As Korean culture continues to influence many American teens’ lives through media and entertainment, mobile games like Cookie Run have started to gain popularity.

Created by Devsisters, a Korean company, Cookie Run is more than just a series of games—it is also a brand. The trilogy is filled with hours of gameplay and lovable characters based on different pastry treats.

“My experience with Cookie Run is that it is very creative, the designs for the cookies are very detailed and there are cookies that you do not normally think of,” Xavier Poole, senior, said.

The most popular of the three games is Cookie Run: Kingdom, and it is currently ranked in America as the fifth-best role-playing game in the Apple app store. The simulator is known as  ‘gacha,’ where players use many elements of strategy and world-building to collect randomized characters. 

“I really enjoy the look of the game, especially the cookie designs they are so cute and fun. I would definitely recommend playing it though. It is very addictive,” Kylie Daniels, senior, said.

The series gained attention after the release of the first game Cookie Run: Ovenbreak, which has a free-running style similar to Subway Surfers and Temple Run. The app includes charming characters that Devsisters is known for creating, such as HollyBerry Cookie, Squid Ink Cookie, and Pure Vanilla Cookie.

“The game looks cool with the karate gingerbread man with his candy cane for a staff, its [The characters are] super cool,” Madison Kutchske, junior, said.

Following the widespread use of online puzzles, Cookie Run: Puzzle World continues the trilogy with many aspects similar to the well-known mobile game Candy Crush. 

“Because of the wide variety of characters introduces different characters the player can use,” Satya Prabhuram, freshman, said.

Many games like Cookie Run have continued to grow in popularity, creating an increased acceptance of others’ experiences and cultures.