Free Cooking Games on Steam
Steam currently has 803 Cooking games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Cooking game rankings were last updated on 12/10/2024.
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1. Brighter Shores
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.
Brighter Shores holds the #1 spot for "best free Cooking game on Steam" with a Player Score of 73. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,031 positive reviews and 1,995 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brighter Shores on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2024 |
| Developer | Fen Research Ltd |
| Publisher | Fen Research Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2791440 |
2. Fast Food Simulator: Prologue
Welcome to the world's most chaotic place! Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players in the free prologue version. Run a fast-food restaurant, and work with your friends to expand your business. Take orders, make burgers, and increase your earnings by dealing with customers.
Fast Food Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Cooking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,691 positive reviews and 316 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fast Food Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/7/2024 |
| Developer | No Ceiling Games |
| Publisher | No Ceiling Games |
| Steam App Id | 3099020 |
3. Haven & Hearth
A free-to-play MMORPG with crafting, building, landscaping, foraging, hunting, fishing, a dash of poetry, and open PvP combat,
Haven & Hearth has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Cooking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 474 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
4. Booty Farm [18+]
Congrats, you just inherited a farm and your hot neighbors will not let you be! Erotic hijinks ensue on your neverending quest to expand your farm! Discover spicy romances and intertwining stories in this bizarrely relaxing farm simulator.
![Booty Farm [18+] banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1941000/header.jpg)
Booty Farm [18+] has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Cooking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 584 positive reviews and 292 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Developer | Tender Troupe |
| Publisher | Tender Troupe |
| Steam App Id | 1941000 |
5. One-armed cook
One-armed cook is a chaotic co-op cooking game for up to 4 people. Work as a team or cook on your own, set your own pace, and don't let the stress of a full restaurant catch up to you. The goofy physics-based aspect of the game gives this cooking game a new twist.
One-armed cook has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Cooking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,012 positive reviews and 1,961 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play One-armed cook on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Star Chef 2: Cooking Game
Welcome to the most loved restaurant management game. Join millions in cooking, serving, managing, and trading. Meet chefs around the world and cater to celebrations. Form your CHEF TEAM to combat in rewarding cooking challenges and become the MASTER CHEF.
Star Chef 2: Cooking Game has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Cooking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314 positive reviews and 133 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Star Chef 2: Cooking Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/10/2021 |
| Developer | 99Games Online Private Limited |
| Publisher | 99Games Online Private Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1612810 |
7. Cookard
Cookard is a cooking game where you run a restaurant by stacking cards to prepare and serve dishes to customers.
Cookard has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Cooking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,513 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Panitia GameDev |
| Developer | Panitia GameDev |
| Publisher | Panitia GameDev |
| Steam App Id | 2919650 |
8. Cooking Craze
Cooking Craze is a fast and fun cooking game that lets you explore the cultures of the world through their delicious food! Upgrade your restaurants to serve only the best dishes and use a variety of special boosts to cook your way to victory!
Cooking Craze has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Cooking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cooking Craze on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Hidden Object Games |
| Developer | Matryoshka |
| Publisher | Big Fish Games |
| Steam App Id | 2540630 |
9. Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator
Hello everyone! My name is Jane, and I need your help! I travel around the world and create a blog about local restaurants and cuisine. I’ve seen how big corporations squeeze out talented local cooks and their restaurants! Let’s take matters into our own hands and give them back their zest for life!
Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Cooking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,195 positive reviews and 387 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 2/2/2023 |
| Franchise | MatryoshkaGames |
| Developer | Matryoshka |
| Publisher | Matryoshka |
| Steam App Id | 1990690 |
10. Star Chef: Cooking & Restaurant Game
Over 20 Million Downloads Worldwide! Play Star Chef, a cooking simulation game that celebrates delicious flavours, letting you run your own café and 5 star restaurant. Experience the joy of managing a bustling business dicing fresh ingredients while exploring your passion for cuisines across the world!
Star Chef: Cooking & Restaurant Game has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Cooking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203 positive reviews and 150 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/3/2019 |
| Developer | 99Games Online Pvt. Ltd. |
| Publisher | 99Games Online Pvt. Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1028860 |
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| 2,071 | 11/6/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 809 | 10/7/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 295 | 11/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 176 | 7/19/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 8/30/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 8/10/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 5/10/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 3/20/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 2/2/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 4/3/2019 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 6/27/2023 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 7/29/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 7/17/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 4/28/2019 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 3/28/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 11/12/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 12/1/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 6/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 3/7/2024 | 31 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 5/17/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Fast Food Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Haven & Hearth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Booty Farm [18+] on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). One-armed cook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Star Chef 2: Cooking Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Cookard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Cooking Craze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Star Chef: Cooking & Restaurant Game on Steam. Steam Store.