This really brings back some memories. World of Goo 2 from 2D BOY and Tomorrow Corporation has officially launched on GOG and Steam with Native Linux support. Note: key provided by the developer.
I remember the early days of Linux gaming where we had a little surge in smaller indie games coming officially, with the original World of Goo all the way back in 2009, before even the first Humble Indie Bundle launched where we really started to see things change.
World of Goo 2 is like a familiar comfy blanket to wrap yourself up in.
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While a fair amount of it is perhaps on the easy side, the key is in the challenges of each individual level on the amount of balls you get, the amount of moves you used and the time it takes you to complete them. Getting through them all and getting a tick in the box for all three is a thorough challenge.
This is not exactly a new release, just new to other stores (after being Epic Exclusive and direct from their website), although I hadn't played the sequel until now and thankfully it retains all the charm and difficulty of the original. Nice to see the Native Linux support again too, and working to perfection on my Kubuntu 25.04 desktop from the Steam release.
If you loved the original, you'll appreciate this one for some more great puzzles and new mechanics that acts as a near-perfect follow-up. If you've not played the original, it's still an easy recommendation because it's just a wonderful physics-based puzzler to add to your collection.
One point that did become a slight nuisance is the line colour for when you're dragging the little goo balls, the contrast between the line and some backgrounds is not great to see exactly what it will connect with. A small accessibility issue but about my only problem with the game.
The Steam release arrives with:
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
- Three new extremely difficult challenge levels.
- Over 30 Extra Fabulous Achievements.
- Acclaimed audio - with nearly 2 hours of music performed by over 50 musicians from the World of Goo community.
- A Brand New Options Menu - Never before included in a 2DBOY or Tomorrow Corporation game!
- Bug fixes and general improvements.
Corben 2 hours ago
scaine 48 minutes ago
Happy memories of playing their first game, one of the very first Linux native games I played, about four years before we got the first taste of Steam for Linux.
Man, I was still dual booting back then, for goodness sake!!
no_information_here 31 minutes ago
And they kept their promise: those who bought it via their site and their Humble store widget, on that purchase page is now also a Steam key available.
Yes, I can confirm this, too. Steam install seems to be stable but I only played a couple levels to test it so far. They have added Steam achievements. I am guessing they will eventually add badges/cards at some point, too.
Eike 12 minutes ago
A Brand New Options Menu - Never before included in a 2DBOY or Tomorrow Corporation game!
Now that's what I call an easy buying decision!
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