Since its inception, the Papa Louie video games have carved out a unique niche in the mobile gaming space with their addictive gameplay and diverse culinary themes. Spanning over a decade, this popular series by Flipline Studios has captured the hearts and appetites of gamers around the globe, with new titles being released nearly every year. Join us as we journey through the series, exploring the unique charm and appetizing gameplay of every Papa’s game.
Papa Louie: When Pizzas Attack! (2006)
Platform: Web browsers
Before the restaurant management games took center stage, there was Papa Louie: When Pizzas Attack! This platformer introduced players to the Papa’s universe as they embarked on a quest to rescue Papa Louie from the clutches of possessed pizzas. This debut set the stage for the culinary adventures to come and introduced gamers to the series’ beloved characters and quirky world. However, it did not exactly serve as the blueprint for future Papa’s titles, as you’ll soon see.
Papa’s Pizzeria (2007)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
The game that followed, Papa’s Pizzeria, set the tone for the future of the series by challenging players to run a bustling pizza shop. It introduced new core gameplay mechanics: taking orders, preparing ingredients, and crafting custom pizzas for customers. The fast-paced gameplay and gradual complexity of orders requires multi-tasking and keeps players engaged for every second. Papa’s Pizzeria laid the groundwork for the entire franchise with its blend of time management and creative customization, although it would be a few years before fans saw another entry.
Papa’s Burgeria (2011)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
Papa’s Burgeria grilled its way into the spotlight with a new twist on the restaurant simulation genre. Its 2011 launch also set the pace for a much more frequent release schedule. Here, players take charge of a burger joint, meticulously crafting burgers and sides to customer specifications. This installment introduced grill mechanics, adding a layer of strategy required to get the grill timings just right. The introduction of customer badges and an expanded storyline made it a stand-out entry in the Papa’s game series, pushing players to perfect their grill skills.
Papa’s Taco Mia! (2011)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
In Papa’s Taco Mia, the focus shifts south of the border as players must manage Papa’s new taco shop. It introduced the mechanic of building tacos layer by layer, allowing for almost endless customization. The addition of the salsa station and an improved upgrade system further let you spice up your Latin American culinary creations. Taco Mia’s vibrant Mexican-themed setting and engaging gameplay made it an instant hit among fans of the Papa’s games.
Papa’s Freezeria (2011)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
In the final release for 2011, Papa’s Freezeria, players operate an ice cream parlor. The game refined the assembly line mechanics of previous games and introduced a blending station for creating various frozen treats for picky customers. The addition of mixes and syrups also brought a new level of complexity to custom orders, making it a refreshing and delightful entry in the series – and perfect for those hot summer days.
Papa’s Pancakeria (2012)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
Papa’s Pancakeria flipped the script yet again by allowing players to master the art of breakfast (and making pancakes, to be precise). With the morning rush as a backdrop and lines of hungry customers looking to start their day off with some hot carbs, players have to create stacks of pancakes and waffles to order. With its new focus on breakfast, Papa’s Pancakeria was a welcome addition for those whose favorite meal of the day happens in the morning.
Papa’s Wingeria (2012)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
Who doesn’t love to chow down on sauced-up chicken wings? In 2012, the series finally gave players a chance to fry up some finger-lickin’ fried chicken in Papa’s Wingeria. This installment challenged players to master the art of frying up cooking wings and tenders. The game featured a complex sauce station, where players mixed sauces to picky customers’ tastes. Papa’s Wingeria introduced a new level of depth to the series with a keen focus on timing and precision.
Papa’s Hot Doggeria (2012)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
Papa’s Hot Doggeria takes a playful spin on the classic hot dog stand. Players have to craft hot dogs, sausages, and even veggie dogs to order. The unique features of this game are the customizable popcorn and soda toppings, adding a layer of creativity to the classic American favorite. Hot Doggeria marks a fun departure from the usual restaurant settings of earlier Papa’s games, serving up summer vibes all year round.
Papa Louie 2: When Burgers Attack! (2013)
Platform: Web browsers
Papa Louie 2: When Burgers Attack! returned the series to its roots, continuing Papa’s adventure in a platformer format. This time, players embark on a mission to rescue Papa Louie and other characters kidnapped by mutant burgers (although we’re not sure if that’s any worse than possessed pizzas). This installment features all of the the series’ charm with its colorful graphics, diverse levels, and different characters boasting unique abilities. It also offered fans a nice break from the restaurant management theme of the mainline Papa’s games.
Papa’s Cupcakeria (2013)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
Players had a chance to satisfy their sweet tooth (or rather, those of their customers) in Papa’s Cupcakeria. This time, players bake and decorate delicious cupcakes, a clear departure from the savory dishes of previous entries. The build station requires precision in placing toppings, while the bake station demands perfect timing so the cupcakes don’t come out under-done or burnt. Cupcakeria was a nice change of pace for fans of the Papa’s games looking to master the art of dessert.
Papa’s Pastaria (2013)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
In Papa’s Pastaria, players traveled to the town of Portallini to manage an Italian restaurant. It featured a new cooking mechanic for players to boil noodles to perfection and a sauce station give your pasta dishes a professional finish. The introduction of seasonal ingredients and the task of crafting perfect pasta gives Pastaria a distinctly Italian flavor that sets it apart from other entries in the series.
Papa’s Donuteria (2014)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
Papa’s Donuteria brought the setting back to the bakery. But instead of cupcakes, this installment invites players to create and serve delicious donuts. It introduces a dough station where players can shape donuts before taking them over to the fryer station to cook them up. The game’s extensive range of fillings, toppings, and drizzles allowed for boundless creativity, making Papa’s Donuteria a worthy ode to everybody’s favorite breakfast treat.
Papa Louie 3: When Sundaes Attack! (2015)
Platform: Web browsers
Papa Louie 3: When Sundaes Attack! once again revisited the series’ platforming roots. This installment takes players on a journey to the land of Munchmore, where menacing sundaes await. This platformer continued the tradition of colorful graphics, quirky characters, and addictive gameplay. With an expansive map, diverse level designs, and creative boss battles, Papa Louie 3 cemented its place as another welcome spin-off from the restaurant management titles.
Papa’s Cheeseria (2015)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
Papa’s Cheeseria combined the joys of sandwich-making with a celebration of – you guessed it – cheese. In this entry, players craft grilled cheese sandwiches, paninis, and other cheesy comfort foods. The introduction of the grill station, where you have to get the perfect grill marks, adds a satisfying challenge.
Papa’s Bakeria (2016)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
Papa’s Bakeria rolls out the dough yet again, but it’s not cupcakes or donuts this time around. In Bakeria, players take charge of a bakery specializing in pies. The game features a unique pie-making process and gives bakers a multitude of fillings and toppings to play with. Papa’s Bakeria is a slice of heaven for pastry enthusiasts, offering another dessert-themed change of pace from previous titles.
Papa’s Sushiria (2017)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
Papa’s Sushiria channels the spirit of Japan, bringing a taste of the Land of the Rising Sun to the series with its sushi-making. Players have to master the art of rolling and slicing sushi while perfectly cooking and spreading rice. The introduction of the rice cooker station and extensive ingredient options make Sushiria a stand-out entry with a unique Japanese cultural aesthetic.
Papa’s Scooperia (2018)
Platforms: Web browsers, iOS, Android
The series continued to put twists on the standard restaurant management formula with Papa’s Scooperia, where players operate an ice cream parlor combined with a cookie bakery. This double-dessert installment introduces the cookie dough station, where you can create new cookie dough mixes for your custom ice cream sandwiches.
Papa’s Mocharia to Go! (2021)
Platforms: iOS, Android
The first game released without a browser version, Papa’s Mocharia to Go! charges the player with creating delicious coffee drinks called “Pappacinos” along with cannoli, a type of Italian dessert pastry. The setting is Papa Louie’s new coffee shop in New Pepperton. After being hired as a barista, you must man both the brew and build stations to craft custom coffee drinks and delicious cannoli pastries – all while a crew films you for a documentary about Papa’s cafe (no pressure).
Papa’s Cluckeria To Go! (2022)
Platforms: iOS, Android
The sixteenth entry in the restaurant management series and the second mobile-only game, Papa’s Cluckeria To Go! is a love letter to that fast food classic, the chicken sandwich. After Papa Louie opens his chicken sandwich restaurant in Oilseed Springs, rival chefs appear to wage war on Papa’s Cluckeria. It’s on you to man the fry station to craft savory chicken sandwiches that put the competition to shame, along with the new slush station so your customers have something to wash those sandwiches down.
Papa’s Freezeria Deluxe (2023)
Platform: Windows
The latest entry in the series and the first exclusively for Windows, Papa’s Freezeria Deluxe brings the franchise back to the theme of frozen treats. This time, the player must manage an oceanfront ice cream shop on Calypso Island, which becomes swamped with Papa Louie’s customers. They’re all demanding ice cream treats, of course. It’s up to you to whip up artisan sundaes at the mix station to help your patrons beat the heat. Freezeria Deluxe also introduces the Food Truck, a new free-play mode where players can send out their custom driver to make sundaes on the go.
More than a decade after their inception, the Papa’s games continue to offer a diverse array of restaurant management experiences and platforming spin-offs. From pizza to sushi, this series celebrates culinary creativity while challenging players with its unique mechanics, and you can be sure that even more titles will be forthcoming. But until then, you have a ton of previous Papa’s games to explore. You’d better get cooking!