Cookie Clicker vs Widget Inc.
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cookie Clicker wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cookie Clicker | Widget Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 60 | 49 |
| Quality | 77 | 68 |
| Value | 46 | 47 |
| Popularity | 43 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.4% positive | 84.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.3K | 24 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cookie Clicker | Widget Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 1, 2021 | October 31, 2024 |
| Developers | Orteil, DashNet | Leaping Turtle |
| Publishers | Playsaurus | Leaping Turtle |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10, 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | DX11, DX12 capable graphics card |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 500 MB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | Should run fine on most desktops built in the last 5+ years |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cookie Clicker or Widget Inc.?
Cookie Clicker won the comparison against Widget Inc. based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Cookie Clicker worth buying over Widget Inc.?
Based on the metrics, Cookie Clicker won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Widget Inc. currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC