Crossy Road vs Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story

How do Crossy Road and Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Crossy Road	Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story
Genre	Family	Family
Price	Free	Paid
Difficulty	medium	medium
Ad intensity	high	none
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	none
Typical session	short	medium
Rating	4.7 / 5	5.0 / 5
Ratings count	734,126	312
Reviews say	What players like Highly addictive and entertaining gameplay Large character collection (300+ skins to unlock) Works offline without WiFi requirement Common complaints Excessive ads after just 2 runs; many ads even with optional viewing Difficulty spikes sharply for new players with too many cars No character preference switching; locked into random unlocks	What players like Accessible to non-Doraemon fans and IP enthusiasts alike Polished, multi-layered gameplay blending layout design with business management Adorable character art and nostalgic charm Common complaints High upfront cost compared to typical Kairosoft titles Expansion and progression can feel slow Limited feedback for those unfamiliar with Doraemon universe

Crossy Road — An endless arcade hopper where you guide quirky retro characters across roads, trains, and rivers while collecting 300+ unlockable characters. (rated medium difficulty, high ad pressure) Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story — Run a charming Japanese sweets shop with Doraemon, juggling recipe creation, store layout design, and character interactions in this polished Kairosoft simulation. (rated medium difficulty, none ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.