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CasualIndieSimulationStrategyIncrementalIdlerHorrorPixel GraphicsManagement

9,083 playing

Peak in the last 24 hours: 9,974

Peak in the last 7 days: 10,202

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Game description

An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

Basic info

DeveloperOrteil, DashNet
PublisherPlaysaurus
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Steam DeckPlayable
Release dateSep 1, 2021
Price

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Minimum specs

OSMicrosoft® Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Classic
Processor2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for…
Memory512 MB
Storage350 MB
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Review Analysis Score

Based on 342 reviews from the past 1 year

86.8/ 100
Top 30%

Steam rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (96%)

Review analysis summary (Reviewed Oct 21, 2026)

Clicking a giant cookie grows into an absurd idle obsession here, scoring 86.8, top 30% of games we analyzed.

👍 Strengths

244 reviews call it addictive and fun, describing a loop of instant rewards and ever larger numbers, and some say it stays on in the background for years. Gameplay ranks 322nd of 1396. 23 enjoy the steady progression, with upgrades and achievements that keep paying off over long stretches, and a few praise the music. 11 point to a large amount of content, with hundreds of achievements and many hours of play for a low price. Content Volume ranks 475th of 1351, and Pricing & Fairness ranks 192nd of 1399.

👎 Where it falls short

27 reviews say progression slows to a heavy grind late in the game, with some upgrades gated behind real time waits that stretch over months. 16 find it repetitive once the upgrades run out, saying the late game turns into pure idling with little to do, and some find the minigames repetitive too. Others joke that chasing every achievement takes over a year of their lives, which reads more as a warning about time than a real complaint. Tech & Support ranks 261st of 1399.

Representative reviews Original reviews ↗

“addictive dopamine loop designed for instant gratification” · 244 reviews
“achievements reappeared after mod removal, restoring dopamine and progression satisfaction.” · 23 reviews
“637 achievements, 500 unlocked at 200 hours, extensive content depth” · 11 reviews

How it holds up

−50+5

Controls, difficulty, progression and depth
Mentioned in 49% of reviews · Top 30% of the games we've analyzed

Progression +2.02 · Leveling, unlocks and gear — is growth rewarding or a grind?
Positive “achievements reappeared after mod removal, restoring dopamine and progression satisfaction.” · 23 reviews
Negative “need more sugar lumps, progression gated” · 27 reviews

Difficulty 6% · Onboarding 6% · Freedom 1% · Strategy 11% · Controls & feel 4%

Plot, characters and the world

Not enough data — only 8% of reviews mention this.

World +2.39 · Lore, atmosphere, and how immersive the setting is

Story 3% · Characters 1%

How much there is to do, variety and replay value
Mentioned in 34% of reviews · Top 40% of the games we've analyzed

Volume +1.98 · How much there is to play, including endgame, for the price
Positive “637 achievements, 500 unlocked at 200 hours, extensive content depth” · 11 reviews
Negative “100% completion requires excessive grinding and is not recommended” · 25 reviews

Variety 9% · Replayability 5%

Graphics, art style, music and sound

Not enough data — only 9% of reviews mention this.

Audio +3.31 · Music, sound effects, and voice acting

Visuals 6%

Playing with others, the community and servers

Not enough data — only 1% of reviews mention this.

Community +2.00 · Who you play with — how many, and how friendly

Playing together 1% · Servers & Connection 0%

Pricing, cheaters, balance and matchmaking
Mentioned in 7% of reviews · Top 20% of the games we've analyzed

Pricing +0.12 · Whether the price, DLC and microtransactions are reasonable, and how much paying gives you an edge
Positive “only 5 dollars for a good game, very good value” · 2 reviews
Negative “gambling personified, predatory monetization design” · 3 reviews

Anti-cheat 0% · Balance 1% · Matchmaking 0%

Bugs, performance and developer support
Mentioned in 9% of reviews · Top 20% of the games we've analyzed

Performance +0.09 · Frame rate, optimization, and loading times
Positive “runs great on low-end Chromebooks with minimal computing power” · 3 reviews
Negative “framerate drops when clicking cookies” · 1 review

Stability 2% · Developer support 4%

Grey means too few reviews mention it to trust. — means almost no reviews mention it.

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