Cooking Companions 2: Dread Weight

Horror visual novel where death doesn't end the story

Deer Dream Studios · Released Jul 29, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 166
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Jun 11, 2025
Minimum PC: Integrated; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Cooking Companions 2: Dread Weight?

In this single-player horror visual novel, an ancient witch hunts you and four other adults through a crumbling mansion. You explore rooms, collect items, set traps, and use your inventory to solve puzzles and open new areas. Choices branch into different routes and endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy cute anime artwork alongside psychological horror
+you like horror that mixes history with European folklore

Not for you if...

−you prefer horror that builds slowly before revealing threats

What players say

86% of 166 reviews are positive

Players praise the expanded lore and scares. Common complaints concern rushed, confusing storytelling and unclear requirements for reaching some endings.

Screenshots and trailer

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Cooking Companions 2: Dread Weight system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU
Graphics: Integrated graphics
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: If game running slow: shift+G opens a rendering option menu. Try another option!

Does Cooking Companions 2: Dread Weight have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Cooking Companions 2: Dread Weight run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 80
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Cooking Companions 2: Dread Weight use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam