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Gorogoa

Gorogoa

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperBuried Signal
PublisherAnnapurna Interactive
Release DateDec 14, 2017
-75%
$14.99$3.74
Peak Players809
Metacritic84
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Adventure
Casual
Indie
AI Review Summary

Gorogoa is a visually stunning and mechanically unique puzzle game that uses hand-drawn illustrations to tell a surreal, meditative story through tile-shifting mechanics. While its innovative approach to spatial reasoning and artistic depth are highly praised, the experience is exceptionally brief, often completed in under two hours.

Pros

  • Unique and innovative puzzle mechanics involving the shifting and layering of hand-drawn tiles.95%
  • Stunning hand-drawn art style that serves as both the aesthetic foundation and the core gameplay mechanic.95%
  • Meditative and calming atmosphere supported by a high-quality, immersive soundtrack.85%
  • Intriguing surrealist narrative told entirely through visual cues without the need for text.80%
  • Creative use of visual hints and perspective shifts that offer a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience.75%

Cons

  • Extremely short duration, with many players completing the entire game in 30 to 90 minutes.90%
  • Poor price-to-content ratio, leading many reviewers to recommend waiting for a significant sale.85%
  • Occasional frustration caused by trial-and-error gameplay and unclear signaling for interactive elements.70%
  • Some puzzles can feel unintuitive, occasionally requiring players to click and drag items randomly to find the solution.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Includes a speedrun achievement for completing the game in under 30 minutes.
  • Highly recommended for fans of artistic, meditative point-and-click experiences.
Confidence: 54%
Based on the 114 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 13, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
19
Peak · last 90 days
109
All-time peak
809

Price

Current price
$14.99$3.74-75%
Lowest tracked
$3.74since Feb 24, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
100%
All-time positive
97%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews21.0K
Positive: 20.4K (97%)Negative: 529 (3%)

4%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

3h

Avg Playtime at Review

97%

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