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Games like Sakura Clicker

If Sakura Clicker is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sakura Fantasy, The fairy tale you don't know and Sakura Space — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its idle progression while multitasking, modding community adds longevity and chill. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Sakura Clicker is a 2015 anime idle clicker developed by Winged Cloud. The game features automation, buff cooldowns, and an idle-progression system where players can advance while multitasking. Reviewers highlight the reset-loop mechanic that unlocks new characters, and the visual-unlocks provide ongoing goals across a massive amount of content. Players describe the experience as chill, lighthearted, and whimsical, noting the free-to-play model has no paywall blocking progress. The modding community has added longevity to the title, and players appreciate the visually appealing anime art. Verified on Steam Deck, the game holds an 83 percent positive rating from over 8,300 Steam reviews.

About Sakura Clicker: The latest entry in the Sakura series is more action-packed than ever before! Sakura Clickers is a fast-paced, exciting adventure, full of content, in which you defeat your foes with the power of your mouse!

2015IndieFree To PlayCasualFree to playDeck VerifiedWindowsby Winged Cloud
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Free to play with no paywallIdle progression while multitaskingModding community adds longevityChillLightheartedWhimsical

Players who liked Sakura Clicker also play

Steam players who put hours into Sakura Clicker also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Sakura Fantasy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Top pick for Sakura Clicker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    The new visual novel from the makers of Sakura Spirit and Sakura Angels. Sakura Fantasy Chapter 1 is an exciting visual novel fantasy adventure where you decide the development of the story by the choices you make. It is the tale of an aspiring female protagonist who wishes to aim to become a knight.

    2015IndieCasual2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The fairy tale you don't know

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Second-strongest match for Sakura Clicker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Sakura Clicker.

    《Little Red Riding Hood》,《Snow White》,《Alice in Wonderland》,《Thumbelina》……, Let's travel to these well-known fairy tales' world, and play hide and seek with the heroines! In this game, you can rewrite the ending of these well-known fairy tales.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Sakura Space

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Third-strongest match for Sakura Clicker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    Captain Shika has seen all kinds of things in her adventures throughout the universe, and with her two loyal crew members by her side, she's managed to make a name for her small company of mercenaries. When Shika finds a bounty job offering an absurd amount of money, she doesn't hesitate to act: tracking hardened criminals is part of the...

    2016IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Treasure Hunter Claire

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Sakura Clicker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Sakura Clicker.

    Treasure Hunter Claire is the story of the titular protagonist, Claire, and her adventure through the fabled land of Alstroemeria. What treasures and riches await her as she navigates the world?

    2018IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ideology in Friction

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Sakura Clicker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Sakura Clicker.

    Ideology in Friction is the story of two knights, Clacier and Annette. They're forced into an impossible situation where they must make a decision that will change their entire lives. What does this destiny have in store for them? Find out in Ideology in Friction!

    2019IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Sakura Swim Club

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Ranked #6 for Sakura Clicker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    In Sakura Swim Club, follow the story of Kaede, just your average guy. Upon transferring to a new school, he meets two beautiful girls in the swim club. Things haven't gone well for the swim club lately, but with Kaede's help, that all changes.

    2015IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Sakura Angels

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Sakura Clicker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    日本語バージョンダウンロード開始されました。Two girls, blessed with magical powers, are faced with the task of saving the lonely protagonist from the clutches of a mysterious witch and ancient evil, sealed away long ago by his ancestors. What does this sorceress want from our protagonist?

    2015IndieCasual2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Sakura Spirit

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Ranked #8 for Sakura Clicker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Sakura Clicker.

    Rising Judo Star Gushiken Takahiro was two weeks away from the match that would make or break his career -- a championship match where the winner is then signed up to be a young national athlete for Japan. He was very determined to win, in order to fulfill his dreams of finally representing his country for a sport he loves so much.

    2014Indie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Sakura Clicker

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Sakura Spirit

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Reviewers of Sakura Clicker cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Sakura Clicker.

    Rising Judo Star Gushiken Takahiro was two weeks away from the match that would make or break his career -- a championship match where the winner is then signed up to be a young national athlete for Japan. He was very determined to win, in order to fulfill his dreams of finally representing his country for a sport he loves so much.

    2014Indie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Time Clickers

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle progression and a chill mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Reviewers of Sakura Clicker cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Free To Play with Sakura Clicker.

    Time Clickers is what's called an 'incremental game'. There's always a fun upgrade to look forward to, and the numbers keep getting bigger! Hire a team to fight for you, even when you're offline!

    2015ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Sakura Swim Club

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Reviewers of Sakura Clicker cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    In Sakura Swim Club, follow the story of Kaede, just your average guy. Upon transferring to a new school, he meets two beautiful girls in the swim club. Things haven't gone well for the swim club lately, but with Kaede's help, that all changes.

    2015IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sakura Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Sakura Clicker cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Sakura Clicker.

    You are Yomi, an ancient fox spirit. Your dungeon has been stolen from you while you have been sealed away in a deep sleep. Capture monster girls, collect loot, explore the dungeon's depths and reclaim what is yours in this first-person RPG dungeon crawler.

    2016IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Crush Crush

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle progression and a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Reviewers of Sakura Clicker cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Free To Play with Sakura Clicker.

    Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game.

    2016IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Reviewers of Sakura Clicker cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    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.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Winged Cloud

Other recommendable Steam games by Winged Cloud, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Sakura Spirit

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Another title from Winged Cloud, the studio behind Sakura Clicker. Shares Indie with Sakura Clicker.

    Rising Judo Star Gushiken Takahiro was two weeks away from the match that would make or break his career -- a championship match where the winner is then signed up to be a young national athlete for Japan. He was very determined to win, in order to fulfill his dreams of finally representing his country for a sport he loves so much.

    2014Indie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Sakura Swim Club

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Another title from Winged Cloud, the studio behind Sakura Clicker. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    In Sakura Swim Club, follow the story of Kaede, just your average guy. Upon transferring to a new school, he meets two beautiful girls in the swim club. Things haven't gone well for the swim club lately, but with Kaede's help, that all changes.

    2015IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Sakura Angels

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Winged Cloud, the studio behind Sakura Clicker. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    日本語バージョンダウンロード開始されました。Two girls, blessed with magical powers, are faced with the task of saving the lonely protagonist from the clutches of a mysterious witch and ancient evil, sealed away long ago by his ancestors. What does this sorceress want from our protagonist?

    2015IndieCasual2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sakura Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Winged Cloud, the studio behind Sakura Clicker. Shares Indie with Sakura Clicker.

    You are Yomi, an ancient fox spirit. Your dungeon has been stolen from you while you have been sealed away in a deep sleep. Capture monster girls, collect loot, explore the dungeon's depths and reclaim what is yours in this first-person RPG dungeon crawler.

    2016IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Sakura Beach

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Another title from Winged Cloud, the studio behind Sakura Clicker. Shares Indie with Sakura Clicker.

    From the makers of Sakura Spirit, Sakura Angels and Sakura Fantasy this time working together with the artist Inma to bring you this visual novel dating sim on the beach! Seiji is a daydreamer who spends too much time thinking about space.

    2015IndieSimulation2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Sakura Fantasy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Another title from Winged Cloud, the studio behind Sakura Clicker. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    The new visual novel from the makers of Sakura Spirit and Sakura Angels. Sakura Fantasy Chapter 1 is an exciting visual novel fantasy adventure where you decide the development of the story by the choices you make. It is the tale of an aspiring female protagonist who wishes to aim to become a knight.

    2015IndieCasual2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Sakura Succubus

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Another title from Winged Cloud, the studio behind Sakura Clicker. Shares Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    Sakura Succubus is a lewd visual novel about amassing a harem of sexy succubi. Featuring a cute idol, a domineering businesswoman, and a spacey social media star, there’s no shortage of women to woo!

    2020SimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Sakura Santa

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Another title from Winged Cloud, the studio behind Sakura Clicker. Shares Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    Koji is feeling a bit down. This year is the first Christmas he's spending alone. After moving away from home to attend the University of his dreams, he found his college life to be rather lonely. Feeling distraught, he wanders to his local shrine to make an offering.

    2015AdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Sakura Fantasy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    The new visual novel from the makers of Sakura Spirit and Sakura Angels. Sakura Fantasy Chapter 1 is an exciting visual novel fantasy adventure where you decide the development of the story by the choices you make. It is the tale of an aspiring female protagonist who wishes to aim to become a knight.

    2015IndieCasual2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Sakura Space

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    Captain Shika has seen all kinds of things in her adventures throughout the universe, and with her two loyal crew members by her side, she's managed to make a name for her small company of mercenaries. When Shika finds a bounty job offering an absurd amount of money, she doesn't hesitate to act: tracking hardened criminals is part of the...

    2016IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Sakura Swim Club

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Sakura Clicker.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    In Sakura Swim Club, follow the story of Kaede, just your average guy. Upon transferring to a new school, he meets two beautiful girls in the swim club. Things haven't gone well for the swim club lately, but with Kaede's help, that all changes.

    2015IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sakura Angels

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Sakura Clicker.

    日本語バージョンダウンロード開始されました。Two girls, blessed with magical powers, are faced with the task of saving the lonely protagonist from the clutches of a mysterious witch and ancient evil, sealed away long ago by his ancestors. What does this sorceress want from our protagonist?

    2015IndieCasual2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Sakura Clicker

Is Sakura Clicker verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Sakura Clicker is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Is Sakura Clicker free to play?
Yes — Sakura Clicker is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Sakura Clicker?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sakura Clicker are Sakura Fantasy, The fairy tale you don't know, Sakura Space.
Who developed Sakura Clicker?
Sakura Clicker was developed by Winged Cloud.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Sakura Clicker.

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