Report updated Apr 2, 2026
Donut County
v1.1.0Casual gamers and fans of narrative-driven indie games who enjoy physics-based puzzles, quirky humor, and unique art styles.
What Is Donut County?
Launched Aug 28, 2018
Updated May 2024
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Control an ever-growing hole in the ground to swallow objects and environments, which grows larger with every item consumed.
Combine swallowed objects inside the hole to trigger unique effects like cooking soup, breeding bunnies, or launching fireworks.
Launch objects back out of the hole to solve environmental puzzles or cause destruction.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and atmosphere, but report app crashes and black screen.”
What Users Love
Fun and cozy game
The music in the game is so well fun and creative
Pain Points
App opens to a black screen on my S25 Ultra and crashes
Game won't load, on galaxy S24 ultra. Just a black screen
High confidence · 50 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puzzle | Paid | #75 | ▼15 |
| Adventure | Paid | #76 | ▲10 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unique physics mechanic
- Strong artistic identity
- Indie pedigree
Cons
- Critical Android instability
- Short content duration
- Unskippable dialogue
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Cozy game market growth
- Content updates/New Game+
- Platform expansion
Market Threats
- Hardware obsolescence
- High indie competition
- Negative review churn
Who competes with Donut County?
Contenders
Same Space
Baba Is You
Hempuli
A critically acclaimed puzzle game that challenges players with unique, rule-bending mechanics similar to the physics puzzles in Donut County.
The Room
★4.8 (7K)Fireproof Studios Limited
A staple of the mobile puzzle genre that offers a more tactile, mystery-focused alternative for puzzle enthusiasts.
Hidden Folks
Adriaan de Jongh
Uses a unique, hand-drawn art style and quirky humor to deliver a satisfying, interactive puzzle experience.
Machinarium
Amanita Design s.r.o.
A classic indie point-and-click puzzle game that relies on visual storytelling and charm.
New Kids on the Block
Townscaper
Raw Fury
Provides a similarly relaxing, toy-like interactive experience that focuses on creativity rather than traditional win-loss conditions.
What are the key takeaways?
Donut County is a frustrating games app that is a paid app. With a 3.9/5 rating from 3.6K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay and atmosphere, though app crashes and black screen remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual gamers and fans of narrative-driven indie games who enjoy physics-based puzzles, quirky humor, and unique art styles.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
Premium, single-purchase model typical of high-quality indie narrative games, avoiding IAPs or ads to preserve the artistic experience.
iOS Version
1.1.0
Android Version
1.1.4
Release Date
Aug 28, 2018
iOS Price
$4.99
Android Price
$4.99