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The Wonderful End of the World

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2009

Should you play it?

You can't save the whole world. It's going to be eaten by a mythological demon with the head of a fish. But as a puppet that absorbs all it touches, you can try to rescue as much of Earth's greatness as you can before the end arrives. In the beginning, you roam the Earth, capable of absorbing only the tiniest of objects.

What works

  • Fun and addictive katamari-style gameplay
  • Unique and varied level designs
  • Enjoyable soundtrack and quirky music
  • Simple controls and easy to pick up
  • Good for short casual play sessions

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length with limited replay value
  • Dated graphics and technical issues
  • Some levels have frustrating collision and control problems
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Value questionable at full price

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • SCHiM

  • Disney•Pixar WALL-E

  • TurnOn

  • Down in Bermuda

  • Promenade

  • Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping

More expressive

Games that feels like The Wonderful End of the World but with more self-expression and customization

  • Rain on Your Parade

  • OlliOlli World

  • Once Upon A KATAMARI

  • de Blob

  • 4D Golf

  • Katamari Damacy REROLL

More value-seeking

Games that feels like The Wonderful End of the World but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • Berry Bury Berry

  • Toree 3D

  • Elong Plug

  • Lunistice

  • Super Kiwi 64

  • Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom

Less competitive

Games that feels like The Wonderful End of the World but with less competition against others

  • Hyperbolica

  • Birds Aren't Real: The Game

  • Feed All Monsters

  • Haven Park

  • Donut County

  • Re:Fresh

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

The Wonderful End of the World: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Intimacy.

Last update: 04/08/2026