If you’re a fan of intriguing indie games and love a good deal, you’re in luck! The absorbing puzzle game Cocoon, a standout title from 2023, is now available at half its usual price on Steam. This delightful gem, which impressed many, even took home the award for Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards in 2023, thanks to its publisher, Annapurna Interactive.
Cocoon is the brainchild of the Danish studio Geometric Interactive. This unique puzzle adventure is experienced from a third-person perspective, allowing players to guide a strange insect-like protagonist through various intricate worlds. These worlds are packed with puzzles, each waiting to unveil fascinating cosmic mysteries. With Jeppe Carlsen, known for his notable work on Limbo and Inside, leading the development, Cocoon managed to shine brightly in a year crowded with high-profile releases from heavyweights like Sony and Nintendo. Besides its win at The Game Awards, this indie marvel earned several Game of the Year nominations, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with giants such as Baldur’s Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Spider-Man 2.
If you haven’t yet ventured into Cocoon’s mesmerizing microcosm, now is the perfect time. It’s being offered at just $12.49, a 50% markdown, during Steam’s ongoing Autumn Sale. Act fast, though, as this offer is available only until December 4 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. This event marks the second occasion within four months where Cocoon has seen a price drop on Valve’s platform.
The current discount on Cocoon is its steepest on Steam so far, surpassing a previous 40% cut seen in the Steam Scream Fest just last October. Alongside Cocoon, other Annapurna Interactive-published games are also available at lower prices during this sale, covering a range of genres from action-adventures to walking simulators. For example, you can pick up Stray, the post-apocalyptic gem featuring a cat, for $17.99, which is 40% off, or grab Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, a noir-style puzzle game, for $18.74, enjoying a 25% discount.
Looking to the future, interesting news is coming from Geometric Interactive’s camp. According to their website, the creative minds behind Cocoon are already knee-deep in their next project. Although details are scarce, a job posting on their site hints at a “3D game” with Carlsen steering the direction as game director. Given Carlsen’s pedigree, fans of Cocoon and his earlier works should definitely keep an eye on this upcoming venture.
