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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i7-2600 or AMD FX-8350 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

COCOON

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Released September 29, 2023
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 8,916 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 88/100 (Metacritic)
22,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The puzzles are the beating heart of the experience: 165 positive mentions out of 178 dwarf every other aspect. Visuals and audio weave together to immerse players, with 94 positives out of 97 and 31 out of 32 respectively. Nearly every review past the tutorial boasts overwhelming satisfaction.

What it's about: De Jeppe Carlsen, le principal concepteur de gameplay de LIMBO et INSIDE — COCOON vous emmène dans une aventure à travers des mondes dans des mondes. Maîtrisez les mécanismes de saut du monde et résolvez des énigmes complexes pour percer un mystère cosmique.

In-game

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« Amazing puzzles, satisfying boss fights and incredible atmosphere and art style. Very polished gem of a puzzle game that me and my 5 year old have been having a blast playing together. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played1
« The paradox of knowing exactly where you are but feeling completely lost. They don't even have a word for it in the Dictionary. A very cool game of puzzles and something else we don't have a word for yet. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1
« J'aimerais pouvoir le refaire comme si c'était la première fois :) »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 11 h played
« Très bon jeu: tout est fluide, sans accroc. Entre animations, environnements et casse-têtes, tout est bien pensé pour une belle expérience. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 6 h played
« Jeu ingénieux, mais qui met du temps à se dévoiler! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 12 h played
« Très cher pour ce qu'il est. Graphismes vraiment basiques. Lutte contre les boss pénible. L'enthousiasme pour ce jeu est clairement exagérée. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 1 h played
« It is almost good an feel heartbroken to give a bad review. But the balance of repetitive vs skill isn't fun, its frustrating. Level feel tedious rather than accomplishments. But that's an old man's opinion. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« I honestly don't really remember much after completing this game. It was honestly kind of boring. The puzzle within a puzzle aspect is pretty neat, but that's it. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3 h played
« Jeux de réflexion/puzzle très sympa, des mécanismes d'énigmes inédits qui occuperont bien vos méninges :) »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 9 h played
« Direction artistique incroyable, leçon de game design »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 4 h played

In players' words

« Amazing puzzles, satisfying boss fights and incredible atmosphere and art style. Very polished gem of a puzzle game that me and my 5 year old have been having a blast playing together. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played1
« Très cher pour ce qu'il est. Graphismes vraiment basiques. Lutte contre les boss pénible. L'enthousiasme pour ce jeu est clairement exagérée. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 1 h played
« The paradox of knowing exactly where you are but feeling completely lost. They don't even have a word for it in the Dictionary. A very cool game of puzzles and something else we don't have a word for yet. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1
« It is almost good an feel heartbroken to give a bad review. But the balance of repetitive vs skill isn't fun, its frustrating. Level feel tedious rather than accomplishments. But that's an old man's opinion. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« J'aimerais pouvoir le refaire comme si c'était la première fois :) »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 11 h played
« I honestly don't really remember much after completing this game. It was honestly kind of boring. The puzzle within a puzzle aspect is pretty neat, but that's it. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3 h played
« Très bon jeu: tout est fluide, sans accroc. Entre animations, environnements et casse-têtes, tout est bien pensé pour une belle expérience. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 6 h played
« Jeux de réflexion/puzzle très sympa, des mécanismes d'énigmes inédits qui occuperont bien vos méninges :) »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 9 h played
« Jeu ingénieux, mais qui met du temps à se dévoiler! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 12 h played
« Direction artistique incroyable, leçon de game design »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
93 % pos · n=178
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=97
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=32
Story / writing
59 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
38 % pos · n=13
Value for money
55 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
90 % pos · n=10
Performance
50 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
33 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay17816549
Graphics / art979403
Audio / music323101
Story / writing2917111
Content / longevity13508
Value for money11605
Interface / UX10901
Performance8413
Stability / bugs3102
Multiplayer2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.7 h.

<2h
64 % (n=14)
2-10h
97 % (n=434)
10-25h
95 % (n=41)
>25h
100 % (n=4)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 92% positive92AprMay 2026 : 95% positive95MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 99% positive99JulAug 2026 : 99% positive99Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€7.12€11.60€16.09€20.57€25.06€9.19

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 23, 2026 · All-time low: €9.19 (Aug 23, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

20,9 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 17 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 48,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • The puzzles redefine the genre: 165 positive mentions out of 178, far outweighing any critiques.
  • Visuals and art direction captivate instantly: 94 positive mentions out of 97 reviews.
  • Audio and atmosphere work in perfect harmony: 31 positive mentions out of 32.
  • Accessible design doesn’t dilute complexity: frequently praised with 8 mentions each for 'accessible' and 'unique'.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth is the glaring miss: only 5 positive mentions out of 13 reviews call it sufficient.
  • Performance stumbles occasionally: 3 negative mentions out of 8 focus on technical issues.
  • Price sparks debate: 6 players call it fair, while 5 argue it’s overpriced.

Who is it for?

Players drawn to intricate, brain-tickling adventures with a strong visual identity will love Cocoon. Short, focused sessions or marathon puzzle-solving are both rewarded.

Is COCOON worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 8,916 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The puzzles redefine the genre. Current price: 22,99€.

Verdict

Cocoon doesn’t just deliver puzzles—it crafts an unforgettable mental journey, backed by near-flawless execution in presentation. Where it stumbles is rarely in design, more often in scope; the curation feels precise, but some will leave wanting more layers. A polished indie gem that earns its 'Very Positive' tag with room to grow.

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