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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

AdventureCasualStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 12K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
96% of 25 in 30 days
Playing now
21
peak 24h 41
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

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 12,398 reviews are positive · 96% of 25 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.

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Scribblenauts Unlimited

Scribblenauts Unlimited system requirements

As published by the developer.

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

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
25
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

  • 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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Portuguese - Brazil.

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