10 Gaming Cookbooks Bringing Your Favorite Recipes to Life

Video game cookbooks bring your favorite in-game recipes to life. From Sonic’s beloved chili dogs to Persona 5’s curry, these cookbooks are great gifts for gamers as well as people who enjoy following unique recipes. These cookbooks also are great gifts for people who like to buy themselves something special for the holidays. These 10 cookbooks are guaranteed to spice up your cooking experience. Ready to level up your cooking game? Let’s get started!

1. Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook

Written by Sonic writer Ian Flynn and Victoria Rosenthal, this collection of recipes has over 50 recipes for various skill levels. This has not one but four hot dog recipes, so chefs can channel their inner Sonic while preparing these dishes. There are recipes for breakfasts, snacks, salads, breads, soups and stews, sandwiches, entrées, sides, desserts and beverages. Those who like cooking at the speed of sound or prefer cooking something special on lazy days will enjoy this book.

2. Persona: The Official Cookbook

Written by Jarrett Melendez, this is guaranteed to increase your Social Links with fellow confidants. With over 55 recipes from the definitive editions of Persona 3, Persona 4 and Persona 5, this book has mouthwatering photos that will unmask your inner chef. The cover features Persona 3 Reload’s pork belly ramen, the Rainy Day Beef Bowl from Persona 4 Golden and the famous Master Curry from Persona 5 Royal’s Café Leblanc. Increase your aptitude for cooking here.

3. Halo: The Official Cookbook

Opening this won’t play the Halo 1 main menu theme, unless the theme plays in your head. This has over 70 recipes, from hot chocolate to custard pie to Won-tons, these recipes will keep you full, satisfy your sweet tooth and provide a quick bite to eat for excursions. This was written by Victoria Rosenthal.

4. God of War: The Official Cookbook of the Nine Realms

Victoria Rosenthal, Rick Barba and Iris Compiet wrote this collection of recipes, with over 60 recipes that don’t require superhuman strength to tower and bash to smithereens. This book has very unique recipes such as mushroom quiche, mercimekli kofte and a lamb-based dish called “Freakin’ Gratitude.” Channel your inner Kratos with these recipes.

5. The Unofficial Zelda Cookbook

Thibaud Villanova wrote this cookbook, which has recipes inspired by Zelda games such as Breath of the Wild, Twilight Princess, Wind Waker and many more. This book has over 50 recipes for all skill levels. Explore the Kingdom of Hyrule here. No Triforce necessary.

6. The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook

This “Essential Culinarian Guide to Hydaelyn” is written by Victoria Rosenthal, with over 70 recipes with tips to optimize your ingredients. From the Farmer’s Breakfast to the Knight’s Bread of Coerthas, this does not require a monthly subscription to keep and enjoy. Final Fantasy game director Naoki Yoshida, also known as Yoshi-P, provides an exclusive foreword. Bring Final Fantasy XIV to life with this legendary cookbook.

7. YS VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana – Castaway Cookbook

Anna Kashina wrote this cheeky collection of recipes in the perspectives of various characters from Ys VIII. Each recipe contains notes to help chefs convert the in-game ingredients to modern-day ingredients, with tips and extras from the Ys VIII characters.

8. Karmotrine Dream Cocktail Recipe Book

Bryan Connor wrote, mixed and photographed these cocktails and mocktails based on the game VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartending Action. With 25 recipes, bartenders at tender bars (or kitchens) can mix drinks and change lives. Sadly, no Shiba Inus speak in this book.

9. The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook

Kari Fry and Ryan Novak wrote this collection of recipes spanning all four seasons. This has over 50 recipes, from Complete Breakfast and Farmer’s Lunch to Crab Cakes, Seafoam Pudding and Strange bun. Find your sense of belonging in Stardew Valley with this book.

10. Genshin Impact Official Cookbook: Culinary Journeys Across Teyvat

Thibaud Villanova traveled across Teyvat to collect the finest culinary cuisine the world of Genshin Impact has to offer. With over 60 recipes, players don’t need primogems to summon good recipes. This covers recipes from the game’s first four regions – Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma and Sumeru. With prefaces from Michelin star chefs Paul Pairet and Mory Sacko, explore, taste and experience the adventure of Genshin Impact in an entirely new way.

If you are a chef or you know someone who’s really good at cooking, these books offer ways to connect with fellow gamers and foodies. If you’re looking for a holiday gift for yourself or a special chef in your life, these are for you.