CookieRun: OvenSmash

OvenSmash is a bold and successful pivot for the CookieRun franchise. Moving from a 2D runner to a 3D brawler could have been a disaster, but Devsisters nailed the feel of the combat. The Cookies move with a weight and snappiness that makes every hit feel impactful. GingerBrave feels familiar yet entirely new when he’s actually swinging for the fences in a 3D arena.

The character variety is the standout feature here. Every Cookie feels distinct, and learning the synergies between them provides a surprising amount of tactical depth for a mobile game. The match lengths are perfect—about 3 to 5 minutes—which keeps the energy high without becoming exhausting. It’s a colorful, chaotic, and incredibly polished entry into the arena brawler genre.