Platforms
- PCAug 28, 20188.0playscore7.712 Critics8.73.68K Players
- PlayStation 4Aug 28, 20187.9playscore7.617 Critics8.82.24K Players
- Xbox OneDec 18, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.62.00K Players
- Nintendo SwitchDec 18, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics6.942 Players
- AndroidDec 1, 2020NAplayscoreNA1 Critics8.8609 Players
- iOSAug 28, 20187.9playscore8.29 Critics7.62.35K Players
45 critic reviews · 16 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- I'm not surprised Donut County sits at 91% Very Positive on Steam at the time of writing — the game is downright enthralling! From the endearing cast and humour to the nuanced gameplay and setting, there's just a lot to love about it, especially if you're into silliness. Truth be told, I couldn’t recommend it more.
Violet Plata · Dec 07, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Donut County is a fun physics-based puzzle adventure where we control a hole in the ground that grows ever-larger every time it devours things around town.
Alex Sem · May 18, 2021 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - The humour is on point and the short intermezzo’s of story between levels means both story and gameplay never overstay their welcome. The game isn’t exactly a long affair though, around an hour and 45 minutes long.
Pieter Jasper · Jan 25, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - All in all, Donut County is an extremely simple game, almost to a fault, with a fantastic cast of characters, story, and whimsy that any abstract puzzle fan would enjoy. However, it is not a Katamari successor, nor is it trying to be; a fact I should have researched better before trying it out. It’s a game about a hole and the things that end up inside it, nothing more and nothing less. I had an enjoyable time with Donut County and I’m sure you will as well, but I’d recommend waiting for a sale before going down this rabbit-hole.
Jan Bigas · Dec 31, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Donut County will no doubt prove to be a divisive experience, but those that are looking for a relaxing and often funny puzzle game will find an enjoyable experience that has just enough charm to justify its existence. With that being said, this is hardly a game that feels like it justifies the relatively high price tag; three hours max of content is a tough pill to swallow regardless of how enamored you are with the concept at its core.
Mitch Vogel · Dec 31, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Donut County is incredibly endearing, but it ends too soon. While the amusing tale wraps up nicely, I wished I could have had more reason to toy around with putting trash into holes and see concepts limited to a level or two be further expanded. Donut County is worth experiencing for what it is, but it’s disappointing because it could have been so much more.
Neal Ronaghan · Dec 21, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The fantastic art style and wonderfully unique and silly gameplay is captivating in a way that only truly special games are. But it’s all over far too fast, ultimately leaving players feeling rather underwhelmed. Still, enter Donut County expecting a very short experience, and you’ll enjoy every minute. Just prepare to want more of its sugar-coated goodness when you’ve finished.
Kim Snaith · Sep 14, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Thanks to Ben, I now look at tents as houses that just easier to steal from, or how popcorn is just corn that got punished. Donut County is a wholly enjoyable romp that can be powered through in an afternoon, but it’s worth going back to try and find some of it’s hidden or not so hidden secrets, even if there are only a few of them to begin with.
Scott Sullivan · Sep 14, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Donut County presents a simple concept to players: collect objects to make a hole larger until the entire stage is clear. Done poorly, no one would remember the experience whatsoever. Developer Ben Esposito turns something mechanically simplistic into a joy via smart design. The adorable world inhabited by colorful characters is something we desperately need more of in games. Donut County might not be a long experience, but it’s one that players can’t help but cherish.
Marcus Estrada · Sep 10, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Donut County isn’t really bad at what it sets out to do, but its ambitions are so meager that you can’t help but feel the concept hasn’t been explored to the fullest extent. This is indie game design at its most disposable. I’d be shocked if anyone is still talking about—or even remembers—Donut County a year or two from now.
Josh Harmon · Sep 05, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
Developer: Ben Esposito