Report updated Apr 2, 2026
Gorogoa
v1.1.1Puzzle game enthusiasts and fans of artistic, narrative-driven indie games who appreciate high-quality visual design.
What Is Gorogoa?
Launched May 22, 2018
Updated Mar 2026
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Players arrange and combine hand-drawn, illustrated panels to solve imaginative, non-linear puzzles.
A story told entirely through thousands of meticulously detailed, hand-drawn illustrations.
Intuitive touch-based controls for navigating the game's puzzle environment.
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Sentiment analysis will be available once enough user reviews are collected.
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Exceptional, unique hand-drawn art style
- Highly original, tactile puzzle mechanics
- Strong brand association with Annapurna Interactive
Cons
- Lack of updates since 2018 (iOS)
- No active social media presence
- High price point compared to subscription alternatives
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Re-market to the growing 'cozy gaming' demographic
- Technical audit and update for modern OS compatibility
- Cross-promotion with other Annapurna titles
Market Threats
- Platform-level OS updates potentially breaking the app
- Competition from subscription-based game services
- Brand confusion due to unrelated Android app
Who competes with Gorogoa?
Contenders
The Room
★4.8 (7K)Fireproof Studios Limited
A direct competitor in the premium tactile puzzle space, focusing on intricate, high-quality environmental interaction.
Old Man's Journey
Broken Rules
Competes directly on the 'artistic, narrative-driven puzzle' value proposition with a similar focus on hand-drawn aesthetics.
GRIS
★4.5 (752)Devolver
Matches the 'work of art' positioning, offering a premium, visually stunning puzzle-platformer experience.
Same Space
Baba Is You
Hempuli
A highly acclaimed indie puzzle game that shares the 'imaginative mechanics' appeal, though with a different visual style.
New Kids on the Block
What are the key takeaways?
Gorogoa is a divisive games app that is a paid app.
Best for: Puzzle game enthusiasts and fans of artistic, narrative-driven indie games who appreciate high-quality visual design.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
Premium pricing model reflecting its status as an artistic, narrative-driven experience without in-app purchases or ads.
iOS Version
1.1.1
Android Version
2.0.0
Release Date
May 22, 2018
iOS Price
$14.99
Android Price
Free
Developer
Annapurna Interactive