Woolly Boy and the Circus (2025)

Developer: big pineapple
Publisher: Cotton Game
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 73 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, story-driven puzzle adventure where you explore a hand-painted circus with a canine companion.

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What players say

Players are divided. Many praise the hand-drawn art, clever puzzles, and charming person-and-dog duo, but a substantial number report progress-blocking bugs, especially with a vacuum robot puzzle that freezes the game. Some also complain about clunky controls, mandatory timed minigames, and an ending that feels padded.

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