Top Six PC Cooking Games

Written by: R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen • Edited by: M.S. Smith
Published Oct 29, 2009 • Related Guides: Mini Games

This article will list and discuss the top six PC cooking games. The cooking games in this article range from fun and easy to fun and more difficult. Gamers of all experience levels will find a cooking game to play in this article.

Cooking is a passion shared by millions. Many people cannot afford fancy training or ingredients so they seek out cooking games to play. There are dozens of great PC cooking games to play. Some of these games focus directly on the recipes, some focus more on running a restaurant, and some focus almost equally on both.

Cooking Academy

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This simulation cooking game for PC allows players to play chef. They will learn to prepare more than 50 different recipes, from crème brulee to pancakes. Players will fry, chop, flip, mash, and more while answering trivia questions. Cooking academy also features 39 mini games, 8 unlockable trophies, and 5 full course menus for players to master.

Jessica's Cupcake Cafe

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The object of this PC simulation cooking game is to save and grow a cupcake empire. This came allows players to run the business side of the cupcake cafe as well as make and design their own cupcakes. Players can choose from 9 different locations, in which they can play more than 42 levels. This game also has a feature that shows actual cupcake recipes that players can make in their own real-world kitchens.

Youda Sushi Chef

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Youda Sushi Chef is a cooking game for PC that allows players to master the art of making sushi. Players will play the role of a sushi chef and manager. Players will also order supplies, perform knife tricks, decorate their restaurant, and upgrade equipment. The ultimate goal of Youda Sushi Chef is to become a famous sushi chef. Players will create recipes, provide sake to impatient customers, and have their choice of six different restaurants to decorate and run.

Top Chef

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Top Chef is a PC cooking game modeled after the reality TV show. The object of this game is to win the cooking competition. This game features 45 different challenges, the ability to learn to multi-task, and the ability for players to choose their own ingredients so that they can create a completely unique dish.

Gourmania

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Gourmania is a cooking game for PC in which players compete to be the best chef in town. Players begin working at a fast food restaurant and work their way up. This game features 60 different levels and 8 different culinary locations. Players will need to find the necessary ingredients to cook their dishes and win.

Restaurant Empire

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Restaurant Empire is a PC cooking game in which players will have to run their restaurant as well as be the head chef. Players will build their restaurant from the ground up. They will build, decorate, hire employees, and create and cook their menus. This game features a command over more than 30 chefs, 5 restaurant themes, and over 180 ingredients and recipes.