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24 games like Cookie Clicker (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Cookie Clicker on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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The short version

Closest match: Mr.Mine, which both strategy and relaxing.
Cookie Clicker is tagged Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Management, Horror, Economy by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
11 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Cookie Clicker

The five things Steam players tag Cookie Clicker with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Clicker
Idler
Casual
Indie
Pixel Graphics

Cookie Clicker at a glance
Reception	Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% of 92,880)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$4.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

1
Mr.Mine
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Idler, Clicker and Simulation; published by the same company; released around the same time (2020).
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Mr.Mine at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Playsaurus
Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,635 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 18,635)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 5 of 5 — Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Idler, Clicker, Simulation, Strategy, Mining — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:IdlerClickerSimulationStrategyCasualIndie2DPixel Graphics
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2
Clicker Heroes
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Clicker, Idler and Casual; published by the same company.
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Clicker Heroes at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Playsaurus
Player sentiment 90% positive of 62,148 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 62,148)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 4 of 5 — Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Clicker, Idler, Casual, 2D, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:ClickerIdlerCasual2DManagementIndieFunnyStrategy
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3
Realm Grinder
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Clicker, Pixel Graphics and Strategy; released around the same time (2017).
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Realm Grinder at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Divine Games
Player sentiment 87% positive of 7,441 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 7,441)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 5 of 5 — Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Free to Play, Clicker, Pixel Graphics, Strategy, City Builder — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:ClickerPixel GraphicsStrategyIdler2DCasualBuildingResource Management
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4
Prison Architect
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Building and Strategy.
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Prison Architect at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Introversion Software
Player sentiment 89% positive of 73,744 Price $5.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 73,744)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $5.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:SimulationBuildingStrategyManagement2DResource ManagementEconomyFunny
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5
AdVenture Capitalist
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Clicker, Idler and Management.
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
AdVenture Capitalist at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Hyper Hippo Games
Player sentiment 88% positive of 60,380 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 60,380)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 3 of 5 — Clicker, Idler, Casual
Why players like it: Clicker, Idler, Management, Capitalism, Automation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:ClickerIdlerManagementStrategy2DFunnyCasualSimulation
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6
AdVenture Communist
Why it matched: both horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Clicker, Casual and Simulation.
The world's greatest communism simulator!
AdVenture Communist at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Hyper Hippo Games
Player sentiment 64% positive of 4,677 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (64% of 4,677)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 4 of 5 — Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Free to Play, Clicker, Casual, Singleplayer, Early Access — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:ClickerCasualSimulationIndieStrategyFunnyMemesIdler
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7
People Playground
Why it matched: both horror and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including 2D, Simulation and Funny; released around the same time (2019).
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground at a glance
Released 2019 Studio mestiez
Player sentiment 98% positive of 317,401 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 317,401)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 3 of 5 — Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Sandbox, Gore, Physics, Blood, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:2DSimulationFunnyBuildingPixel GraphicsIndieCasualComedy
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8
OpenTTD
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Economy; released around the same time (2021).
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD at a glance
Released 2021 Studio OpenTTD
Player sentiment 95% positive of 16,952 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 16,952)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Free to Play, Economy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:SimulationBuildingEconomyManagementResource Management2DStrategyIndie
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9
Soda Dungeon 2
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Idler, Pixel Graphics and Casual; released around the same time (2020).
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Soda Dungeon 2 at a glance
Released 2020 Studio AN Productions
Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,665 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 5,665)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 5 of 5 — Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Free to Play, Idler, RPG, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:IdlerPixel GraphicsCasualIndie2DComedySimulationClicker
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10
Chinese Parents
Why it matched: both horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Memes, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
Chinese Parents at a glance
Released 2018 Studio 墨鱼玩游戏
Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,000 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 27,000)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Life Sim, Psychological Horror, Memes, Simulation, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:MemesSimulationCasualIndieFunnyStrategyHorror
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11
Dragon Cliff
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Idler and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2018).
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Dragon Cliff at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Meta Interaction
Player sentiment 89% positive of 8,184 Price $1.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 8,184)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 5 of 5 — Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: RPG, Strategy, Idler, Loot, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $1.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:StrategyIdlerPixel GraphicsCasualClickerManagementIndieSimulation
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12
Youtubers Life
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Management, Casual and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).
Become the most successful youtuber on the planet! Create videos, get subscribers, attend events, interact with your fans… and grow your channel. Live a youtuber’s life!
Youtubers Life at a glance
Released 2017 Studio UPLAY Online
Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,413 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 15,413)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Management, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Character Customization, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:ManagementCasualSimulationComedyMemesFunnyIndieResource Management
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13
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
Why it matched: both horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Indie; released around the same time (2017).
Business Tour is a free-to-play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your own monopoly, play with friends, complete daily tasks, and compete against players from around the world. Easy to learn, fun to master, and perfect for quick matches.
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer at a glance
Released 2017 Studio 8Floor
Player sentiment 60% positive of 80,320 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (60% of 80,320)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Board Game, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Strategy, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:StrategyCasualIndieFunnyManagementSimulationComedy
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14
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both horror and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Simulation and Indie; released around the same time (2017).
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 94% positive of 33,261 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 33,261)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:HorrorSimulationIndieStrategyManagementFunnyPixel GraphicsMemes
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15
Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Building.
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Kingdom: Classic at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Noio
Player sentiment 91% positive of 22,707 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 22,707)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 3 of 5 — Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:StrategySimulationBuilding2DManagementResource ManagementPixel GraphicsCasual
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16
Mini Motorways
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2021).
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Motorways at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Dinosaur Polo Club
Player sentiment 96% positive of 24,384 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 24,384)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, Casual, Indie, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:StrategySimulationCasualIndieManagementBuildingResource ManagementTouch-Friendly
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17
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
Why it matched: both horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Casual and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Help legendary horror icon Jason Voorhees stalk and slay campers across 100+ puzzle levels in a hilariously off kilter puzzle game. Jason will terrorize victims from the campgrounds of Crystal Lake to the highrises of Manhattan, from supermax prisons to space stations... and beyond!
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Blue Wizard Digital
Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,080 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 6,080)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Free to Play, Puzzle, Horror, Gore, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:HorrorCasualStrategyIndieFunnySimulation
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18
Two Point Hospital
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Management and Building; released around the same time (2018).
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.
Two Point Hospital at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Two Point Studios
Player sentiment 92% positive of 34,935 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 34,935)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Simulation, Management, Medical Sim, Building, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $29.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:SimulationManagementBuildingFunnyStrategyIndieComedyCasual
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19
Planet Zoo
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Management, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2019).
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Planet Zoo at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Frontier Developments
Player sentiment 91% positive of 97,527 Price $44.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 97,527)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 1 of 5 — Casual
Why players like it: Management, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $44.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:ManagementSimulationBuildingEconomyResource ManagementStrategyCasualFunny
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20
Transport Fever 2
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Management; released around the same time (2019).
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Transport Fever 2 at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Urban Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 32,509 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 32,509)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Simulation, Strategy, Management, Transportation, Trains — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $39.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:SimulationStrategyManagementEconomyBuildingResource ManagementCasualIndie
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21
100% Orange Juice
Why it matched: both horror, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Casual.
100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.
100% Orange Juice at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Orange_Juice
Player sentiment 91% positive of 30,159 Price $6.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 30,159)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Indie
Why players like it: Anime, Board Game, Cute, Multiplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $6.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:StrategyIndieCasualFunny2DMemesComedy
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22
Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Idler, Pixel Graphics and Management; released around the same time (2025).
The incremental idle MMO where your heroes keep fighting while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental-Wizard to Cannon-Pirate, and level 20 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and Construction!
Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO at a glance
Released 2025 Studio Lavaflame2
Player sentiment 77% positive of 29,660 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 29,660)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 5 of 5 — Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Idler, Pixel Graphics, Free to Play, MMORPG, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:IdlerPixel GraphicsManagementClickerResource ManagementIndieCasualSimulation
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23
Dungeons 3
Why it matched: both horror and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Management; released around the same time (2017).
At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!
Dungeons 3 at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Realmforge Studios
Player sentiment 94% positive of 18,714 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 18,714)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Strategy, Villain Protagonist, Base-Building, Simulation, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: $29.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:StrategySimulationManagementComedyEconomyFunnyHorror
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24
Soda Dungeon
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Casual and 2D; released around the same time (2017).
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.
Soda Dungeon at a glance
Released 2017 Studio AN Productions
Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,332 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 6,332)
Matches Cookie Clicker on: 5 of 5 — Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Free to Play, RPG, Pixel Graphics, Casual, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cookie Clicker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cookie Clicker:Pixel GraphicsCasual2DClickerStrategyIndieComedyIdler
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Mr.Mine at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Playsaurus
Player sentiment	92% positive of 18,635	Price	Free

Clicker Heroes at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Playsaurus
Player sentiment	90% positive of 62,148	Price	Free

Realm Grinder at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Divine Games
Player sentiment	87% positive of 7,441	Price	Free

Prison Architect at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Introversion Software
Player sentiment	89% positive of 73,744	Price	$5.99

AdVenture Capitalist at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Hyper Hippo Games
Player sentiment	88% positive of 60,380	Price	Free

AdVenture Communist at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Hyper Hippo Games
Player sentiment	64% positive of 4,677	Price	Free

People Playground at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	mestiez
Player sentiment	98% positive of 317,401	Price	$9.99

OpenTTD at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	OpenTTD
Player sentiment	95% positive of 16,952	Price	Not listed

Soda Dungeon 2 at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	AN Productions
Player sentiment	94% positive of 5,665	Price	Free

Chinese Parents at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	墨鱼玩游戏
Player sentiment	91% positive of 27,000	Price	$9.99

Dragon Cliff at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Meta Interaction
Player sentiment	89% positive of 8,184	Price	$1.99

Youtubers Life at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	UPLAY Online
Player sentiment	77% positive of 15,413	Price	$9.99

Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	8Floor
Player sentiment	60% positive of 80,320	Price	Free

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	94% positive of 33,261	Price	Free

Kingdom: Classic at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Noio
Player sentiment	91% positive of 22,707	Price	Free

Mini Motorways at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Dinosaur Polo Club
Player sentiment	96% positive of 24,384	Price	$9.99

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Blue Wizard Digital
Player sentiment	94% positive of 6,080	Price	Not listed

Two Point Hospital at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Two Point Studios
Player sentiment	92% positive of 34,935	Price	$29.99

Planet Zoo at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Frontier Developments
Player sentiment	91% positive of 97,527	Price	$44.99

Transport Fever 2 at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Urban Games
Player sentiment	90% positive of 32,509	Price	$39.99

100% Orange Juice at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Orange_Juice
Player sentiment	91% positive of 30,159	Price	$6.99

Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	Lavaflame2
Player sentiment	77% positive of 29,660	Price	Free

Dungeons 3 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Realmforge Studios
Player sentiment	94% positive of 18,714	Price	$29.99

Soda Dungeon at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	AN Productions
Player sentiment	94% positive of 6,332	Price	Free

Common questions

What game is most like Cookie Clicker?

Mr.Mine, on the evidence we have. It both strategy and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Cookie Clicker" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Cookie Clicker. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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