Virtual Families: Cook Off (2022)

Platforms: Web browser, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A breezy but demanding time-management cooking game where you dash between orders, upgrade kitchens, and keep customers happy to earn cash.

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About

Free cooking games online are a rare treat now, that’s why this tasty newbie is so fun to play. Become a restaurant tycoon and serve all types of foods from burgers to sushi. Participate in time-limited events, like a family diner or a pool party, and earn cash. Renovate your mansion and a number of other houses to promote your business. If you are familiar with time management games, you know what cooking dash is about. Don’t keep your customers waiting, or treat them with an ice cream to get the tips. If meat is overdone, it goes into waste. Apply your strategy skills and buy upgrades for your diner to admit more clients. Fill a designer as you renovate houses by choosing the best decor. With so much to do and unlock, this delicious newbie is going to gank among your top free restaurant games online.

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