5 Best Cooking Games on Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S

Cooking games are a niche genre of titles. While they might not hold as much popularity as other genres, they are simply fantastic. These games let you learn ingredients and recipes to use in your daily cooking. Or to have fun with. Either way, you choose to enjoy these games. They are always a blast to play. So without further ado, here are our picks for the 5 Best Cooking Games on Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S. 

5. Cooking Simulator

Starting off this list with a game that encapsulates what we love about cooking games, we have Cooking Simulator. As the name would imply, this is a game that allows you to cook to your heart's content. Players will have to learn new techniques and recipes as well as ways to cook for themselves. This is shown to the player in a way that makes it extremely accessible to almost anyone. In fact, this is one of the strongest aspects of the game, its overarching appeal.

There are quite a few recipes to learn, around sixty, in fact that are sure to keep you busy as you play through the game. While the equipment may be provided to you, it is on you to learn how to use it, which is phenomenal, and a great teaching tool. The Career mode in the game is also great, as it allows you to start from the bottom of the food service industry and work your way up to achieve greatness. This gives it a wide appeal and makes it fun to progress through. In conclusion, Cooking Simulator is one of the best cooking games on the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

4. Moonglow Bay

Next up, we have a title that, while it doesn't entirely revolve around cooking, still has an in-depth cooking system. Moonglow Bay has a wonderful story and primarily focuses on fishing gameplay. However, it is here that the recipes come in, and players are able to cook a number of recipes that require players to take part in all parts of the cooking process. So while it may not be the main component of the game, it still plays a prominent role.

So while many people will write off this game in terms of its cooking content, they will be sorely mistaken. This game allows players to cook a sizable amount of recipes, with ingredients sourced from the wilds or shops in the game. So if you haven't checked out Moonglow Bay on its own merits, then this would be a fantastic reason to do so as well. And it is for these reasons that we believe Moonglow Bay to be one of the best cooking games on the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

3. Stardew Valley

Our next entry is one that, much like the previous entry. It isn't entirely a cooking game but rather a game with a healthy amount of cooking elements. Stardew Valley allows the player to grow their own crops. This, in turn, allows them to source their own ingredients for cooking. Cooking is also a skill that can be immensely useful throughout the game. Due to this fact, players can receive buffs and other profits from simply cooking. The recipe list for this game is rather large as well and will surely leave you gorging on the wonders of the Stardew Valley world.

So if you haven't played Stardew Valley before, you are able to control the farming process in almost every conceivable way. This gives you great control over the ingredients that go into the foods you cook. These foods can fetch a high price at the store in the game as well. Doing this allows for the player to be sufficient off of making desserts alone. So if you are looking for a cooking game that allows you to get in on an entirely different aspect of cooking, then definitely check out Stardew Valley.

2. Overcooked! All You Can Eat Edition

The Overcooked! series is one that is simply phenomenal for players who enjoy the culinary arts. However, this game isn't simply about cooking, as players will also have to contend with platforming and time management in the game. The level design in this game is so top-notch that even though it can be frustrating at times when you fail, you will undoubtedly want to play again. Players will have to contend with stages that move with the player or against them. This varies the gameplay quite a bit.

Players can choose from a variety of chefs allowing them to customize their look in the game. The recipes in the game also vary quite a bit, from pizza to sushi and many other food items. All of these items have their own unique preparation processes that they need to go through. This gives the game an easy-to-understand hard-to-master type of gameplay that is really rewarding when done right. So if you are looking for a cooperative, culinary experience, as well as one of the best cooking games on the Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S. Definitely don't overlook this title.

1. Brewmaster: Beer-Brewing Simulator

Up next, we have Brewmaster: Beer-Brewing Simulator. This game allows the player to become a master brewer in a variety of ways. Players will be able to learn all of the ins and outs as well as the intricacies of brewing, giving the game a fun but informative feel. The ingredients that players are able to use are all real-world items that will give the player an astounding knowledge of the brewing industry for a video game. However, this isn't the only thing that players can do in the game, as there are also creative elements.

For example, players can create their own labels for their beers and add their artistic flair. The game also contains a creative mode. This mode allows you to play with all the bells and whistles the game offers. So if you are looking for a cooking game with a bit of a different flair and flavor, definitely check out Brewmaster: Beer-Brewing Simulator, one of the best cooking games on Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S.

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