Cookie Clicker Is Coming to PS5, Xbox, and Switch – And Yes, It’s Still Addictive

Cookie Clicker PS5 is real. You’re about to spend the next several weeks smashing X for cookies, and no, you’re not above it. The viral idle game that turned clicking into an art form is officially releasing on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch on May 22. A Switch 2 version is already confirmed, and yes, the price is still $4.99—same as Steam.

You might be thinking: “Wasn’t that just some dumb browser game?” And you'd be right. But that’s kind of the point. Cookie Clicker is the clicker game—the one that taught an entire generation that you could generate dopamine by clicking the same spot 10,000 times and calling it “progress.” It’s not just stupid fun—it’s deliberately stupid, which makes it brilliant.

"I want you to click a cookie until you build an interdimensional bakery empire." That’s not a real quote from the dev, but it might as well be.

Originally developed by French solo dev Julien Thiennot back in 2013, Cookie Clicker blew up because it dared to be completely ridiculous. The core idea? Click on a giant cookie to bake more cookies. Use those cookies to buy grandmas, factories, portals, time machines, and eventually, summon gods made of sugar. It’s simple. It’s stupid. It’s pure internet magic.

Now the console version comes packed with over 600 upgrades, mini-games, permanent unlocks, and—you guessed it—a pettable dragon. And if you’re worried about how the “clicking” translates, don’t. Just tap X or A. Mindless, perfect, and ready for your next doomscrolling replacement.

And did we mention the soundtrack is composed by Minecraft legend C418? That’s right. The music that once helped you chill through Creeper attacks will now accompany your descent into cookie-induced madness. This is the crossover we never knew we needed.

Why Cookie Clicker Still Works in 2025

Cookie Clicker isn’t just a game—it’s a psychological exploit. The moment you see the number go up, your brain goes, “Yes, more please.” It’s not trying to trick you with story, visuals, or lore. It gives you the primal satisfaction of watching your effort (or lack thereof) snowball into empire-level absurdity. Cookie Clicker takes that loop and weaponizes it.

It’s a poster child for what many call "brain rot games"—titles that seem pointless but eat hours of your life. Universal Paperclips, Idle Breakout, and Clicker Heroes—all of them owe their popularity to Cookie Clicker. They’re not complex. They’re not clever. They just work. And the more stupid they are? The more viral they get. That’s the clicker way.

Honestly, there’s something refreshing about a game that doesn’t pretend to be deep. No exposition dumps. No tutorial shenanigans. Just: click the cookie.

From Browser Meme to Console Classic

The fact that this is coming to PS5 at all says a lot about where gaming is in 2025. Cookie Clicker used to be a distraction you’d keep open in a second tab while pretending to study. Now it’s a full-on console release, sitting on the same shelf as God of War and Elden Ring.

And yet—it belongs. There’s a reason Cookie Clicker has stayed relevant for over a decade. It’s simple, chaotic, and endlessly expandable. It’s a celebration of “more for the sake of more.” There’s no endpoint, no final boss, no “you win” screen. Just an ever-expanding number that dares you to stop.

"Cookie Clicker is the grandparent of every mobile idle game—and it’s still the best one."

What’s wild is how much content is packed into this version. Between over 600 upgrades, permanent unlocks, and mini-games, the devs didn’t just port the game—they made sure it had enough hooks to keep console players addicted too. Expect late-night sessions where you tell yourself “just one more bakery” at 3AM. We've all been there.

And yes, you can sync saves between platforms if you care that much. But honestly, starting fresh is part of the fun. Watching your cookie count explode from nothing into trillions of baked goods is the kind of stupid catharsis only Cookie Clicker can deliver.

Whether it’s your first time or your 50th reset, Cookie Clicker’s genius lies in its unapologetic loop. It doesn’t pretend to be anything else. It knows exactly what it is: a game where your entire job is to bake cookies until the universe bends to your will.

It’s not supposed to be deep. It’s not supposed to be clever. That’s the magic. The more brainless it is, the more it works. In an era where games fight to be cinematic masterpieces, Cookie Clicker just sits in the corner, laughing with its infinite cookies.

Cookie Clicker PS5 and its console siblings land May 22. Mark your calendars, set your timers, and get ready to click like your serotonin depends on it—because it kind of does.