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PHOGS!VSWorld of Goo 2

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

PHOGS!

PHOGS!

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
74Popularity
25Value
92
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈25d
-80% $4.99
Buy Now
VS
World of Goo 2

World of Goo 2

Quality
84Popularity
23Value
57
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈31d
-34% $19.79
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
PHOGS!
7 of 14 metrics
World of Goo 2
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$19.79 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$19.79 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-34% -
Sales Frequency
61 price changes -
68 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.5% positive -
87.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
759 -
Positive Steam Reviews
870 Wins
665 -
Negative Steam Reviews
253 -
94 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
1.1K Wins
751 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2020 -
Apr 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePHOGS!

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeWorld of Goo 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
PHOGS!
World of Goo 2

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

PHOGS!

PHOGS!

4 Stores
Steam
Steam -80% $4.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +21% $6.03View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +401% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +401% $24.99View
World of Goo 2

World of Goo 2

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -34% $19.79Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +40% $27.72View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

PHOGS!

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

77% positive (1,123 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,123 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$4.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +400%
15 concurrent players — niche audience

World of Goo 2

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (759 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
759 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.79 — reasonable price
34% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($17.46)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +25% player growth
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPHOGS!World of Goo 2
Release Date
December 3, 2020
April 25, 2025
Developers
Bit Loom Games
2D BOY, Tomorrow Corporation
Publishers
Coatsink
2D BOY, Tomorrow Corporation
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
30
33

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

PHOGS!

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GTX 970 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible

World of Goo 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: PHOGS! or World of Goo 2?

PHOGS! and World of Goo 2 are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is PHOGS! worth buying over World of Goo 2?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. PHOGS! currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC

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