5 games with best cooking minigames

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Games offer many unique and quirky mechanics in the form of minigames that often make them memorable. Cooking is one such rare feature presented as a full-fledged minigame that is integral to the game world. Some notable titles that feature cooking in a small way are Final Fantasy XV, Genshin Impact, and Zelda Breath of the Wild.

However, there are some games that go a bit further and incorporate a minigame around cooking alone or add flashy cutscenes to signify the importance of the task. The entries on this list are not primarily cooking games but merely feature cooking as a fleshed-out gameplay mechanic that allures players to keep partaking in it.

Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

The Yakuza series is synonymous with myriad quirky minigames oozing a unique charm. The same is the case with Like a Dragon: Ishin, which comprises a cooking minigame for fans to delve into. Like a Dragon: Ishin presents many dishes for players to prepare like Homemade Pickles, Hearty Miso Soup, Healthy Omusubi, and several others.

Players must time the buttons to properly chop the ingredients. The minigames keep varying and require one to keep the stove burning, pour the necessary oils while keeping an eye on the meter to the left, and more. Engaging in the cooking minigame frequently rewards players with certain reputation points called virtue and an increased reputation with Haruka.

Kingdom Hearts 3 is one of the most endearing RPGs owing to the inclusion of popular Disney and Pixar characters like Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Uncle Scrooge, Goofy, and many others.

Players take control of Sora, who is on a quest to thwart an evil faction from taking over the universe. The cooking minigame is