Crossy Road vs Tasty Planet
“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.”
| Feature | Crossy Road | Tasty Planet |
|---|---|---|
| 🕳️ Hours Wasted / Day | 5.3 hrs More hours = clear winner of nothing. | 2.3 hrs |
| 🔥 Lifetime Damage | 616K hrs | 351K hrs |
| Our Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| App Store | 4.7 | |
| Google Play | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Price | Free | $3.99 |
| Downloads | 100M+ More victims downloaded. | 10K+ |
| Size | 246 MB | |
| In-App Purchases 💸 | ||
| Requires Internet | ||
| Age Rating | Everyone | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | HIPSTER WHALE | Dingo Games |
By our entirely fabricated metrics, Crossy Road wins the race to the bottom of your free time. Tasty Planet 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 Tasty Planet if...
Tasty Planet is a fun, albeit short, single-purchase game that offers a unique and satisfying experience for casual gamers. While control issues and a somewhat lackluster ending detract from the experience, the core gameplay loop remains enjoyable; fans of simple, quirky games with no microtransactions will find it appealing. Players looking for deep or extensive gameplay experiences might be disappointed by the short playtime.
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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.”