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We filtered the 18 games similar to World of Goo down to the 10 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Plantera, PC Building Simulator and Mini Metro top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to World of Goo.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to World of Goo is Plantera — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. PC Building Simulator and Mini Metro follow close behind.

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The best games like World of Goo on PlayStation

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to World of Goo. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

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Plantera

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Plantera
Closest overall match
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D
Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

The thread back to World of Goo runs through a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on game mode: this one brings adventure storytelling and a relaxing pace.

Released 8 years after World of Goo.

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PC Building Simulator

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NGL81
PC Building Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloNarrativeCozyCasualSandbox World
Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what World of Goo is — strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: open world exploration and a first-person view.

Released 11 years after World of Goo.

Genre100Tone79World63Game mode49Visuals0
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Mini Metro

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Mini Metro
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualSandbox World2DRelaxing
Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Genre puts it alongside World of Goo, and so does a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is a relaxing pace and an isometric view.

Released 7 years after World of Goo.

Genre100World100Visuals60Game mode49Tone46
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PowerWash Simulator

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NGL85
PowerWash Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCo-opCasualNarrativeCozySandbox World
Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as World of Goo’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view.

Released 14 years after World of Goo.

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Chicory: A Colorful Tale

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NGL89
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCo-opCozyNarrativeSandbox World
Year 2021Dev Finji · Greg LobanovPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside World of Goo, and so does cozy, relaxing feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a relaxing pace and an isometric view.

Released 13 years after World of Goo.

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The Sims 3

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The Sims 3
Closest on tone
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCozyNarrativeCasualSandbox World
Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as World of Goo and shares cozy, relaxing feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings an isometric view.

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Bugsnax

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Bugsnax
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeCozySandbox World
Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to World of Goo for good reason: a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a first-person view.

Released 12 years after World of Goo.

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Megaquarium

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NGL83
Megaquarium
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldRelaxing
Year 2018Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as World of Goo and shares a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: an isometric view.

Released 10 years after World of Goo.

Genre100World100Tone70Game mode49Visuals0
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Everything

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NGL78
Everything
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldRelaxing
Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC

The genre is the same as World of Goo’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a relaxing pace and open world exploration.

Released 9 years after World of Goo.

Genre100World60Tone58Game mode49Visuals0
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Cooking Simulator

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Cooking Simulator
Closest on game mode
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloCo-opCasualSandbox WorldRelaxing
Year 2019Dev Big Cheese Studio · Forever Entertainment S.A.On PS4 · PC · Xbox

What it holds in common with World of Goo is shape: sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: a relaxing pace and a first-person view.

Released 11 years after World of Goo.

Game mode100World100Tone67Genre50Visuals0

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