Report updated Apr 4, 2026
Tasty Planet
v1.9.0Casual gamers who enjoy arcade-style 'eat-em-up' mechanics and progression-based games with a humorous, quirky premise.
What Is Tasty Planet?
Launched Feb 1, 2011
Updated Aug 2025
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?
Dynamic gameplay where the player grows from subatomic size to the scale of the universe by consuming objects.
Local two-player co-op mode available on tablets for shared gameplay experiences.
Over 150 levels across eight distinct worlds, each featuring unique characters and environments.
Unlockable characters like the black hole or metal cat that provide alternative ways to play through existing levels.
Compatibility with MFi controllers for enhanced precision and console-like control.
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 excited sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and nostalgia and fun factor, but report difficulty and level design and repetitiveness.”
What Users Love
The gameplay is so fun! i cant belive this!
It's so relaxing yet destructive
My childhood favorite game
I used to play this all day in 2022... This is so nostalgic
Pain Points
Trying to get 3 stars on the penguin lvl 3 is torture
The timer in this game is super broken
Dreadfully repetitive - every level is essentially the same
High confidence · 93.5K reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family | Paid | #46 | ▲9 |
| Adventure | Paid | #66 | ▲20 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unique scale-based growth mechanics (subatomic to universe)
- Strong brand nostalgia and loyal user base
- Local split-screen co-op mode on tablets
- High rating volume on Android (93k+)
Cons
- Perceived broken timer mechanics in specific levels
- Repetitive level design formula
- Lack of co-op features on non-tablet devices
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Introduction of a level editor to increase replayability
- Expanding co-op to online multiplayer
- Modernizing UI/UX to compete with high-polish hyper-casual rivals
Market Threats
- Modern hyper-casual rivals like Hole.io with faster competitive loops
- New hybrid-casual titles adding RPG depth to growth mechanics
- Platform visibility risks if maintenance updates slow down
Who competes with Tasty Planet?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
- +
Weaker sentiment at 25/100 — but still a direct threat
- +
Higher rated at 4.6★ vs 4.0★
Contenders
Massively popular growth-based arcade game where players consume pellets to grow their length and dominate the arena.
Skill-Based Combat Mechanics
The predecessor to World, maintaining a massive active user base with the same 'eat-to-grow' core loop.
Shark Evolution System
Growth mechanic focused on 'consuming' neutral entities to build the largest possible crowd in a city environment.
Crowd Expansion
Fish.IO - Sushi Battle
★4.8 (12K)ABI GLOBAL LTD.
Directly mirrors the 'eat smaller, avoid bigger' aquatic growth progression found in Tasty Planet's ocean levels.
Directly mirrors the 'eat smaller, avoid bigger' aquatic growth progression found in Tasty Planet's ocean levels.
Peers
A highly polished take on the classic growth mechanic with modern arcade features and events.
Live Events & Exclusive Skins
A runner game that uses scale (height and width) as its primary progression and obstacle-clearing mechanic.
Dynamic Character Scaling
Casual arcade game where the player's size and mass are the central mechanics for survival and progression.
Slime Customization Simulator
Big Big Baller
★4.7 (132K)Lion Studios
A Katamari-style growth game where players roll a ball to pick up objects and grow larger than their opponents.
A Katamari-style growth game where players roll a ball to pick up objects and grow larger than their opponents.
New Kids on the Block
A recent viral hit that uses the 'hole eating objects to grow' mechanic as a precursor to a boss battle.
Black Hole Swallowing Mechanic
Combines the 'eat everything' growth mechanic with idle RPG elements and character evolution.
Alien Evolution System
What are the key takeaways?
Tasty Planet is a exciting games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.0/5 rating from 93.5K reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though difficulty and level design remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual gamers who enjoy arcade-style 'eat-em-up' mechanics and progression-based games with a humorous, quirky premise.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The developer utilizes a split strategy: a paid upfront model on iOS and a free-to-play model on Android, likely leveraging the game's long-standing reputation to drive downloads.
iOS Version
1.9.0
Android Version
1.2.7
Release Date
Feb 1, 2011
iOS Price
$3.99
Android Price
Free
Developer
Dingo Games Inc.