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If World of Goo 2 left you wanting more, this list of 19 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 14 attributes. World of Goo comes closest (75/100).

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox
Tags
CasualCozySoloMultiplayer
Year 2024Dev 2D Boy

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The closest game to World of Goo 2 is World of Goo — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Chicory: A Colorful Tale and Sticky Business follow close behind.

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Top games similar to World of Goo 2

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to World of Goo 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1World of Goo
World of Goo
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCo-opCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D
Steam👍 94%· 6.5KIGDB87· 4
Year 2008Dev 2D BoyOn Linux · PC · Android

✓ Nearly identical: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Same studio: 2D Boy.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode70
#2Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineCozyNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 97%· 3.9KRAWG👍 77%· 64MC89IGDB92· 3OC88· 57
Year 2021Dev Finji · Greg LobanovPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone64Setting0Visuals0
Sticky Business
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D
Steam👍 94%· 7.4KOC78· 14
Year 2023Dev Spellgarden Games · Assemble EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, open world exploration and resource management, while skipping setting cartoon

CHECK THESE OUT About the GameCreate, pack and sell your own unique sticker creations! You want a collection of cat stickers? A witch-themed shop? Or add a derpy face to all of your creations? Combine dozens of elements to create your own collection and sell them to like-minded people.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: game mode.

Genre100World82Tone78Visuals59Game mode26
SuchArt: Creative Space
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 98%· 7.1KRAWG👍 62%· 26
Year 2022Dev hypetrain · HypeTrain DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, open world exploration and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLISThttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1293180 About the GameWhat would you do if you were provided with your very own art studio? SuchArt: Creative Space gives you an opportunity to find that out!

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals.

Genre100Tone88World86Game mode58Visuals0
Plantera
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D
Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3
Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and vibe relaxing, while skipping setting cartoon

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: game mode.

It predates World of Goo 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Tone83Game mode29
PowerWash Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasualNarrativeCozySandbox World
Steam👍 96%· 58KRAWG👍 80%· 156IGDB77· 4OC77· 54
Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, open world exploration and online features, while skipping puzzle design

POWERWASH SIMULATORHunt down dirt wherever it’s hiding, respond to calls from across the world, build your own power-washing business and unlock new tools, upgrades and more – all with the soothing satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish!

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals.

Genre100Tone79Game mode76World75Visuals0
Supermarket Together
SandboxLife Sandbox
Co-opMultiplayerSoloNarrativeCozyCasualSandbox World
Steam👍 94%· 92KRAWG👍 45%· 20
Year 2024Dev DeadDevsTellNoLiesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, online features and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

Up to 16 players or go soloSplit the action with your friends: the more players in your supermarket, the more demanding customers will become. You can also choose to go solo and inflate the difficulty artificially if you are feeling hard-working.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals.

Genre100Tone100World74Game mode69Visuals0
#8WEBFISHING
WEBFISHING
SandboxLife Sandbox
MultiplayerSoloCo-opCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox WorldCartoon
Steam👍 97%· 70K
Year 2024Dev lamedeveloperPlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

WEBFISHING is a multiplayer online casual fishing game where you relax, hang out, make friends, and catch fish!CATCH THEM ALL!Nearly 100 different creatures to catch- from the smallest snail to the biggest shark- you can catch it! Complete your journal, find rare fish, get loads of money, and get tons of special rewards! UPGRADE AND CUSTOMIZE!Become the ultimate fisherman!

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals.

Genre100Tone90World78Game mode77Setting73Visuals0
Supermarket Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeCozyCasualSandbox World
Steam👍 92%· 82KRAWG👍 62%· 26
Year 2024Dev Nokta GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, resource management and visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

ADD TO WISHLIST About the Gamehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2530950/Rock_Star_Life_Simulator/ Step into "Supermarket Simulator", a first-person simulation where every detail of running a supermarket comes alive. Design your store, optimizing for efficiency and aesthetics.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: visuals.

Genre100Tone100World74Game mode59Visuals0
Mini Metro
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualSandbox World2DRelaxing
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13
Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: game mode and tone.

It predates World of Goo 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals63Tone39Game mode29
Bugsnax
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeCozySandbox World
Steam👍 97%· 9.0KRAWG👍 61%· 176MC76IGDB76· 7OC75· 94
Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

We are what we eat. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode29Setting0Visuals0
PC Building Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloNarrativeCozyCasualSandbox World
Steam👍 94%· 53KIGDB65· 2OC70· 12
Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, open world exploration and setting modern, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100Tone86World63Game mode29Setting0Visuals0
Among Ripples
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCasualNarrativeCozySandbox World2D
Steam👍 68%· 1.4KRAWG👍 9%· 33
Year 2015Dev Eat Create SleepPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the life sandbox games cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, procedural generation and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

In Among Ripples you are presented to a soothing and meditative experience where you can experiment at your leisure. As the caretaker of a small pond you decide which creatures should be introduced into the ecosystem, and what species will thrive.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for World of Goo 2.

It predates World of Goo 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Tone83World81Game mode56
The Sims 3
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCozyNarrativeCasualSandbox World
Steam👍 86%· 34KRAWG👍 83%· 784MC86
Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

The Sims 3 is the third part of its series. Like all Sims game, it allows the player to control the life of a person or even a whole family. ###Character creation Before the main game starts, the player has to create his or her character, called sim.

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: setting and visuals.

It predates World of Goo 2 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode29Setting0Visuals0
Everything
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldRelaxing
Steam👍 83%· 3.8KIGDB72· 9OC73· 50
Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from World of Goo 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100World60Tone57Game mode29Setting0Visuals0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to World of Goo 2?
The closest game to World of Goo 2 is World of Goo, scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like World of Goo 2?
The three closest games to World of Goo 2 are: 1. World of Goo (75/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Chicory: A Colorful Tale (75/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Sticky Business (70/100, 10 shared attributes). All share World of Goo 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 19 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Chicory: A Colorful Tale similar to World of Goo 2?
Yes, very much so — Chicory: A Colorful Tale scores 75/100 similarity to World of Goo 2. They share 10 attributes, including sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Sandbox games are similar to World of Goo 2?
The best Sandbox games similar to World of Goo 2 are World of Goo, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Sticky Business and SuchArt: Creative Space. All share the Sandbox genre alongside other key World of Goo 2 attributes like sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation.
How is similarity to World of Goo 2 calculated?
We compare World of Goo 2 against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the World of Goo 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to World of Goo 2?
Yes — Supermarket Together is free and scores well on similarity to World of Goo 2. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.