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Crush Crush

Crush Crush

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.

89%
Very Positive
DeveloperSad Panda Studios
PublisherSad Panda Studios
Release DateOct 18, 2016
Free to Play
Peak Players4.5K
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Casual
Free To Play
Indie
AI Review Summary

Crush Crush is a long-running idle dating simulator that combines clicker mechanics with anime-style character progression and time management. While many players find the core loop addictive and relaxing, recent sentiment has been significantly dampened by the introduction of AI-generated marketing and perceived aggressive monetization of previously free event content.

Pros

  • Addictive and satisfying idle/clicker gameplay loop that is easy to pick up.90%
  • Unique time-management mechanics where time acts as a literal, limited resource.70%
  • Smooth performance on PC with full synchronization support for Steam Deck.60%
  • Relaxing and peaceful atmosphere suitable for casual play or curing boredom.80%
  • Extensive longevity with nearly a decade of content and updates.70%

Cons

  • Controversial use of generative AI in advertisements and game icons.90%
  • Significant progression walls and extreme grinding for non-paying players.85%
  • Increasingly aggressive monetization and paywalled event bundles.80%
  • Gameplay can become monotonous and boring during the late-game waiting periods.75%
  • Frustrating soft caps on the rebirth system that can stall progress.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game will celebrate its 10th anniversary in February.
  • Properly synchronizes with Steam Deck, unlike its spin-off Blush Blush.
  • Includes an optional NSFW DLC that may affect Steam store recommendations.
Confidence: 77%
Based on the 95 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 29, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
982
Peak · last 90 days
3.4K
All-time peak
4.5K

Price

Current price
Free to Play
Lowest tracked
Free to Playsince Jan 7, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
92%
All-time positive
89%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews28.5K
Positive: 25.3K (89%)Negative: 3.2K (11%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

178h

Avg Playtime at Review

57%

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