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Doodle God

Web browser, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita • 2015

Should you play it?

Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

What works

  • Creative and engaging element combination gameplay
  • Colorful and pleasant visuals
  • Humorous and charming quotes
  • Multiple game modes including quests and puzzles
  • Relaxing and casual experience

Things to keep in mind

  • Some combinations are obscure or illogical
  • Repetitive gameplay leading to loss of interest
  • Microtransactions criticized though not mandatory
  • Low replayability after completion
  • Some technical issues reported with puzzles

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Doodle God: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Experimenting. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Thrill.

Last update: 22/08/2026