Cooking Simulator vs Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cooking Simulator wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Cooking Simulator is R$43.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cooking Simulator | Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 65 | 53 |
| Quality | 76 | 45 |
| Value | 55 | 83 |
| Popularity | 34 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 14.99 | R$ 58.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.9% positive | 49.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 137 | 46 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Cooking Simulator
Steam Cheapest Official storeR$14.99−75%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$21.00−65%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplaceR$43.48−28%Buy Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together
Side by side over time
Cooking SimulatorCooking Simulator 2: Better Together
Details and requirements
| Item | Cooking Simulator | Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 6, 2019 | March 31, 2026 |
| Developers | Big Cheese Studio | Big Cheese Studio |
| Publishers | Big Cheese Studio | Big Cheese Studio |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 x64 | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | i5 4570 / Ryzen 7 1700x | Intel (i7-10700K) or AMD (5800X / 5800X 3D) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1060 6GB / RX 480 GB 8GB | Intel Arc A770 / Nvidia RTX 3070 8GB / AMD Radeon 6700XT/RX6800 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cooking Simulator or Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together?
Cooking Simulator won the comparison against Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Cooking Simulator worth buying over Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together?
Based on the metrics, Cooking Simulator won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC