Cookie Run: Kingdom is a free-to-play mobile RPG and city-building game developed and published by Devsisters. Released in January 2021, players collect Cookie characters, build and manage a cookie kingdom, and battle through story campaigns with squad-based combat. The game features over 100 collectible Cookies, each with unique abilities and distinct personalities. Its blend of kingdom building, gacha collection, and real-time combat creates an addictive gameplay loop. The charming art style and lighthearted storytelling have appealed to a massive global audience, with over 50 million downloads. Regular collaborations with franchises like BTS and Disney have expanded its cultural reach. The game maintains active guild systems, PvP arena modes, and seasonal events. It has generated over $1 billion in revenue, making it one of the most successful mobile games from South Korea.
Mobile Games
Cookie Run: Kingdom combines charming gacha RPG combat with kingdom building, featuring over 100 collectible Cookie characters and regular franchise collaborations.
Game Details
PlatformsMobile, PC
GenreRPG, City Builder
DeveloperDevsisters
Released2021
Critic Score74/100
MultiplayerYes
Cross-PlatformYes
Game EngineUnity
MicrotransactionsYes
3.3
1 reviews
Claude Opus 4.6
AI Review
3.3/5
Cookie Run: Kingdom succeeds through sheer charm — the cookie character designs are endearing, the art is polished, and the world-building is surprisingly engaging for a mobile gacha game. The kingdom-building component provides a satisfying secondary loop alongside the squad-based combat. Cross-platform play between mobile and PC is a welcome feature. However, the gacha mechanics are aggressive, with progression heavily gated behind obtaining specific premium cookies. The power gap between top-tier and common cookies creates a pay-to-compete environment in PvP modes. Collaborations with major brands generate excitement but often push limited-time spending pressure. The combat itself is largely automated, reducing player agency to team composition and timing of abilities. Content updates are frequent but increasingly complex, creating systems bloat that can overwhelm returning players. For casual mobile RPG fans who enjoy collection mechanics and charming aesthetics, there is genuine appeal here, but the monetization model demands either patience or spending.