Summary
The viral idle gameCookie Clickeris officially headed to all major consoles, with its release set for May 22. Originally developed for browsers by Julien Thiennot in 2013, the cult hit is known for its immensely addictive gameplay loop, tasking players with simply making cookies.Cookie Clickeris currently available via Steam, which was released with the help of Playsaurus, for $4.99.
Cookie Clickerbegan as a browser-based game created by a solo developer, gaining massive popularity thanks to its absurd premise. Players' only job is to produce more cookies, eventually ending up with gazillions. As players accumulate cookies, they unlock upgrades and various automations that increase the number of cookies produced. Whileas pointless asRock Simulator, the game has garnered a solid fan base over the years.
The console versions were teased by Thiennot on May 14, with Playsaurus officially announcing the new editions of the game with a trailer just hours later. As expected, the beloved gameplay ofCookie Clickerremains intact and as addictive as ever. Instead of clicking the mouse button, players can smash the X or A button, depending on the console, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, a Switch 2 version was confirmed by the trailer. The game is priced at $4.99, as it is on Steam.
Cookie Clicker Brings One of the Most Addictive Gameplay Loops to Consoles
The console version ofCookie Clickerintroduces over 600 upgrades, permanent unlocks, multiple mini-games, and even a pettable dragon. The game takes players from clicking to produce cookies one at a time to having cookie factories to mass produce, wizard towers to summon cookies, and much more. Music is provided by theoriginalMinecraftcomposer C418, adding an unexpectedly excellent soundtrack to complement the monotony of endless clicking.
The game is an ingenious piece of engineering, presenting players with a seemingly simple task that becomes more complex with each upgrade purchased. The exponentially increasing cookie numbers are addictive, andupgrades serveCookie Clickerplayersfresh challengescontinuously. Increasing the number of cookies made eventually becomes a seemingly impossible task as numbers continue to climb and player options expand without an end in sight.
There are tons of options on the market, but not many idle games are as iconic asCookie Clicker. While more comprehensive and perhaps more imaginative idle games have been released,Cookie Clickeris one of the original titles responsible for popularizing the genre. Manyclicker games likeUniversal PaperclipandCell to Singularityowe a lot toCookie Clicker, which remains popular after more than a decade since its original release.
