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Games like Cooking Simulator VR

If Cooking Simulator VR is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kaiten Sushi VR, Cooking Simulator and Coffee Quest VR — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and immersive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Cooking Simulator VR is a 2021 indie simulation developed by Big Cheese Studio that drops players into a virtual kitchen where they must handle ingredients, follow recipes, and manage time pressure while dealing with physics-driven kitchen disasters. Reviewers describe the VR interaction as making every action feel tactile, and players note that the chaotic physics frequently lead to unexpected disasters, creating scenarios that feel like psychological experiments in kitchen chaos. The game teaches a balance between speed and precision, and players describe it as atmospheric, immersive, and whimsical. Priced at $4.99, it supports solo play in a sit-down session format and holds a 76% positive rating from 1037 Steam reviews. The game is not supported on Steam Deck.

About Cooking Simulator VR: Step into VR kitchen and become supreme Chef. Master realistic cooking with lifelike physics, 100+ recipes, 140+ ingredients and natural VR controls — or embrace chaos with fires, explosions, and sandbox freedom.

2021IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Big Cheese Studio
Cooking Simulator VR — Steam game cover
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Chaotic kitchen physics lead to unexpected disastersFeels like a psychologic experiment in kitchen chaosTeaches balance between speed and precisionAtmosphericChallengingImmersive

Players who liked Cooking Simulator VR also play

Steam players who put hours into Cooking Simulator VR also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Kaiten Sushi VR

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Cooking Simulator VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Kaiten Sushi VR is a game that you can experience basic operations of a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.

    2023ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Cooking Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares ingredient handling with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Second-strongest match for Cooking Simulator VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Cooking Simulator VR.

    A realistic cooking sim where every ingredient reacts with real physics. Master 80+ dishes in Career mode or go wild in Sandbox as you cook, experiment, or cause total kitchen chaos in a fully interactive chef’s playground.

    2019SimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Coffee Quest VR

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Cooking Simulator VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    The ultimate coffee shop simulator where you become a professional barista

    2024IndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Marble Mechanics

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Cooking Simulator VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Design intricate marble runs in VR! Marble Mechanics combines sandbox creativity, physics puzzles, and relaxing soundscapes. Share tracks via Steam Workshop and explore a vibrant, player-driven world of rolling ingenuity.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Trippy Tavern

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Cooking Simulator VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    You are the bartender at Trippy Tavern, serving up colorful drinks to thirsty customers. Use your earnings to learn new recipes and rise the ranks, all while dealing with random mods every round -- some good, some bad, and everything in between! Oh, and don't forget to pay the rent...

    2022ActionIndieSimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Zombie Bar Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Ranked #6 for Cooking Simulator VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    🍹 Zombie Bar Simulator is an incredibly engaging (and creepy!) bartending experience where you take on the role of the horrific bartender and serve your scarily nice customers multiple crazy dishes and drinks. 🍹

    2021IndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Santa's Visit

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Cooking Simulator VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Discover you inner Santa Claus in this Virtual Holiday Experience! Take a ride across the world and then through Mistletoe County, leading up to the Smiths house. It's up to you to decide if they have been naughty or nice this year. Choose the right gifts and cause some mayhem before you leave!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  8. Job Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Ranked #8 for Cooking Simulator VR fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    In a world where robots have replaced all human jobs, step into the "Job Simulator" to learn what it was like 'to job'.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Cooking Simulator VR at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cooking Simulator VR on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Cooking Simulator VR on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Cooking Simulator VR on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Cooking Simulator VR.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cooking Simulator VR on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Cooking Simulator VR.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Cooking Simulator VR on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Cooking Simulator VR.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cooking Simulator VR on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cooking Simulator VR on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Cooking Simulator VR on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Cooking Simulator VR.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Cooking Simulator VR.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Cooking Simulator VR.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Cooking Simulator VR

Does Cooking Simulator VR work on Steam Deck?
Cooking Simulator VR is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Cooking Simulator VR cost?
Cooking Simulator VR is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cooking Simulator VR?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cooking Simulator VR are Kaiten Sushi VR, Cooking Simulator, Coffee Quest VR.
Who developed Cooking Simulator VR?
Cooking Simulator VR was developed by Big Cheese Studio.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Cooking Simulator VR.

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