Scritchy Scratchy

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Scritchy Scratchy is a single player casual management game with a economy theme. It was developed by Hannibal Sigfusson and was released on March 18, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,320 reviews

gameplay118 positive mentions

grinding98 negative mentions

Addictive and satisfying gameplay loop that keeps players engaged for hours.
Unique concept with rewarding progression and meaningful upgrades.
Great music and charming pixel art style enhance the overall experience.

Late-game progress and 100% achievements can be grindy and repetitive.
Some bugs and soft-locks affecting claiming final ticket and gameplay flow.
Automation features sometimes require excessive manual input causing wrist strain.

gameplay
276 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a simple yet addictive core loop centered on scratching tickets, combined with a satisfying progression and upgrade system that keeps players engaged for hours. While praised for its well-designed mechanics, polished execution, and strong sense of identity, the gameplay can become repetitive and shallow toward the end, lacking deeper variety or strategic complexity. Overall, it offers a rewarding but somewhat limited incremental experience with a good balance of active and idle elements.
- “The core gameplay loop—buying cards, revealing symbols, and reinvesting into upgrades like auto-scratchers—is simple but incredibly effective.”
- “Everything feels polished and intentional, and it’s clear a lot of thought went into making the gameplay rewarding and hard to put down.”
- “Addictive gameplay; great upgrade paths with meaningful and fun progression options; continuously surprises you in joyful little ways.”
- “The gameplay loop becomes tedious and boring.”
- “However, doing all achievements might have been some of the most tedious gameplay I have ever had in one of these games; it is hours of doing the same thing over and over again with no difference but a slightly better number. You need to beat the game like 10-20 more times to get all achievements, and that is an underestimation, with each fast run taking 15-20 minutes and slow achievements taking 30-60 minutes. It is extremely bad. I love getting 100% in these games, so I sat through it, but I wouldn't recommend doing 100%. Just play the game to the end and you will have fun. The achievements took it down from an 8 to a 6.5 just because of how unnecessarily tedious they were (one prestige upgrade needs like 2 max runs to get 1 level in. The unlock all prestige took hours of repeat runs with nothing new between them).”
- “Gameplay became way too repetitive way too fast.”
music
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, jazzy, and unique soundtrack that greatly enhances the gameplay experience, often described as addictive, soothing, and perfectly fitting the game's cozy vibe. While some note its repetitiveness during extended play, the overall soundtrack is considered a standout feature, elevating the game's charm and immersion. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as one of the best they've heard in an incremental game, making it a key reason for the game's appeal.
- “The soundtrack is unbelievably good, it has elements of dnb, jazz, vaporwave, etc., and is generally pretty unique.”
- “A short and sweet incremental game with a fun and lighthearted vibe, engaging mechanics, and genuinely one of the best soundtracks I've heard in a game in so, so long.”
- “Clothing Club, the band that did the OST, is one of the best jazz groups I've heard in ages, and their music is integrated so artfully and creatively into the game.”
- “I wish I could mute the music in the background.”
- “✘ repetitive soundtrack”
- “The music towards the middle-endgame did however get too repetitive, even if there were a few different arrangements.”
grinding
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is generally manageable and enjoyable through most of the experience, with fun incremental and idle mechanics. However, the late game, especially when aiming for 100% completion and unlocking all prestige upgrades, becomes notably grindy, repetitive, and can feel tedious, with some achievements requiring many repetitive runs and large resource farming. While short of required grinding is often seen as a drag, the core gameplay remains engaging for most players until the final achievements.
- “I've gambled all there is to gamble, the game runs well, has a good replay loop, and in the final stages it's not too grindy to get the last achievements.”
- “The core mechanics are fun, the things you unlock are interesting and the pace in which you do this feels fair and not grindy.”
- “Very fun and not too grindy to 100%.”
- “The achievement to max out the skill tree is the most tedious and dull achievement to get, requiring tens of thousands of JP when you can only get around 2,000 a run, aiming for jackpots and super jackpots on every ticket.”
- “However, doing all achievements might have been some of the most tedious gameplay I have ever had in one of these games, requiring 10-20 more runs to get all achievements, with some taking 30-60 minutes each and no new content between runs; one prestige upgrade needs like 2 max runs to get 1 level in, and unlocking all prestige took hours of repeat runs.”
- “Overall a very fun incremental semi-idle game; however, the endgame balance to get the final 'max out skill tree' is an awful grindy experience where the last couple of upgrades each take an entire run or 1.25 runs worth of prestige points.”
story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally simple, short (around 6-8 hours), and somewhat vague but provides enough context and humor to keep players engaged without being the main focus. While some find it addictive and enjoyable with occasional depth and hidden lore, others note it lacks complexity or satisfying conclusion, serving more as a backdrop to the incremental gameplay and achievement grind. Overall, it offers a fun, light narrative experience that complements the game’s mechanics but doesn’t drive deep plot development.
- “What really surprised me, though, is the story—it's actually surprisingly deep, which is something you only really realize a bit later into the game.”
- “It's very addicting and rewarding, paced well, with good storytelling and a great ending.”
- “10/10 storytelling, genuinely cried at the end.”
- “The story makes no sense, because aside from the interest rate on the loan, there is no indication that the person on the phone is evil in any way, let alone working for a megacorp until very far into the game.”
- “Negatives: while there is story it doesn't feel to especially wrap itself up or go much anywhere, which is fine for a title of this price range but a bit of a shame.”
- “That said, don’t expect any deep story, dynamic gameplay, or surprises along the way.”
graphics
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming and cohesive pixel art style that fits its quirky, scratchy theme, offering a visually pleasing and relaxing experience. While graphics are simple and not groundbreaking, they effectively support the fun and addictive gameplay loop, with many players appreciating the cute aesthetic and well-integrated visuals. Overall, the visuals are considered good and enjoyable, complementing the game's engaging progression and atmosphere.
- “It’s a clean aesthetic where everything in the world just makes sense and works together.”
- “The pixel art style works incredibly well and makes for an adorable game that will keep your attention for a long time.”
- “The art style is really charming, with hand made pixel art that looks like someone just messed around in MS Paint for an hour; it adds a nice quirky feel to the game overall and works well with the concept presented.”
- “While the visuals are great, it leaves much to be desired overall, and there are plenty of better options out there for this price point.”
- “I hate to give it thumbs down as it was engaging and fun to beat, but 10 years ago this would have been a free flash game just with worse graphics.”
- “The art style is really charming, with handmade pixel art that looks like someone just messed around in MS Paint for an hour; it adds a nice quirky feel to the game overall and works well with the concept presented.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being quirky, absurd, and genuinely funny, adding charm and lightheartedness to its addictive gameplay loop. Players enjoy its witty script, amusing achievements, and comedic story moments, making the experience both entertaining and memorable.
- “Scritchy scratchy is dangerously funny and way too addictive; 'just one more ticket' quickly turns into a full-blown lifestyle.”
- “Fun little incremental game with fun scratching mechanics, cute/funny ticket designs, satisfying progression, and the ability to win your job!”
- “The rate of progression is satisfying, the soundtrack is great, and it's got a nice sense of humor and whimsy about it.”
replayability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability through achievements, builds, and a prestige system that encourages multiple playthroughs and progression resets. While some find it addictively fun with around 8-10 hours of engaging content, others feel it lacks depth and long-term variety, limiting its replay value. Future updates could enhance its replayability further.
- “Addicting mindless fun with tons of replayability, 10/10”
- “Just challenging enough to stay fun, definitely has replayability, even after you win the game!”
- “Hours of replayability and a good feel of progression when you reset/prestige.”
- “However, it lacks depth and substance, the mechanics feel a bit too simple, and it doesn’t offer much replay value for me.”
- “There is no replayability, no finesse to create unique runs, concentrate on builds and no achievements as they are only in the demo.”
- “And there is no replay value.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game generally runs well but suffers from significant bugs, especially during the ending and achievement unlocking, causing frustration and progress delays. Several players report the final achievement and ending sequences as heavily glitched, with some game mechanics and calculations also affected. While many bugs can be temporarily resolved by restarting, the stability issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Besides that, the game runs great!”
- “Runs great on SteamOS (bazzite), both on Deck and desktop tower.”
- “All bugs I encountered that actually prevented me from proceeding fixed themselves by returning to the main screen and re-entering the game. I never lost any progress and was bug free.”
- “Buggy, missed out on the speed run achievement because when I won the "claim" option on the final chance ticket, it wouldn't do anything for some reason after I gave the corporation the ticket.”
- “The negative to the game is the buggy ending which has been reported multiple times and the unnecessary grind for JP to get the All Skills achievement.”
- “28/3/26 - As much as I would like to say something positive I just can't. Fix the ending to the game. Getting this 30 min achievement shouldn't take days. I was reading the community discussions and people are still trying to figure out why it's completely bugged to its core or why the 30 min achievement just isn't working. Part of those discussions were you have to have both the jackpot stars and the soul machine set to max and win the final chance ticket in less than 30 mins after prestige. Now I can confirm none of this worked since I did all the prerequisites in 19 mins and still don't have the achievement. Presuming the ending wait time for the phone guy is 10 mins, which it is not, it's about 5 judging from the clock on my phone when I scratched the final chance ticket, but none of this worked. Your ending and the 30 min achievement is just completely broken, whether it's bugged or maybe not doing everything perfectly. It shouldn't have taken me days doing everything I can, exhausting every possible reason why the achievement isn't working to get this achievement only to arrive at this conclusion after days. That's the most egregious gaslighting, making the player think they aren't doing everything you want them to do to get this achievement only to find out that unless there's some secret hidden button that needs to be pressed, they have gone above and beyond for this achievement and it still didn't work. Worst part I'm not the only one since the first attempt at this achievement should have worked. So I started digging in the community discussions and finding people in the exact same boat as me theorizing what else is required for this achievement besides the time and why the ending feels so buggy.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid performance overall with only occasional minor slowdowns, likely due to autosaves. Its optimization elements are straightforward yet engaging, blending simple prestige strategies with various upgrade choices to create a satisfying progression loop. While the gameplay can feel repetitive over long sessions, the clear opportunities for optimization add depth and replayability.
- “The gameplay loop is simple to understand but there are enough choices in prestige optimization, upgrades, gadgets, and tickets that give runs a refreshing feel.”
- “Scritchy Scratchy by Lunch Money Games is a cleverly constructed incremental simulation that takes the familiar act of scratching lottery tickets and builds an entire progression system around it, transforming what could have been a one-note gimmick into a surprisingly engaging loop of risk, reward, and optimization.”
- “There is a clear path forward, shaped by both decision-making and optimization, which helps balance the randomness.”
- “It's alright, but anyone who has ever optimized something like 'prestige points per minute' will find that this game is incredibly simple.”
- “- Not sure exactly what caused it (maybe autosaves?), but occasionally the performance would just tank for a couple of seconds.”
- “A little bit of gacha, a little bit of optimization, a little bit of incremental.”
monetization
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The game is praised for having no microtransactions or in-app purchases, making it more enjoyable and fair. However, some users find the late game less engaging, often serving as a distraction during unskippable ads. Overall, the lack of monetization drawbacks is a significant positive highlight.
- “Game is free from microtransactions, which is a huge bonus.”
- “In-app purchases (meaning you can buy things after buying the game, i.e., DLCs).”
- “Once you are able to start with the automation for buying, scratching, and selling the tickets, the late game becomes not really that engaging enough for your full attention, but it's something to do while you're waiting for your unskippable ads on your YouTube video to play through.”
- “✔ In-app purchases (meaning you can buy things after buying the game i.e. DLCs).”
- “No in-app purchases or scummy mechanics.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game emotionally engaging with a heartfelt story that many can relate to, and they appreciate ongoing content updates. The gameplay offers satisfying optimization that provides a sense of reward and progression, though some feel challenged or outsmarted by it. Overall, the emotional experience is both fun and personally resonant.
- “This game was very fun till the end. I really can't say this wouldn't have happened without the goat Lowginga, but it was a very heartfelt story. I enjoyed it very much and related to a lot, and that's on Lowginga.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its immersive qualities, effectively capturing the feel of being inside a Las Vegas casino through convincing sounds and ambiance, earning a solid 7/10 rating.
- “Another big strength is the atmosphere.”
- “I love how the sounds and the atmosphere make me feel like I am inside a casino in Las Vegas.”

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