PlateUp!

"PlateUp!" is a 2022 restaurant management and cooking game developed by the indie studio "It's happening" and published by Yogscast Games. Yogscast Games is a publishing arm of the popular YouTube group known for their gaming content. The game was officially released on PC via Steam and quickly became a multiplayer hit.

The game uniquely combines culinary action with roguelite progression mechanics. Players must design, build, and manage their own restaurant by placing kitchen appliances, serving customers, and upgrading their layout. The roguelite elements mean that when your franchise fails, you unlock new equipment and layouts for your next run.

Yes, "PlateUp!" can be played entirely solo or in cooperative multiplayer with up to four players. The chaos of the kitchen scales dynamically depending on how many players are helping to cook, serve, and wash dishes. The co-op mode is widely considered one of the most entertaining aspects of the game.

Progression requires players to survive a set number of in-game days in a single restaurant while meeting customer demands. After surviving the timeframe or franchising the restaurant, players take their hard-earned cash into the roguelite overworld map to unlock new perks. This loop creates a highly addictive cycle of trial, error, and kitchen optimization.