Cannibal Cuisine

Cannibal Cuisine

January 25, 2022
ROCKET VULTURE
3.3/5.0(83 reviews)

Genres

ActionParty

Themes

fantasyhorrorcomedicsurvival

Mechanics

combatexplorationresource-managementpuzzle-solvingtime-managementconstructionmultiple-endings

About This Game

Cannibal Cuisine, from Belgian studio Rocket Vulture, transplants the Overcooked template onto a cannibal island: teams of up to four cook shipwrecked tourists into meals for the god Hoochooboo, adding rudimentary melee combat and player health bars to the familiar rush of chopping, cooking and delivering against the clock. Its defining quality is theme, a mean, comic streak that few games in the cook-'em-up niche attempt.

The trade-off is nerve against polish. Critics were mixed, praising the premise while flagging co-op bugs, uneven difficulty and loose physics that the sharper Overcooked avoids. It rewards groups who value a dark punchline and can forgive rough execution; players wanting a clean, refined kitchen scramble will feel the seams. It is the crudest pick on this list, and best approached as a novelty rather than a benchmark.

Highlights

  • Fun, multiplayer cooking mayhem for up to 4 players
  • Unique cannibalistic theme adds dark humor
  • Varied recipes and ingredients to discover
  • Dynamic environments with unique challenges
  • Multiple game modes including co-op and competitive
  • Vibrant, colorful art style enhances the experience
  • Power-ups and special abilities for added strategy

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Online Players:4
Local Players:4
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)DutchEnglishFrench (France)GermanJapanesePortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish (Mexico)

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Player Reviews

Good

Overall, players enjoy Cannibal Cuisine for its unique and humorously dark take on the co-op cooking genre, drawing favorable comparisons to Overcooked. Many reviews highlight the chaotic fun it provides when played with friends, although some players cited issues with difficulty spikes and controls that detract from the experience.

Pros

  • Unique and humorous gameplay theme
  • Fun and chaotic experience, especially in multiplayer
  • Challenging levels that add replayability
  • Combination of combat and cooking mechanics
  • Strong social interactions and team dynamics during play

Cons

  • Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
  • Controls can feel clunky and unresponsive
  • Some bugs affect gameplay experience
  • Level design may lead to confusion
  • Repetitive gameplay over time

Based on 85 reviews from steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

Cannibal Cuisine - #1 - YOU SLAY, I COOK (2 Player Co-op Gameplay)

Cannibal Cuisine — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannibal Cuisine worth playing?
Cannibal Cuisine has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 3.3 out of 5 across 83 reviews.
Is Cannibal Cuisine single-player or multiplayer?
Cannibal Cuisine supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Online play supports up to 4 players. Local play supports up to 4 players.
What platforms is Cannibal Cuisine available on?
Cannibal Cuisine is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Cannibal Cuisine release?
Cannibal Cuisine released on January 25, 2022.
What is Cannibal Cuisine's age rating?
Cannibal Cuisine carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.