Cooking Battles is a culinary sim that tasks you to cook across the galaxy, with a closed beta test now live

• CBT is now live
• Take part in fast-paced food battles
• Design your restaurant and customise your own character

Last month, we got our first taste of Cooking Battles, an upcoming fast-paced multiplayer sim where chefs from around the globe and beyond compete for culinary domination. Now, it’s officially time to get your hands dirty as the Closed Beta Test is live, and the kitchen is already heating up.

If you missed the initial reveal, Cooking Battles isn’t just about preparing tasty dishes – it’s about doing it faster, flashier, and more stylishly than your rivals. CBT participants can now dive into everything the game teased – intense real-time cooking matches, a customisable restaurant empire, and an all-access culinary passport that sends you from Tokyo to the far reaches of the galaxy.

Matches are all about pressure. Think timed orders, cooking mechanics that demand sharp reflexes, and head-to-head battles where every misstep could mean your dish gets burned and your victory slips away. From the beta build, it’s already clear that success takes more than just knowing a recipe – you’ll need speed, rhythm, and serious multitasking chops.

The beta should also give you a look at the deeper sim elements. You can start designing your dream restaurant, tweaking everything from decor to the staff uniforms. And for anyone who cares about fashion as much as food, you can also play around with the character customisation system. There’s a whole wardrobe of chef outfits, letting you show off your personality while you’re flipping burgers.

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Cooking Battles is taking cooking sims one step further with world-spanning maps, custom kitchens, and unlockable rewards tied to skill and progression. The Closed Beta Test now puts it all in your hands, letting you cook, compete, and climb the culinary ranks ahead of the game’s full release.

If you’re interested, join Cooking Battles’ CBT by clicking on the link below. If you’re on iOS, you can download the TestFlight version instead. Visit the official website for more information.