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Exploring Cooking World: A Strategy Game for Aspiring Chefs

by MagicSeven Co., Ltd

This app delivers a restaurant management simulation where players build culinary empires through strategic decisions. Designed to help users master time management and resource allocation, it blends cooking challenges with business growth elements. A solid choice for those seeking engaging gameplay without complex controls.

Detailed Review

Cooking World: Cooking Games by MagicSeven Co., Ltd. enters the mobile strategy genre with a focus on culinary themes, competing in a space populated by titles like Restaurant Story and Cooking Fever. The game tasks players with operating virtual restaurants, from small cafes to expansive dining establishments, requiring careful planning and execution to succeed. Its market position hinges on accessible strategy mechanics paired with familiar cooking routines, appealing to a broad audience rather than hardcore simulation fans. Core functionality includes recipe unlocking across various cuisines, ingredient inventory management, and customer service optimization. Players progress by completing orders efficiently, upgrading kitchen equipment to reduce preparation times, and expanding seating capacity to handle busier periods. Strategic elements come into play when balancing limited resources—such as funds for purchases and staff hiring—against customer demand fluctuations. Seasonal events and daily missions introduce variability, preventing gameplay from becoming repetitive over extended sessions. User experience centers on a touch-optimized interface with drag-and-drop actions for cooking steps and order fulfillment. The visual design employs bright, cartoonish graphics that make icons and timers easily distinguishable during hectic service rushes. Real-world usage scenarios might involve short play sessions during commutes, where the game's checkpoint-based levels allow for incremental progress without demanding prolonged attention. However, some interface elements, like tiny text in upgrade menus, could strain visibility on smaller phone screens. With a rating of 4.83525 out of 5, early adoption metrics suggest strong initial reception, though detailed user reviews are not yet available. Similar strategy games often receive praise for satisfying progression systems and criticism for aggressive monetization tactics; Cooking World's approach to in-app purchases for premium ingredients or accelerated upgrades remains to be thoroughly evaluated by the player community. A handful of prerelease testers mentioned appreciating the lack of forced advertisements between levels. In balance, Cooking World provides a competent strategy experience with particular strength in its gradual learning curve and thematic cohesion. Limitations include occasional pacing issues in later stages, where resource grinding may become necessary to advance. The app succeeds as a light strategic diversion rather than a deeply complex simulation, making it suitable for casual gamers but potentially underwhelming for veterans seeking intricate economic systems.

Key Features

  • Recipe Unlocking System: Discover and prepare diverse dishes from global cuisines, requiring ingredient collection and step-by-step cooking sequences for completion.
  • Restaurant Expansion Mechanics: Upgrade decor and facilities to increase customer capacity and revenue, adding strategic depth to business management.
  • Time Management Challenges: Handle multiple orders under countdown timers, testing prioritization skills to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
  • Ingredient Inventory Control: Purchase and stock fresh supplies while monitoring spoilage rates and cost efficiencies to maximize profits.
  • Staff Management Options: Hire and assign virtual employees to roles like cooking or serving, optimizing workflow during peak hours.
  • Daily and Seasonal Events: Participate in limited-time missions with unique rewards, ensuring ongoing engagement and variety in gameplay.

Why Users Love It

Engaging progression system
Intuitive touch controls

Perfect for: Mobile gamers who enjoy simulation and strategy titles with accessible, theme-driven gameplay.

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#50

Best Rank

#46

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Average Rank

#48

30-day average

User Reviews

Gummybear868
Apr 7, 2025

Love to play this game very simple very addictive and it helps alot during my free time Love it Love to play this game very simple very addictive and it helps alot during my free time

Suzy3127
Mar 16, 2025

This game is fun and challenging, got to level 100 and the game just stops and no more levels… looking at the other reviews which seems that most recent being back in February… looks like it is taking a very long time for updates… when are you going to come out with more levels? Fun and challenging game This game is fun and challenging, got to level 100 and the game just stops and no more levels… looking at the other reviews which seems that most recent being back in February… looks like it is taking a very long time for updates… when are you going to come out with more levels?

shelbylove1224
Dec 12, 2024

The finger pointing is driving me insane, but the game is cool Cool The finger pointing is driving me insane, but the game is cool

Chico 215
Dec 6, 2024

This is a great game I will give it thumbs up Cooking world This is a great game I will give it thumbs up

arita.vu
Feb 10, 2025

I love the game but it’s taking time to update it with the new restaurants and cities! Time to update I love the game but it’s taking time to update it with the new restaurants and cities!

App Details

Developer

MagicSeven Co., Ltd

Platform

ios

Rating

4.8

Last Updated

11/2/2025