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
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.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 140 | 125 | 6 | 9 |
| Content / longevity | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Value for money | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Performance | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 103 h on median; those who dislike it: 120 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 01, 2021 · All-time low: €1.59 (Dec 22, 2022)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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)
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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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