
A masterclass in adventure design, Cocoon delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
92
Verdict
95%
Steam
89
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (95% positive from 8K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (89/100 critic average)
Rich open world to explore
Standout indie gem
No significant drawbacks reported
Cocoon is a 2023 puzzle adventure game developed by Geometric Interactive and published by Annapurna Interactive. The player controls a beetle that can hop between worlds, solving puzzles to unravel the universe's mysteries. The game was released on September 29, 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 1d ago
Cocoon is a majestic puzzle game by the Ex-Devs of Limbo and Inside. And you can totally see that DNA throughout the game. With its wonderful sci-fi minimalist art style, the experience will have you fully focused on solving rewarding puzzles, that are about easy to average difficulty I would say, but very satisfying nevertheless. I 100% the achievements in about 4.5-5 hours or so, which is short, but I think that for this type of game 5h is just right. It packs every minute with great quality, and no time wasting. The mechanics are truly original as they take place in a world within a world within a world, which you have to manipulate in just the right away. It's 'Inception the Game', and just like the movie, you'll have a great time exploring it.
A game like Cocoon isn't exactly my cup of tea, but after warm recommendations, excellent reviews, and a long flight, I had to try it on the Steam Deck. Honestly, once I got the hang of the puzzles and bosses, [b]you get pulled into it whether you like it or not.[/b] [b]The puzzles are excellent, and the bosses were, in my opinion, the best moments of the game.[/b] The music is excellent, and the environment is stunning and unique. The concept of the game is actually what gives it so many excellent options for good puzzles, and you can see that they made the most of it here properly. That said, in my opinion, [b]toward the end of the game it loses a bit of pace[/b] - the puzzles are too long, and when you understand what you need to do and then think about how much walking that involves, you sigh a bit at the path you have to take. I would have liked 2-3 more bosses regardless. [hr][/hr] After all that, [b]Cocoon is an excellent game that I highly recommend[/b], even to someone who isn't a huge fan of this style. Btw, [b]it runs very smoothly on the Steam Deck.[/b]
dimension hopping done right, cozy game, what the ♥♥♥♥ is it about, who knows
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