built with: C++

Tutorial level guides new players through core actions such as prepping, cooking and assembling ingredients

Gameplay of Level 4 with all recipes available such as burgers, fries and milkshakes. This level also includes all moving platforms, teleporters and puddles.

Brief showcase of each level layout.

Timeline

Jan-Apr 2026

Role

Developer

Team

6 CPSC students

In this high-pressure, fast-paced 2D platformer, players must navigate through kitchens full of hazards to prepare ingredients, and assemble complete dishes. Orders arrive continuously forcing players to prioritize tasks, monitor stations carefully, and move efficiently throughout levels. Slacking off can be costly, as ingredients may become burnt or stolen if unattended for too long. Earn coins for each completed order, and finish the level by cooking until the timer runs out.

  • Designed and iterated on an interactive tutorial for players, running 3 rounds of playtesting with 10+ users to identify and resolve any confusion.

  • Designed 7 levels with increasingly more recipes and unique layouts or mechanics for each.

  • Added audio feedback (SFX, music) to reinforce player actions and game state, improving clarity of success/failure signals

  • Ran playtesting sessions to gather feedback via observation to determine player confusion and improvements within the game

Chaotic Cooking Platformer

Culinary Chaos

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2026 kathy zhang

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