Choose Cook-Out
Choose Cook-Out if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. Cook-Out launched in 2021.
Cook-Out vs UltraCook
Cook-Out and UltraCook both land in Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Cook-Out (2021) is 3 years older than UltraCook (2024). UltraCook is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Cook-Out (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose UltraCook
Choose UltraCook if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. UltraCook launched in 2024.
Both Cook-Out and UltraCook sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cook-Out |  UltraCook | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (120 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Resolution Games | RAINPROXY |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Cook-Out (2021) is 3 years older than UltraCook (2024).
- UltraCook is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Cook-Out (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Cook-Out is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; UltraCook has no Deck rating yet.
Cook-Out vs UltraCook — FAQ
- Should I play Cook-Out or UltraCook first?
- If you want chronology, Cook-Out (2021) came out before UltraCook (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Cook-Out and UltraCook similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Cook-Out and UltraCook have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cook-Out ships Online Co-op, Co-op; UltraCook ships Online Co-op, Co-op.