is for you. I bought it and played it for 5 hours on stream, trying to get absolutely everything and even re-going through parts startled me and got me messed up again with how sudden and strange everything was. The one big twist that happened that I wont spoil here, you'll have to play the game for yourself took me by surprise big time. If you love horror and great suspense, I heavily recommend this game.

HEYo
HEYo

i love the ever growing feeling of dread!

LucidDreams
LucidDreams

this game has a very good story, it's not very scary with it's jumpscares..only a few made me jump, but this game made me very nervous while playing it..i'll let you decide if it's worth 15 dollars, i bought it on sale for 10 dollars which i believe it's worth 10 dollars. Long story short, this is a very good game and i recommend you go in blind if you plan on playing it

Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga

A cooking game for cooking friends!

Sn0w
Sn0w

very fun to play and get all of the different achievements

stinstledream
stinstledream

Great game, played it on a Discord call with friends. We had a blast. I would say it's more startling than it is scary. But still gives a good fear factor.

GrapeTheFox
GrapeTheFox

I enjoyed this game a lot and was quite happy to find plenty of content, I now find myself invested in the lore and story of the game and will be returning for the update. Until then I wait.

I also quite like the personality of the studio and the light humour in the game :D

BigClittyEnergy
BigClittyEnergy

This game was not something I was expecting at all! Got recommended to play this game from a friend and at first the pacing with dialogue was a bit slow but thats just because I'm not usually a fan of reading a lot of dialogue in games! Didn't know this was a horror game until later and the story turned out to be great! DONT DO WHAT I DID AND SKIP AND THINK THE GAME ENDED WHEN YOU SEE THE FIRST CREDITS ROLL BY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shout out to the developer for coming through to my stream and letting me know! The whole gameplay for me ended up being a 11/10 due to the nightmare mode and the plot twists! Nice job!!!

teeminus11
teeminus11

this game is great and is very spooky. would suggest going in COMPLETELY blind trust me its worth
10/10 need to get the diff endings

CesarSaIad
CesarSaIad

This was literally terifying i had to sleep with a woman :sob: