Mmm, can you smell that? It’s the aroma of indie horror goodness. I know that’s a bit indulgent, but I really love a good indie horror game. And I especially love indie horror that’s doesn’t start off with anything spooky, but lets the scares simmer just to toss them on your plate when you least expect it. Originally released in 2021 for PC, Cooking Companions is coming to consoles. And it has a nice little meal in store for you.
Game Name: Cooking Companions
Platforms: PlayStation 5 (reviewed), PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Developer: Deer Dream Studios
Publishers: Deer Dream Studios, Serenity Forge
Release Date: October 7th, 2021 (PC), April 29th, 2025 (Consoles)
Price: $14.99
If you haven’t played the original, Cooking Companions is ostensibly a visual novel about cooking up dishes for your friends, and maybe finding companionship along the way. It’s right there in the title. It’s gotta be true, right?
And it is—for the first 20 minutes or so. But then things get a little spicier, let’s just say. As you may guess based on the genre-within-a-genre, you don’t want to know too much about what Cooking Companions has in...
