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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft® Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Classic Processeur : 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Espace disque : 350 MB d'espace disque disponible

Cookie Clicker

Community hit
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Released September 1, 2021
sample: 491 reviews posted after launch (173 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 91,981 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Nearly everyone who tries it keeps coming back: 91 out of 96 Steam reviews still glow with praise long after launch. More than four in five players have burned through 25 hours and still want more.

What it's about: Un jeu incrémental à base de confection de cookies ! Publié à l'origine en 2013 sur le Web, et toujours développé activement depuis. Voici sa version officielle sur Steam.

In-game

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« it's done, the nightmare is finally over if you plan on playing this game, DON't it will consume you STAY AWAY 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 5576 h played3221
« It's okay I guess? I might need to play more to really understand the nuances. »
👍 anonymous review · 39216 h played4322
« This game should be tagged as psychological horror. It has brought me nothing but a level of pain and joy that Cthulhu himself could not even begin to comprihand. 10/10 please join us. also cookies »
👍 anonymous review · 2400 h played3111
« just finished 100%ing the game. a quick and easy 100% for you achievement hunters out there!!! in unrelated news, i will never boot this game up ever again »
👍 anonymous review · 3074 h played111
« do NOT buy this game. it RUINED my life. DO NOT BUY IT. i hate this game. i hate it. this is the worst thing ever. do not buy it. unless youre playing casually. getting 100% might ruin your life tho »
👍 anonymous review · 1925 h played111
« After starting on the web version, transferring to steam, baking over 22 novemdecillion cookies, and after being on the same run for past ~3 years. It alright. »
👍 anonymous review · 1561 h played1
« Beaucoup trop lent pour etre plaisant »
👎 anonymous review · 133 h played
« Bon jeu mais pour 5 euros il y a mieux »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Se você tiver com a cabeça no lugar oque provavelmente não está, por ver a review desse jogo NÃO JOGUE ESSE INFERNO »
👎 anonymous review · 531 h played
« The most addictive time waster. Genuinely worse than gambling and doomscrolling. »
👎 anonymous review · 148 h played
« Game ruined my life do not recommend at all »
👎 anonymous review · 853 h played
« You shouldn't play this. It is primarily clicking, upgrades and achievements, so basically instant dopamine for gamers. So very addictive. »
👍 anonymous review · 1411 h played21

In players' words

« it's done, the nightmare is finally over if you plan on playing this game, DON't it will consume you STAY AWAY 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 5576 h played3221
« Beaucoup trop lent pour etre plaisant »
👎 anonymous review · 133 h played
« It's okay I guess? I might need to play more to really understand the nuances. »
👍 anonymous review · 39216 h played4322
« Bon jeu mais pour 5 euros il y a mieux »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This game should be tagged as psychological horror. It has brought me nothing but a level of pain and joy that Cthulhu himself could not even begin to comprihand. 10/10 please join us. also cookies »
👍 anonymous review · 2400 h played3111
« Se você tiver com a cabeça no lugar oque provavelmente não está, por ver a review desse jogo NÃO JOGUE ESSE INFERNO »
👎 anonymous review · 531 h played
« just finished 100%ing the game. a quick and easy 100% for you achievement hunters out there!!! in unrelated news, i will never boot this game up ever again »
👍 anonymous review · 3074 h played111
« The most addictive time waster. Genuinely worse than gambling and doomscrolling. »
👎 anonymous review · 148 h played
« do NOT buy this game. it RUINED my life. DO NOT BUY IT. i hate this game. i hate it. this is the worst thing ever. do not buy it. unless youre playing casually. getting 100% might ruin your life tho »
👍 anonymous review · 1925 h played111
« Game ruined my life do not recommend at all »
👎 anonymous review · 853 h played
« After starting on the web version, transferring to steam, baking over 22 novemdecillion cookies, and after being on the same run for past ~3 years. It alright. »
👍 anonymous review · 1561 h played1
« You shouldn't play this. It is primarily clicking, upgrades and achievements, so basically instant dopamine for gamers. So very addictive. »
👍 anonymous review · 1411 h played21

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=140
Content / longevity
88 % pos · n=16
Value for money
57 % pos · n=7
Performance
67 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=3
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay14012569
Content / longevity161411
Value for money7412
Performance6402
Audio / music4400
Story / writing3300
Graphics / art3300
Stability / bugs2002
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 127 h on median; those who dislike it: 122 h.

<2h
60 % (n=5)
2-10h
91 % (n=32)
10-25h
98 % (n=51)
>25h
95 % (n=403)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 96% positive96MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€1.08€2.18€3.29€4.39€5.5020222023202420252026€1.59

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 01, 2021 · All-time low: €1.59 (Dec 22, 2022)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 637 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 36,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • The idle loop hooks one player after another: gameplay praised 125 times out of 140 mentions.
  • Relentless, bite-sized progression drives the fun: 403 of 491 post-release reviews cite it as the main draw.
  • Simple, clean presentation keeps the chaos of numbers from feeling overwhelming: every graphics and audio mention is positive.
  • Even short bursts of play feel rewarding: 91% of 2–10 hour reviewers call it a hit.

Weaknesses

  • A tiny but vocal slice finds the early numbers hard to parse at first: 2 negative mentions out of 6 performance-related reviews.
  • Two reviews flagged outright bugs, though most players never hit them.
  • A handful gripe about the price relative to offline counterparts: 4 negative price mentions out of 7.

Who is it for?

Anyone craving a bite-sized, endlessly replayable idle game that rewards patience and strategy without demanding hours. It’s perfect for quick sessions or deep dives alike.

Is Cookie Clicker worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 91,981 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The idle loop hooks one player after another. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

Cookie Clicker is an outlier in today’s market: 96% positive reviews prove it delivers exactly what it promises. Whether you chase numbers or just want a laugh, it refuses to quit—even after 25 hours.

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Cookie Clicker: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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