World of Goo (2008): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Gamicality score 91 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 5

Runs today5 / 5
Design today5 / 5
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Steam user reviews Very Positive

6,155 reviews94% positive
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Released: 2008
Developer: 2D BOY
Genre: Indie
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does World of Goo run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. SourceNo player reports yet
Mac (Apple Silicon)	Yes, it runs on Apple Silicon Macs. SourceNo player reports yet
Linux	Yes, there is a native Linux version. SourceNo player reports yet
Steam Deck	Playable, as rated by Valve: it works, but may need some manual configuration. SourceNo player reports yet

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Synopsis

A physics puzzle game in which you link living balls of goo into bridges, towers and chains to guide the rest of them to a pipe at the end of each level. Across five chapters, new kinds of goo with their own properties add twists, all set in a darkly whimsical world with a gently satirical story.

What people say

World of Goo was acclaimed at release as one of the most inventive puzzle games of its time, winning major independent and design awards and becoming one of the first big indie successes. Critics praised its approachable but deep physics, distinctive art and music. A free 2019 update brought widescreen and higher resolutions to the Steam version. Players today still recommend it for its clever puzzles and soundtrack, while some find the physics finicky, the optional extra challenges far too hard, and the puzzles repetitive in long sessions.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

✓Sold today from an official store
✓Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
–Single-player works without an internet connection
–All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
–Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
–Full controller support or remappable controls
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
✓No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
–No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked – are unknown and do not count until someone checks them.

Design today: 5 / 5

✓Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardDragging goo balls with a mouse feels natural and touch input works on Steam Deck, though some players find the physics finicky and unpredictable. Source: vaporlens.app, opencritic.com.
✓Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screensSince the 2019 update the game runs in 16:9 at higher resolutions with interface improvements, though 4K and ultrawide need a config edit. Source: pcgamingwiki.com&prop=wikitext&format=json).
✓Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressProgress is kept per level with Steam Cloud support, and failed attempts simply restart the short level; players raise no saving complaints, so evidence is thin. Source: pcgamingwiki.com&prop=wikitext&format=json), vaporlens.app.
✓It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progressCritics praised its puzzles as easy to grasp, and players do not report needing guides for the main levels; evidence on teaching is thin. Source: opencritic.com, vaporlens.app.
✓Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingLevels are short and varied with no grind; the hardest extra challenges are optional, though some players find the puzzles repetitive after a few hours. Source: vaporlens.app.
✓Camera and movement never fight the playerThe view scrolls simply across each level, and players raise no camera complaints; this rests on the absence of complaints. Source: vaporlens.app.

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