World of Goo
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
- Released
- 2008
- Developer
- 2D Boy
- Platforms
- 8 systems
- Critics
- 90
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- Not stated
What is World of Goo?
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 13 October 2008 |
|---|---|
| Developer | 2D Boy |
| Publisher | 2D Boy |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, iPad, Android Tablet, PC, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Puzzle |
| Languages | 16 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q637312, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was World of Goo received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | 1 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 271 most recent negative Steam reviews of World of Goo on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like World of Goo
24 games overlap with World of Goo on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Braid, Baba Is You and Zuma.
Common questions about World of Goo
What platforms is World of Goo on?
World of Goo is available on iOS, Android, iPad, Android Tablet, PC, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck. It first released in 2008.
How much does World of Goo cost?
$14.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend World of Goo?
94% of 6,589 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for World of Goo?
90 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does World of Goo work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates World of Goo as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made World of Goo?
World of Goo was developed by 2D Boy and published by 2D Boy.