90
Cocoon is a confidently crafted and impressively detailed puzzle game. It isn't afraid to let you explore and figure things out, rewarding your efforts with unparalleled satisfaction. The fantastic visual design and beautiful soundtrack complement the experience. While you might not be left gaping at plot twists during the credits, you'll undoubtedly sit back with a profoundly content feeling, knowing you've cleverly solved it all. That's precisely what I expect from a puzzle-centric game.
80
If you feel longing for something like INSIDE, Journey or ICO, then drop everything and just buy Cocoon. It's one of the most important games this year, and one that will be talked about years down the line.
80
LIMBO and INSIDE creator Jeppe Carlsen has done it again. With its unique world, successful puzzles and visuals reminiscent of Giger's style, COCOON manages to be one of the best indies of this year. The puzzles could have been a bit more challenging, though.
8
Un juego hermoso visualmente y jugablemente,este juego tiene posiblemente uno de los mejores diseños de niveles de la historia y la única razón para ponerle un 8 es que el juego se siente algo corto
10
I loved this puzzle game a lot. The poetic graphics never ceased to amaze me. But the level design is what stood out to me: How the place has to navigate between worlds, and worlds reappearing and playing a role until the end is stunning. And the controls — you only ever need one button — are just genius. I guess it depends on the player's ability to think in players now difficult the puzzles turn out to be. Personally, I didn't find them too hard and allowed a nice pace of progression. The puzzles are definitely harder than in similar games that I played: Omno, Abzû, Planet of Lana. Ah, and there are boss fights. I am not a fan of boss fights, generally speaking. But these were sufficiently tame. For contrast: Tunic I dropped in the last quarter because the mechanics in fights simply overwhelmed me. (Played on PS5)
8
Great game, really short, got the 100% in 7 hours, but still a great game 8/10
Cocoon
Released On:
Sep 29, 2023
Metascore
Generally Favorable
88
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
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Oct 11, 2023
100
The closest to a negative thing I can say about COCOON is that I wish there were more of it. I wish I could forget everything I know about it so that I could experience it again for the first time. That those moments of jaw-dropping awe could hit as hard as they did my first time through. While I can’t have those moments back, though, you can still experience them. If you haven’t played COCOON yet, they’re still waiting for you to find them.
Sep 28, 2023
95
Cocoon is a deeply special game that gushes with expertise from the talented minds that programmed it. By constantly expanding upon the unique mechanic of layered world-hopping, players are gifted with an absolute darling of a puzzle game. Cocoon is one that is rarely meant to stump with obtuse solutions, instead becoming a constantly evolving challenge that travels through spectacular alien worlds and rewarding moments. I never wish to be lost in puzzle games, merely wrapped up. Cocoon is a metamorphosis, one to be gladly wrapped in.
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75% Positive
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570 Ratings
18% Mixed
139 Ratings
139 Ratings
6% Negative
47 Ratings
47 Ratings
Mar 7, 2026
10
I loved this puzzle game a lot. The poetic graphics never ceased to amaze me. But the level design is what stood out to me: How the place has to navigate between worlds, and worlds reappearing and playing a role until the end is stunning. And the controls — you only ever need one button — are just genius. I guess it depends on the player's ability to think in players now difficult the puzzles turn out to be. Personally, I didn't find them too hard and allowed a nice pace of progression. The puzzles are definitely harder than in similar games that I played: Omno, Abzû, Planet of Lana. Ah, and there are boss fights. I am not a fan of boss fights, generally speaking. But these were sufficiently tame. For contrast: Tunic I dropped in the last quarter because the mechanics in fights simply overwhelmed me. (Played on PS5)
Nov 9, 2025
10
Très beau graphisme, la DA est vraiment cool, avec une petite touche de solarpunk, selon moi.
Quant au gameplay, les puzzles, les énigmes poussent de plus en plus a réfléchir différemment, les bosses sont beaux et pas très compliqué.
Si vous chercher un jeu chill, a énigmes avec un peu de plate-forme, pas de réflexions, qui se platines en 5h a tous casser, je recommande.
Sep 28, 2023
90
Cocoon, as the name suggests, is a game about self-evolution. From the moment you emerge from the womb-like structure at the game's beginning, pushing forward and learning are your primary focuses--even if what you're ultimately accomplishing feels a bit unclear. But it's also about how the self is but a small part of life--how entire worlds can fit in an insect's tarsal segments. From its puzzles to its visuals, Cocoon is a beautiful game filled with brilliance and meaning, delivered in a subtle yet unforgettable way.
Sep 28, 2023
90
Cocoon is one to remember. This puzzle adventure builds on ideas from Limbo and Inside and creates a mind-bending, world-warping adventure unlike either of them.
Nov 2, 2023
80
If you feel longing for something like INSIDE, Journey or ICO, then drop everything and just buy Cocoon. It's one of the most important games this year, and one that will be talked about years down the line.
Sep 28, 2023
80
Despite the stumbles of show, don’t tell making Cocoon’s story harder to get invested in as a whole, what kept me hooked was its incredible gameplay and visuals. With every new game mechanic or world I explored, it just kept impressing me to the point I was able to overlook its weaker story.
Sep 28, 2023
70
While it may not fully capitalize on the draw of its main premise, satisfying puzzle design, boss encounters and that simplest pleasure of seeing your character hop into and out of worlds on a whim lends Cocoon well-warranted and ultimately long-lasting charm.
Apr 16, 2025
10
This game is an extremely amazing experience, showcasing the pure passion that went into its creation. It serves as a hallmark of how indie games, or even games in general, should be made. Game developers, take note!
Dec 22, 2024
7
The beginning is too easy and not very challenging, but in the end there are some great creative puzzles.
Nov 12, 2024
7
The last part where worlds within worlds puzzles is where this game really shines, sad that it didn't last long before the game ends.
Oct 4, 2023
4
I'm surprised at all the glowing reviews for this game. I found myself mostly bored while playing it and there are only a few challenging puzzles. There are boss fights to change up the pace, but those can be incredibly frustrating since they are so slow paced and if you mess up once, you have to start all over. The art style was also a miss for me and felt kind of generic, but that's definately subjective. In a weird way, this game reminds me of Scorn, where it seems like it's relying heavily on the art style and atmosphere to capture your attention rather than the puzzles. It does have some interesting ideas, like the concept of carrying around different worlds and having different layers of environments you can teleport into, but I feel like it didn't really do anything interesting with the concept. It's a very short game (around 3 hours or so to complete) and if you have Gamepass it's probably worth checking out.
Aug 1, 2024
0
no birds but cool puzzle id generally say trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash
SummaryFrom Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE - COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics to unravel a cosmic mystery. COCOON is a unique take on the puzzle adventure genre, where each world exists within an orb that you can carry on your back. Wrap your head around... Read More
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Sep 29, 2023
Developer:
- Geometric Interactive
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