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Goodnight Universe
Released On: Nov 11, 2025
83
8.2
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
83
89% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
83
89% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Nov 10, 2025
This is a game that understands its purpose so clearly. The narrative may borrow occasionally from common tropes, but as each chapter dawns, Goodnight Universe feels more and more like its own thing, with clarity in its intentionality, and how it invites players into its narrative.
Nov 10, 2025
Goodnight Universe is an incredibly immersive, masterfully told, and cathartic game that left me bawling my eyes out on multiple occasions. Accompanied by a soundtrack that beautifully expresses each emotional moment, a vivid animated art style, and a mechanic that directly ties the player’s actions to what is an undeniably moving, human story about love and family, it is perhaps one of the most truly evocative experiences I’ve had playing games this year.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
8.2
83% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0 Ratings
17% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
8.2
83% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0 Ratings
17% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Nov 17, 2025
A peak narrative gaming experience, with a top tier voice cast. It weaves between humor and heartbreak, exploring themes of identity, family, and otherness. Many mechanics feel totally innovative, and it's 2nd act exploration of aging through the lens of a sci-fi author is particularly poignant.
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PC Nov 30, 2025
Goodnight Universe leverages its innovative webcam control to create an immersive narrative, offering varied situations and a compelling human story with limited inputs, enhanced by excellent narration and music. However, playing without a webcam on consoles diminishes its unique charm, the story briefly stumbles mid-game, and some varied situations can become tedious.
Nov 26, 2025
Family is complicated, messy, and growing up isn't a linear path. Parental expectations can drag you down like cement boots if not managed accordingly. Despite it all, the fights, the miscommunications, and the people we've left behind, Goodnight Universe's greatest message lies in learning to tell people how you feel, however you can, while you're still here.
Nov 17, 2025
Goodnight Universe is a striking reminder of how powerful good storytelling can be. The webcam controls are simple, yet far from a gimmick — they amplify each scene and pull you in even deeper. In short: a small game that hits straight to the heart and lingers long after it’s over.
Nov 10, 2025
With Goodnight Universe, Nice Dream takes the concept explored in Before Your Eyes to new heights. A more refined and nuanced use of the camera complements a denser, well-crafted storyline that captivates us thanks to an effective cast. It's a shame that some ideas are still explored a little too tentatively, and that the game is released on some platforms without the option to play with a camera, which significantly diminishes its appeal.
Nov 10, 2025
The grand reveal of why I can manipulate the world around me flies far beyond these charming, mundane moments. And the farther away it gets, the less human the experience feels — even while my unique powers grow. Goodnight Universe finds its way back in time for a satisfying end, luckily.
Nov 15, 2025
Wow, so many feelings about this game and the people who made it, a piece of media that can be either a bittersweet exploration of our human nature or a full fledge love reflection about what makes you human, One of the most impresively written protagonists i've ever seen, a great and (mostly) nuanced cast, and an impressive depiction of humanity. Only held back in pacing by criptic puzzles at times, you're not prepared for the journey that this game represents. Thank you Nice Dream!
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PC Summary You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own. The game features an immersive “face-tracking” mode, expanding on the innovative use of camera-based technology that the development team is ...
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Nov 11, 2025
Developer:
- Nice Dream
Publisher: Skybound Games
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