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 the core... Read More
Developer:Geometric Interactive
Cocoon
Released On:
Sep 29, 2023
Metascore
Generally Favorable
88
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
88
95% Positive
37 Reviews
37 Reviews
5% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
75% Positive
611 Ratings
611 Ratings
19% Mixed
154 Ratings
154 Ratings
6% Negative
48 Ratings
48 Ratings
Sep 20, 2026
10
If you are familiar with Limbo and Inside you can see the semblance of minimalist philosophy, even though it is not as dark and sombre, it still makes you contemplate for a deeper meaning. The game thrives from the minimal hand-holding, minimal UI, minimal everything - less is more and it is applaudable the feat which was achieved here. The puzzles are very balanced. For me personally, they felt very seamless, I never thought once when playing this game that I have to solve a puzzle, I never saw them as an artificial obstacle, thinking to myself “oh, another puzzle to solve, let’s get going”. The puzzles blended very well with the level and the focus was not on overcoming difficulty but rather gaining understanding of the game’s systems. Once you solve a puzzle you get the prerequisite knowledge to solve the next and you become more knowledgeable about the world. The “orb worlds” mechanic is very interesting, at first you would think that it is a clever way to transport more world orbs, but close to the end of the game you get introduced to a mind-blowing application of the mechanic. It literally went from “huh, that’s cool” to “no way, you can do THAT?”. What truly stood out for me was that there was no hand-holding, no markers, no outright written quests, nothing was spelled out for you, but at the same time the game guides you so elegantly that it is eerie how well thought the levels are. Cocoon is different through the way it makes the player learn about the world and its systems, you are not forced into a failed state, not a traditional one at least, instead you are learning through the interaction with the puzzles of the world, logic and contextual queues taking care of the rest. A very relaxing and rewarding experience, not mind-blowing, not flashy, but memorable for entirely new reasons. It was not the story, it was not the conclusion either, it was the atmosphere and I am grateful to have enjoyed it.
Jul 19, 2026
10
A masterpiece game. Cocoon is an amazing puzzle game that gets you immersed into its worlds by the unique art design, fluid animations, fantastic music / sound design, diverse puzzles, beautifully designed boss fights and most importantly it introduces you to an innovative mechanic of constantly switching between worlds. This is truly a masterpiece **** and it does everything right to what it wants to be, I never played something like this before and when a brilliant idea is well polished there is nothing more you can ask for, its absolutely brilliant.
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.
May 11, 2026
10
Incredible game! Highly Recommend The atmosphere is amazing! Everyone should play this great game!
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.
Jul 10, 2024
7
The game looks beautiful, but I felt bored. I liked solving puzzles in Limbo, previous game of the developer, but in this game I didn't enjoy it so much
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.
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Sep 29, 2023
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