Games Like Overcooked 2: 8 Chaotic Co-op Games to Play

If you want games like Overcooked 2, start with Moving Out, Unrailed! or PlateUp!: chaotic co-op where you coordinate fast, shout orders and clean up everyone else's mistakes. Overcooked 2 takes about 5 hours to finish according to players on IGDB, so the kitchen runs out sooner than you'd like. Here are 8 games to keep that couch energy going, locally or online.

Why Overcooked 2 works so well

Ghost Town Games' 2018 sequel is built on a brilliant idea: simple tasks (chop, cook, plate, wash) that turn impossible when the kitchen moves, catches fire or splits in half. Up to four players, a timer, and nobody has time to do everything.

What makes it unforgettable is the talking. You spend the whole round yelling that you need tomatoes while throwing ingredients across the counter, a new trick in this sequel. The best games on this list recreate that mix of pressure and laughter.

How to pick the right game for your group

Start with how you play: everyone on one couch or each at home. Most games here handle local play, and several also support online. Think about your group's skill too: Moving Out and Boomerang Fu click in two minutes, while PlateUp! asks for more planning.

For a wider selection of same-screen games, see our guide to couch co-op games.

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   1. Overcooked!

   2016 · Main story 4 h

   The first game, of course. Same idea, same crazy kitchens, but no ingredient throwing and often a steeper difficulty. If you've wrapped up the sequel, this is the natural next step, and going back to basics shows how solid the formula was from the start.

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   2. Moving Out

   2020 · Main story 7 h

   Instead of cooking, you're moving house. Couches, fridges, boxes: load it all into the truck before time runs out, even if that means throwing furniture through a window. Same chaos, same coordination, with even sillier humor. The best direct replacement.

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   3. Unrailed!

   2019

   Your team lays track in front of a train that keeps moving. One player chops wood, another mines, a third crafts rails, and if anyone slacks off, the train derails. Maps are randomly generated, so every run is different. Great for groups that thrive under pressure.

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   4. PlateUp!

   2022 · Main story 9 h

   You run a restaurant together, with an extra layer of strategy: between services you rearrange the kitchen, buy equipment and automate tasks. Every run starts from scratch, roguelite style. For players who love Overcooked but want to think a bit more.

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   5. Boomerang Fu

   2020

   Less co-op, more versus: cute food characters battling with boomerangs in small arenas. Rounds last seconds and everyone gets it instantly. Perfect at the end of the night when the group wants to fight each other after all that teamwork.

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   6. Human: Fall Flat

   2016 · Main story 6 h

   Floppy characters, wobbly physics and puzzles you solve together. The pace is calmer than Overcooked, but the laughs come on their own when your friend misses a jump or knocks you off a cliff. A great fit for less experienced players.

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   7. Quiplash

   2015

   A party game where everyone answers silly prompts on their phone, then votes for the funniest answer. Nothing to do with cooking, but the same group night spirit, and easy enough for people who never touch a controller.

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   8. It Takes Two

   2021 · Main story 11 h

   An adventure built strictly for two, where every level introduces a new mechanic that forces you to cooperate. More story-driven and longer than Overcooked 2, it's the ideal pick for a duo that wants a real narrative. More ideas in our games like It Takes Two list.

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FAQ

What game is most like Overcooked 2?

Moving Out is the closest: same publisher, same idea of simple tasks against the clock and the same co-op chaos for up to four players. PlateUp! keeps the restaurant theme and adds management, while Unrailed! brings the same frantic teamwork with a train.

What games like Overcooked can two people play?

It Takes Two is designed for exactly two players and tells a full story. Moving Out, Unrailed! and PlateUp! also play very well as a duo. The original Overcooked! is still a great pick for a couple or two friends who like a challenge.

How long is Overcooked 2?

According to players on IGDB, finishing the story of Overcooked 2 takes about 5 hours, and about 8 hours with the extra content. Going for three stars on every level takes longer, especially if your group keeps changing.