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Scribblenauts Unlimited

2D puzzle adventure where typed objects solve open-ended challenges

5th Cell Media · Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment · Released Nov 19, 2012

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Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 8,921
Recent reviews
Very Positive
97% of 40 in 30 days
Players
33
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
X1800
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 75/100 (critic reviews)

What is Scribblenauts Unlimited?

This 2D single-player puzzle adventure follows Maxwell through free-roaming levels. You type objects into his magical notepad, change their properties, and use them to solve requests and find starites. The story covers Maxwell's family and how he got the notepad.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy experimenting with unusual puzzle solutions
  • +you like lighthearted, free-roaming single-player games

Not for you if...

  • −you want puzzles with strict, carefully designed solutions
  • −you prefer a directed path through each level

What players say

94% of 8,921 reviews are positive · 97% of 40 in the last 30 days

Players praise the freedom to try strange objects and find funny solutions. The most common complaint is crashing, particularly after switching away from the game. Some players also find the challenges repetitive or too easy.

Players over time

▼ -47% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 82 players on Oct 18, 2026.

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How many players finish Scribblenauts Unlimited?

16% of Steam players have unlocked «Sister Savior», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Scribblenauts Unlimited screenshot 1

Scribblenauts Unlimited system requirements

Minimum: X1800, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP or higher
Processor
AMD Atholon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better / Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better
Graphics
ATI X1800 or better / nVidia 7800 or better / Intel 4100 or better. 256MB Video RAM. Shader 3.0 or better
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB HD space
Notes
Broadband Internet connection

Does Scribblenauts Unlimited have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Scribblenauts Unlimited run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
25
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Scribblenauts Unlimited use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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