Sprunki - Cooking With Gray and Simon

About Cooking with Gray and Simon

The Sprunki Incredibox universe is usually about dropping beats and surviving horror modes. But sometimes, even the most legendary musical icons need a lunch break. Cooking with Gray and Simon is a hilarious, fan-made interactive game that trades the soundboard for a mixing bowl.

Attributed to community creators like Jerdd (and inspired by the similar Cooking with Moch), this mod invites you into a chaotic kitchen where Gray (the stoic protagonist) and Simon (the hungry yellow gamer) are attempting to bake a cake. It’s not about rhythm; it’s about following a recipe—or completely ignoring it to see if you can make Simon sick. If you are looking for a lighthearted break from the "Phase" lore, grab your apron and get ready to cook.

What is Cooking with Gray and Simon?

Cooking with Gray and Simon is a browser-based "Interactive" mod, typically playable on platforms like Cocrea or Scratch. It falls into the simulation genre, similar to the classic Cooking Mama games but with a distinct Sprunki twist.

Instead of dragging icons to create a melody, you are presented with a kitchen counter full of ingredients: flour, sugar, butter, vinegar, and questionable "Sprunki" items. Your goal is to combine them in a bowl to create a dish.

• The Duo: The game features high-quality sprites of Gray and Simon. Gray usually acts as the head chef, holding the bowl, while Simon waits eagerly (and impatiently) to taste the final result.
• The Freedom: Unlike the music game which has fixed loops, this cooking game is a sandbox. You can put anything in the bowl. Want to make a cake entirely out of vinegar? The game lets you do it, and the results are often disgusting.

The Lore: The Domestic Timeline

Fans love this mod because it expands on the "Domestic" or "Safe" timeline of the Sprunki lore.

• Friends, Not Fighters: In the main horror phases, Gray is often running for his life and Simon is often getting bitten. In this timeline, they are just roommates hanging out. It humanizes the characters, showing them engaging in normal, everyday activities.
• Simon's Appetite: This mod reinforces the community canon that Simon is a bottomless pit. He is always depicted as the "Taste Tester," willing to eat whatever sludge Gray cooks up (often to his own detriment).
• The Kitchen Setting: The background is usually a cozy, cartoonish kitchen, a stark contrast to the dark voids or creepy hospitals of other mods.

Gameplay Mechanics: Mix, Bake, Taste

The gameplay loop is simple but addictive, relying on trial-and-error to find all the different reactions.

1. The Ingredients Phase

You have a selection of items to drag into the mixing bowl.

• The Good Stuff: Flour, Eggs, Milk, Sugar, Chocolate Chips.
• The Bad Stuff: Vinegar, Hot Sauce, Salt, "Mystery Goo."
• The Mechanic: There is often no limit. You can add 50 eggs if you want. The game tracks the "toxicity" or "sweetness" of the mixture based on what you add.

2. The Cooking Phase

Once the mix is ready, you usually click an oven or a "Cook" button.

• The Wait: A brief animation plays where Gray puts the item in the oven. Sometimes, smoke will billow out if you used volatile ingredients.

3. The Taste Test (The Payoff)

This is the main event. Gray serves the food to Simon.

• Reaction: Simon eats it, and his animation tells you how you did. This is where the comedy happens.

All Endings and Outcomes

The replay value of Cooking with Gray and Simon comes from trying to trigger every possible reaction from Simon.

1. The Good Ending (Delicious): Follow a logical recipe (e.g., Flour + Sugar + Eggs + Chocolate). Simon will eat the cake, smile, and give a "Thumbs Up" or make a happy "Mmmm" sound.
2. The Bad Ending (Vomit): Fill the bowl with Vinegar, Salt, or rotten items. Simon will take one bite, turn green, and vomit (usually censored or cartoonish). Gray might look disappointed or shocked.
3. The "Explosive" Ending: In some versions, adding "spicy" items or specific chemical ingredients causes Simon to literally explode or catch on fire after eating, playing into the slapstick humor of the series.
4. The "Nothing" Ending: If you cook an empty bowl, Simon might look confused or eat the "air" and look unsatisfied.

Character Guide: The Chef and The Critic

• Chef Gray: He is the responsible one. His animations are usually calm and focused. However, if you ruin the food, he might give the camera a "Jim Halpert" stare of disbelief.
• Critic Simon: He is the chaotic element. He is constantly vibrating with hunger. His "Sick" face and "Happy" face are distinct, high-quality sprites that have become memes in the community.

Expanding Your Interactive Kitchen

If you enjoy the chaos of cooking with Sprunkis, you are part of a growing trend of players who want more than just music. The "Interactive" genre allows you to explore the daily lives of these characters.

For players who want to find other simulation games—perhaps feeding Brud a midnight snack or helping Wenda find a home—you should check out the Interactive Sprunki category. This hub connects you to the entire "Slice of Life" side of the Sprunki modding community.

Why This Mod is Viral

Cooking with Gray and Simon creates perfect content for YouTube and TikTok.

• "I Poisoned Simon" Pranks: Content creators love making the grossest possible food to see the over-the-top vomit animations.
• ASMR Potential: The sounds of cracking eggs, pouring milk, and the oven dinging are oddly satisfying, even in a meme game.
• The "NCS" Music: As noted in many reuploads, the background music often features nostalgic NoCopyrightSounds (NCS) tracks, hitting a specific nostalgia button for internet users who grew up in the 2010s.

Strategy: The Perfect Recipe

Want to get the rare "Heart Eyes" reaction from Simon? Try this standard recipe found in most versions of the game:

1. Base: 1 Flour, 1 Milk.
2. Flavor: 2 Sugar, 1 Chocolate Bar.
3. Secret: Add 1 "Love" or "Heart" item if the mod includes it.
4. Cook: Wait for the ding.

Serve this to Simon, and he should give you the best possible score!

Conclusion

Cooking with Gray and Simon is a delightful diversion that fleshes out the personalities of the franchise's two biggest stars. It proves that Gray isn't just a leader; he's a cook. And Simon isn't just a gamer; he's a garbage disposal with a smile.

Whether you are trying to bake a Michelin-star cake or just trying to see how much vinegar Simon can tolerate, this mod offers a fun, messy, and hilarious experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who made this game? It is often attributed to the user Jerdd on Cocrea, who is also known for other high-quality Sprunki animations. It is inspired by Cooking with Moch by ozisurdagaming.

Can I play this on mobile? Yes, most versions on Cocrea or Scratch are mobile-friendly, allowing you to drag ingredients with your finger.

Is there a secret ingredient? Some versions include hidden items like a "Jevin Potion" or a "Wenda Hairball" that you can find by clicking on the cupboards in the background.