Crush Crush vs Author Clicker
Crush Crush and Author Clicker both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Crush Crush (2016) is 3 years older than Author Clicker (2019). Crush Crush is free; Author Clicker is paid (0.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Crush Crush |  Author Clicker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (19,028 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sad Panda Studios | SunshineOvercast |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Crush Crush (2016) is 3 years older than Author Clicker (2019).
- Crush Crush is free; Author Clicker is paid (0.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Crush Crush is Deck Playable, Author Clicker is Deck Unsupported.
Crush Crush vs Author Clicker — FAQ
- Should I play Crush Crush or Author Clicker first?
- If you want chronology, Crush Crush (2016) came out before Author Clicker (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Crush Crush and Author Clicker similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Crush Crush free?
- Yes — Crush Crush is a free-to-play Steam title. Author Clicker is paid (0.99 USD).