Stimulation Clicker: a terrifying free browser game driven by internet madness.

Neal Agarwal, the creator of The Password Game, has launched a new and engaging browser game that promises to test your mind in a challenging way. His latest creation, Stimulation Clicker, lives up to its name: you start the game by clicking a button that increases your “stimulant,” the in-game currency. Soon, you begin acquiring animations of the bouncing DVD logo, news tickers, playable segments from Subway Surfers, and relaxing beats from Lofi Girl.

As you progress, you have the option to add elements like loot boxes, a true crime podcast, and a meditation story, which you can speed up to maximize your stimulation level. There’s also an item shop that allows you to transform the click button into a Captcha challenge or a Google login button, as well as change the cursor to a cat paw. The sensory overload is heightened by Mukbang videos, Duolingo questions, a Twitch chat, and reactions from the famous streamer Ludwig.

As a specialized media outlet notes, it’s important to mention that progress in the game is not saved; if you close the tab, you will have to start over. It becomes evident that while Clickholding was a daunting challenge in 2024, Stimulation Clicker has surpassed that experience. This game acts as a humorous and sharp critique of how every app, website, and game tries to keep our attention through moments of artificial happiness that keep us hooked.

These types of experiences serve as a reminder to disconnect from screens and connect with the real world, even if that means stepping out into the snow for those of us in the northern hemisphere. Personally, I have suspected that my mind began to feel overloaded since switching to Firefox and discovering tab browsing. Stimulation Clicker reinforces this idea by highlighting how the constant dopamine spikes from notifications, video game trophies, and small updates to my investment portfolio have further complicated things.