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Guide living goo balls through physics puzzles, building bridges and towers to carry survivors to an exit pipe.
Released 13 Oct 2008
Build Goo Bridges
Balance Wobbling Towers
Rescue Goo Balls
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
Developed by 2D BOY · Published by 2D BOY









You guide curious, living goo balls through a series of levels, building structures that let them reach an exit pipe. Notices from the World of Goo Corporation and a watching sign painter add an offbeat frame to their journey.
Drag and connect goo balls to form bridges, towers, and other structures. Their weight and flexibility matter: gravity, wind, moving obstacles, and other level conditions can make a build sway, buckle, or collapse.
New goo types and mechanics introduce different building possibilities as chapters progress. Each level has a basic rescue goal, with optional stricter completion targets that reward careful, efficient solutions; a separate sandbox challenge invites players to build tall towers.
Reviewers often enjoy the inventive physics puzzles, especially the way different goo types and changing level conditions encourage fresh solutions. Many also highlight the expressive soundtrack, distinctive art, and strange humor, while some describe returning to the game as a nostalgic experience. Several reviewers find the optional OCD completion targets especially demanding, and a few mention frustrating timing or physics-dependent challenges.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 8 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 90/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |