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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 300 sampled Steam reviews (281 positive / 19 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Multiplayer & servers7% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Multiplayer & servers16% mention it
- Performance16% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
90%
93 reviews
5-15h
94%
132 reviews
15-40h
96%
56 reviews
40-100h
100%
16 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 82 | 39 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 90% | 84 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 92% | 86 | 246 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 300 reviews sampled · 703 total reviews in window · weighted 193.1 up / 17.2 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (105)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
- 80
“Even when you fail miserably at at a task, the experience of playing the game is raucous and rewarding.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A showcase of social gaming at its best, you owe it to yourself to put on your (virtual) toque blanche and revel in the delight that is Overcooked 2.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“With the welcome additions of online multiplayer and a versus arcade mode, Overcooked 2 provides even more opportunities to riff off your very best profanities while brandishing a frying pan for dramatic effect, a superb party game for all ages and sensibilities.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overcooked 2 is a fantastic sequel to a co-op classic, building on the gameplay ideas from before in meaningful new ways while polishing up what was already there.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“These days, with all the focus on online multiplayer, it's not as easy to find a satisfying couch co-op game, especially one that can be enjoyable across several age groups. Playing such a good one reminds me of how much more spirited a game feels when you can feed off the other players' energy in person. Overcooked 2 should be cherished, even if it's exhausting and threatens to tear your family apart.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While your levels of enjoyment playing solo are likely to be tepid, those looking for co-op multiplayer gaming excellence should look no further than this charming, addictive sequel.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“With viable options to play alone, with friends locally, or with people online this version of Overcooked is ripe with opportunities for fun. Better yet, the feeling of the experience and the challenge in each case tends to be wildly different, even when replaying the same levels. While the result may still be a bit too overwhelming for people looking to games more to de-stress rather than inspire even more, it can be a ton of chaotic fun if you’re willing to embrace the challenge.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overcooked 2 is more of a second helping than a brand new concoction, but that's not to be sniffed at. It features more dynamic levels, with better scope, a wide array of new restaurant themes, recipes and chef costumes, not to mention another very meaty story mode. The real evolution, however, comes in simply addressing the biggest failing of the original - its lack of online multiplayer. This addition expands things significantly in terms of its longevity, allowing friends and strangers to gather when a local session isn't on the cards. Moreover, it enables lone cooks to experience the true core experience, specifically, the unique brand of chaos that comes with running a kitchen co-operatively. Overcooked 2 is a fantastic combination of excellent music and vibrant visuals, with gameplay that is as addictive as it is dizzying. While it's not a huge leap beyond the original menu, it brings plenty to the table.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Great game design wise and play ability wise with a cute story to go along with it. It has the right kind of balance of being both easy to play and challenging at the same time. It really makes you think. The sequel is great for those who want to get into the series and you don't need to have played the first to get into it. Overall a solid solid game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite one or two tiny issues, Overcooked 2 builds upon the success of the first game with smart gameplay additions and the ability to play online.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you just want more Overcooked though and aren't expecting a revolution, you'll be satisfied with the amount of new content. New players to the series will enjoy this on its own and since online is now available, this opens up multiplayer play to just about everyone whether you have friends next to you or not. Whichever way you play, this is a fun and frantic experience that everyone deserves to enjoy.”
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Fintendo
Slant Magazine
Gadgets 360
Jump Dash Roll
Nintendo Life
Paste Magazine
VGChartz
Nindie Spotlight
Cubed3
PC Invasion
Push Square
NintendoWorldReport…and 93 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- ❗Update RequiredOct 3, 2025
- OSX Controller Update Rollback for Overcooked! 2May 31, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Overcooked! 2 l OSX Controller UpdateMay 30, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Overcooked! 2 l Network Topology Update 2Oct 4, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Overcooked! 2 l Topology Update for the Steam Beta BranchSep 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Overcooked! 2 - Beta Branch Update 2Sep 5, 2022
- Overcooked! 2 - Beta Branch Update!Jul 19, 2022
- Overcooked! 2 - Beta Branch Update!Jul 5, 2022
- Overcooked! 2 - Analytics UpdateJun 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Save 75% on Overcooked! 2Jun 23, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- News on Online Matchmaking Update!May 27, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Online Matchmaking Update for Overcooked! 2May 26, 2022
- Save 75% on Overcooked! 2May 12, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Online Update for Overcooked! 2 Crossplay BranchJan 25, 2022
- Online Update 1 for Overcooked! 2 Crossplay BranchJan 19, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Overcooked 2 PC Crossplay Update ChangeJun 21, 2021
- Overcooked! 2 PC Crossplay PatchJun 17, 2021
- Overcooked! 2 - FREE Update Coming October 1st!Sep 25, 2020
- Overcooked! 2 – Spring Festival Update Out Now!Jan 23, 2020
- Free Festive Update - Coming December 17th!Dec 12, 2019
- Overcooked! 2: Chinese New Year – FREE update available now!Feb 5, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Kevin’s Christmas Cracker – Free Update Available Now!Dec 14, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- UntitledOct 19, 2018
- Overcooked! 2 - Shared Progress update!Sep 17, 2018
- New Game+ Update - Now Live!Aug 24, 2018
- Overcooked! 2 HotfixAug 15, 2018
- On The Menu: Update Incoming!Aug 10, 2018