Crossy Road vs Kick the Buddy: Second Kick
“Which one wastes more of your one finite, irreplaceable life? We ran the numbers. We made the numbers up. The result is somehow still accurate.”
Crossy Road
“An endless street crossing where the only ending is a truck you mistimed by half a second.”
Kick the Buddy: Second Kick
“A stress-relief sandbox that charges you, in ads and coins, for new ways to relieve stress.”
| Feature | Crossy Road | Kick the Buddy: Second Kick |
|---|---|---|
| 🕳️ Hours Wasted / Day | 5.3 hrs | 7.7 hrs More hours = clear winner of nothing. |
| 🔥 Lifetime Damage | 616K hrs | 24.7M hrs |
| Our Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| App Store | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Google Play | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Downloads | 100M+ | 100M+ |
| Size | 246 MB | 388 MB |
| In-App Purchases 💸 | ||
| Requires Internet | ||
| Age Rating | Everyone | Teen |
| Developer | HIPSTER WHALE | Playgendary Limited |
By our entirely fabricated metrics, Crossy Road wins the race to the bottom of your free time. Kick the Buddy: Second Kick is the “responsible” choice, in the way that a slightly smaller slice of cake is responsible. There are no winners here. Only documented hours.
Pick Your Poison
Choose Crossy Road if...
Crossy Road remains a must-download for casual gaming fans who enjoy quick, satisfying gameplay loops and character collection mechanics. It's ideal for commuters, anxiety management, or anyone seeking a distraction that respects their time without demanding money. However, players with low data caps or low tolerance for mobile advertising should either enable airplane mode or purchase the ad removal pack immediately to avoid frustration.
Choose Kick the Buddy: Second Kick if...
Kick the Buddy: Second Kick offers a cathartic and entertaining experience for those looking to blow off steam, but the relentless barrage of ads makes it hard to fully enjoy. If you're willing to tolerate or pay to remove the ads, this game can be a fun distraction; otherwise, the constant interruptions may lead to frustration.
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Every stat above is affectionately invented. The apps are real, the regret is real, the numbers are vibes. “Requires: stable Wi-Fi, poor impulse control, and a willingness to question your life choices at 2 AM.”