Summary
The highly rated indie gameCocoonis discounted by 50% on Steam for a limited time. One of the most notable games published by Annapurna Interactive,Cocoonwas the winner of Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards 2023.
Developed by Denmark-based studio Geometric Interactive,Cocoonis a puzzle game played from a third-person perspective. In the title, players control an insect-like creature and travel through different worlds to solve various puzzles and unravel cosmic secrets. Built under the supervision of studio co-founder and lead gameplay designer Jeppe Carlsen, renowned for his work onLimboandInside,Cocoonstood out from the crowd despite being released during a year filled with severalmajor hits from the likes of Sony and Nintendo. Beyond its victory at The Game Awards in 2023, the indie title also bagged multiple Game of the Year nominations, going toe-to-toe with triple-A behemoths, such asBaldur’s Gate 3,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, andSpider-Man 2.
For those who haven’t exploredCocoon’s microscopic worldsyet, the game is currently selling for the record-low price of $12.49 (50% off) onSteam. Available as part of the Steam Autumn Sale, players can claim this limited-time discount until December 4 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. This is only the second time that Geometric Interactive’s award-winning debut title,Cocoon, has received a discounted price on Valve’s digital storefront in the past four months.
The Game Awards 2023 Winner Sees Its Lowest-Ever Price on Steam
Cocoon’s current price is its lowest ever on Steam, beating the last notable price drop that took place in late October. During the Steam Scream Fest sale, the indie puzzle title was available at a 40% discount. Along withCocoon, a variety of Annapurna Interactive-published games are up for grabs at slashed prices during the ongoing promotional sale. These games range from the action-adventure genre to walking simulators. For the duration of the Steam Autumn Sale, the post-apocalyptic cat gameStrayis listed for $17.99 (40% discount), whereas the monochromatic puzzle titleLorelei and the Laser Eyes, which recentlygot its PlayStation release date, is up for $18.74 (25% discount).
According to the Danish studio’s website, the team behindCocoonis already working on its next game. Although there’s not much information available currently, a job listing byGeometric Interactivereveals that the project is a “3D game” and has Carlsen acting as the game director. Knowing how good the formerPlayDead devis at his craft,Cocoonfans would want to watch out for this one.
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WHERE TO PLAY
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics to unravel a cosmic mystery.Worlds within WorldsCOCOON is a unique take on the puzzle adventure genre, where each world exists within an orb that you’re able to carry on your back. Wrap your head around the core mechanic of leaping between worlds—and combine, manipulate, and rearrange them to solve intricate puzzles.Alien MachineryInteract with alien environments and biomechanical devices left behind by an ancient civilization. Journey through unique and diverse biomes, from industrial structures to massive organic caverns, and discover how they are connected to one another.Orb AbilitiesEach orb has an ability that can be unlocked, thereby turning the orb into a unique tool for you to utilize within other worlds. Use these abilities to uncover hidden pathways and objects, fire projectiles to trigger switches, and more.Monstrous GuardiansMighty guardians protect every world, and you must face them in fierce battles. Each fight is unique and requires you to master new and satisfying mechanics.
