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title: GNOG
date: 2020-08-25T16:05:00-07:00
author: James Spafford
canonical_url: "https://www.doublefine.com/games/gnog"
section: Games
---
# GNOG

GNOG is a tactile 3D puzzle game about exploring whimsical monster heads and the secret worlds inside them. Filled with eye-catching designs, lively interactions, and a rich, reactive soundtrack, the hand-crafted heads come to life as you grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with each charming contraption.

## Key facts

- **Developer:** [KO_OP](https://www.ko-opmode.com/)
- **Publisher:** Double Fine Presents
- **Release date:** May 2, 2017
- **Genre:** Puzzle, Adventure
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, iOS
- **Age ratings:** ESRB Everyone 10+ (Crude Humor)

## About GNOG

> "I was in love with GNOG the second I saw it"  
> <cite>**Rock Paper Shotgun**</cite>

> "Weird and wonderful..."  
> <cite>**Polygon**</cite>

> "This is such a joyful game, I'm not sure it's possible to leave it without feeling uplifted."  
> <cite>**Destructoid**</cite>

> "It's a kooky idea brought about with lots of style and verve..."  
> <cite>**Eurogamer**</cite>

GNOG is a playful puzzle game about exploring monstrous virtual toys. Press, pull, slide, grab, click, and rotate every GNOG head to uncover its secrets!

- 9 musical levels with whimsical puzzles to discover
- A dynamic soundtrack composed by *Marskye*
- Each level a unique hand-crafted experience
- Play in standard mode or with optional VR support. Seamlessly switch between VR and standard play!

GNOG is a 3D puzzle game set in a tactile world of toys and secrets. Point, click, grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with uniquely charming monster heads as you explore the hidden worlds inside them. Filled with eye-catching designs, playful interactions, and a rich, reactive soundtrack, the hand-crafted heads come to life in either standard play or in VR.

Inspired by real-world toy designs, every GNOG head is a miniature world to discover. Grab a bookcase and spin it to reveal a hidden pile of coins, slide levers to navigate a damaged ship through outer space, crank a wheel to cook a stew on the stove – each playful interaction generates lively feedback and surprising consequences. Set to a relaxing and dynamic soundtrack that evolves with each level, the surreal worlds and joyful puzzles of GNOG will have you turning heads.

## Trailer

- [Double Fine Presents: GNOG by KO_OP - PC Launch Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABDW8L7v7FE) (YouTube)
- [Watch on Double Fine TV](https://www.doublefine.com/dftv/double-fine-presents-gnog-by-ko-op-pc-launch-trailer)

## Where to buy

- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290510/GNOG/)
- [PlayStation Store](https://store.playstation.com/?resolve=UP0399-CUSA04641_00-GNOGPS4000000000)
- [Apple](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gnog/id1256675328)
- [Humble Bundle](https://www.humblebundle.com/store/gnog?hmb_source=search_bar)
- [GOG](https://www.gog.com/game/gnog)
- [itch](https://ko-op.itch.io/gnog)