Crush Crush

Crush Crush

Released Oct 2016

Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game.

88% positive · 29K reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Crush Crush is a free-to-play idle dating sim that has been continuously and actively operated since its October 2016 launch. The game is built around an indefinite cycle of limited-time events, seasonal content, new character releases, and rotating rewards — it is never "done" by design. Developer activity has been extremely consistent right up to the current assessment date of September 29, 2026. The most recent news post went live on September 24, 2026 (NEWS-1), announcing a sale event and confirming that the entire cast of Limited Time Event girls is temporarily available in the store. Just before that, on September 10, 2026 (NEWS-2), the developers launched the School Spirit Event introducing a brand-new character, Ling Ling, available to unlock through September 16. On August 1, 2026 (NEWS-4), the developers announced that Dakota won a community vote and would be the featured girl for an upcoming Wild West Event — confirming that future events are already in planning and production. Earlier in 2026, the game received the Lumi Bundle on July 14 (DLC-1/NEWS-6), a collaboration with a VTuber that includes full voice acting and animated outfits. The first-ever High Fantasy Event launched June 3 (NEWS-7), introducing a new companion-selection mechanic. A crossover character from Sad Panda Studios' own game Soul Mates was added in April 2026 (NEWS-10), and a Fuzzy Festival Event Bundle shipped in January 2026 (DLC-5). The 10th Anniversary Artbook was released in February 2026 (DLC-3). There is no indication that the developers plan to wind down or conclude content support. New events are being announced, characters are being designed based on community votes, and the studio continues to release content at a consistent cadence.
Evidence
Sale event announced alongside the return of Limited Time Event girls to the store, confirming ongoing live operations as of September 24, 2026.
news post · Sep 24, 2026 source development ongoing
high
School Spirit Event launched introducing new character Ling Ling, available through September 16, 2026.
news post · Sep 10, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

5 of 5 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Sad Panda Studios
Achievements
25
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Hey hot stuff! Are you looking for a fun and flirty game to kill some time and make you laugh out loud? That’s a crazy coincidence, because it’s been looking for you too!

Welcome to Crush Crush – the Idle Dating Sim! Begin your quest to win the hearts of your town's lovely ladies… after a few disastrous intros! Impress the girls by building your stats, unlocking jobs, and earning promotions. Woo them with romantic dates, thoughtful gifts, and a tickle fight or two! Work your way up from Frenemy to Lover, and unlock tons of amazing content along the way.

“So... I was thinking maybe you'd like to walk me home today. Maybe carry my books. If that sounds kinda cliché, it's because it is and I kind of love clichés. *giggle*”

Why do adorkably awkward college students always steal our hearts? Sweet, considerate, studious Peanut is MEGA into you. All she needs is a little encouragement to come out of her shell!

“Oh hey hey hey! Nice to see you. I was just about to wear some bread on my face, but I can cancel!”

Quirky girl Quill is the perfect partner! Affectionate, soft, and nice to pet, her idea of a good time is to curl up in your lap and nap. Full of feline facts and wonder, she’ll prove that the cat distribution system works - and favors you.

“I’ve been through some shizz, but hey… What doesn’t kill you gives you unhealthy coping mechanisms and a wacked out sense of humor, amiright?”

Nova’s a skater girl with a sick tag and sicker halfpipe tricks. If you can break down all her walls, you’ll be able to uncover the sweet side of her spicy personality! Spray paint and petty crime is the vibe, so hang out in the alley and become a nuisance in the name of love!

“Sorry, did you say something? I was distracted by your aura. I've been trying to mix a shade of chartreuse like that for weeks now.”

An artistic vision in overalls, Lake is creative and open-minded. She’s ready for you to help her find, lose, and regain her inspiration on the beautiful journey of creativity. Fall in love with the journey of love and create your romantic masterpiece.

“When I die someday, I would like to be buried beside you. You might have to clear your plans, if you happen to be still alive.”

Doom and gloom wrapped in lace and frills, Charlotte is hauntingly adorable. Determined to be the rain on your parade, the thorn in your side, and the ache in your heart, she never fails to remind you that things could always be better. So thank your lucky stars for that. And her.

“Moist!” 

Pamu, the preeminent troll, is here to challenge everything you thought you knew about immortal magical girls. Confident, crass, and a jokester until the end, she’ll charm the pants right off you - all while threatening the progress of your game. We love a dangerous cutie!

  • 70 (and counting) beautiful girls to unlock!

  • Over 500 high-resolution pinups to collect, including "saucy" pics for reaching Lover status.

  • Over 150,000 words of dialogue fully voiced by an incredibly charming cast of actresses.

  • 30+ Phone Flings you can have a text conversation with and collect cute selfies!

  • Themed Events that happen every month with unique character rewards.

  • TONS of special outfits to dress your waifus in.

  • A bear for some reason?

  • "Time Blocks" which can advance your progress even while you're not playing!

  • Optional in-game purchases to help boost your progress even faster!

  • It’s an idle game! You can play it between your other games, check in once or twice a day, or even let it play itself!

Crush Crush is casual, idle fun with hundreds of hours of gameplay. It's heartfelt, charming, sexy, hilarious - and free! So what are you waiting for? Play it today!

Last evaluated Sep 29, 2026
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