World of Goo

2D physics puzzles where living goo becomes bridges and towers

2D BOY · Published by 2D BOY · Released Oct 13, 2008

Indie

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 6,602
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 14 in 30 days
Playing now: 5; peak 24h 11
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 90/100 (critic reviews)

What is World of Goo?

In this 2D, single-player physics puzzle game, curious goo balls explore a strange world one level at a time. You drag and connect them into bridges and towers to guide enough goo balls to an exit pipe, using the different abilities of new types you encounter.

For you if...

+you like testing wobbly structures against gravity
+you enjoy level-based puzzles with changing goo abilities
+you appreciate quirky artwork and a prominent soundtrack

Not for you if...

−you dislike rebuilding structures after they collapse
−you want every optional completion goal to be forgiving

What players say

94% of 6,602 reviews are positive · 100% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players praise the physics puzzles, soundtrack, and quirky art style. They complain that optional OCD completion goals demand precise placement; some also report sluggish performance or awkward controls.

Screenshots and trailer

World of Goo system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.