Clicker Heroes

About

Clicker Heroes is a popular idle game where players click to kill monsters and earn gold, which can be used to hire heroes to automate the gold collection process. As the game progresses, players can invest in upgrades and abilities to increase their damage and gold gains exponentially. The game features endless progression, with increasing challenge and reward the further players get.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 314 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Highly addictive and fun, making it a great time-waster.
Simple mechanics that allow for casual play while multitasking.
Free to play with no mandatory purchases, offering a satisfying experience.

Can become repetitive and may lead to excessive time spent playing.
Some players experience frustration with the need for in-game purchases to progress.
The gameplay can be mindless, leading to a lack of meaningful engagement.

graphics
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The graphics are generally praised for their high quality, with some users noting a cool yet simple aesthetic typical of indie games. Overall, the visuals are well-received, offering a nice experience with low lag.
- “Very high-quality graphics.”
- “Cool but simple graphics.”
- “Nice graphics, low lag.”
- “The graphics are what you might expect from an indie game such as this.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its humor, featuring plenty of funny text and moments that enhance the experience. Players often find themselves unexpectedly engaged, as the humor adds an enjoyable layer to the otherwise simple mechanics, making it more than just a one-time play.
- “It's funny, I only downloaded this to farm a stupid amount of hours and make people laugh when they looked at my profile. However, now I find myself constantly checking to make sure I'm leveling all my stuff and getting ancients and such. If you think you will play it once and never again, think twice.”
- “Oh... game about clicking... so easy... sometimes funny.”
- “Lots of humorous text.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as addictive and casual, providing a calming experience for players, especially after several ascensions. However, some users feel that the game overcomplicates itself with confusing mechanics, detracting from the overall enjoyment and leading to frustration with its performance.
- “Addictive gameplay that keeps you engaged after a few ascensions.”
- “Casual gameplay that makes and keeps you calm.”
- “A simple and relaxing game that offers depth through its mechanics.”
- “A simple and relaxing game that overcomplicates itself by reaching for longevity through confusing mechanics.”
monetization
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The game's monetization relies heavily on advertisements and in-app purchases, which some players find intrusive and unnecessary for gameplay progression. While microtransactions are present, they are deemed non-essential, leading to mixed feelings about their value.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money to enjoy the game.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without impacting the overall experience.”
- “This game is a waste of your time that makes money off of advertisements and in-app purchases.”
- “There are microtransactions, but they don't do much and aren't even remotely necessary for continuing the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game both engaging and therapeutic, allowing for extensive hours of gameplay focused on farming for gold. However, the option to import saves is appreciated by those who prefer to bypass the extensive grinding required.
- “Importing saves is very helpful if you don't want to spend hundreds of hours grinding.”
story
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Initially, the game appears to lack a substantial story, but as players progress, they uncover deeper narratives about the heroes they recruit. The gameplay involves strategic decisions that enhance the storytelling experience, as players navigate various choices related to hero upgrades, resource management, and clan affiliations.
- “It doesn't at first seem like there's much of a story behind this game, but as you continue, you find out more and more about the heroes you've hired.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While there are elements of lore, they are poorly integrated into the gameplay and often feel like an afterthought.”
- “The character development is minimal, leaving players with little emotional investment in the heroes or their journeys.”