Cogs

Cogs

Lazy 8 Studios · April 14, 2009 · Puzzle, Indie, Physics, 3D, Logic

Buy the Cogs key for Steam from Eneba at $1.10 — the cheapest of 8 stores we compare.

PC
Very Positive88% · 92373Metacritic
Best price 66 Great deal
$1.10-82%
lowest tracked $1.01
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Where to buy Cogs — official stores

Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$5.99
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GamersGate
GamersGate
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$8.96
$9.95
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MacGameStore
MacGameStore
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.95
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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Cheapest Cogs keys — keyshops

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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.10
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.18
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.89
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.51
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Cogs price by region

Cogs costs £0.58 in the United Kingdom, €0.67 in Europe (EUR), $1.10 in the United States, $1.10 in Georgia (USD), zł3.75 in Poland, CA$6.69 in Canada, NZ$7.59 in New Zealand, A$8.50 in Australia and R$10.38 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Cogs offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.58 −88% £4.79 £0.58 7
Europe (EUR) €0.67 −87% €4.99 €0.67 8
United Statesyour region $1.10 −82% $5.99 $1.10 8
Georgia (USD) $1.10 −72% $3.99 $1.10 8
Poland zł3.75 −83% zł21.99 zł3.75 6
Canada CA$6.69 CA$6.69 — 4
New Zealand NZ$7.59 −10% NZ$7.59 — 4
Australia A$8.50 −10% A$8.50 — 4
Brazil R$10.38 −16% R$12.39 R$10.38 5

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Trailers & screenshots

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About Cogs

✦ AI summary

Build intricate machines by sliding puzzle tiles together across 50 levels and three distinct challenge modes. Master an expanding arsenal of mechanical widgets—gears, pipes, balloons, and more—while racing against the clock or rationing your moves to unlock increasingly complex contraptions.

Cogs is a puzzle game where players build machines from sliding tiles. Players can choose from 50 levels and 3 gameplay modes. New puzzles are unlocked by building contraptions quickly and efficiently.
  • Inventor Mode: Starting with simple puzzles, players are introduced to the widgets that are used to build machines — gears, pipes, balloons, chimes, hammers, wheels, props, and more.
  • Time Challenge Mode: If you finish a puzzle in Inventor Mode, it will be unlocked here. This time, it will take fewer moves to reach a solution, but you only have 30 seconds to find it.
  • Move Challenge Mode: Take your time and plan ahead. Every click counts when you only get ten moves to find a solution.

Cogs — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Cogs is a 3D sliding tile puzzle game with steampunk aesthetics that puzzle enthusiasts find satisfying and well-executed, though players warn that later levels involve significant trial-and-error with mechanics that aren't always clearly explained upfront. The game's main appeal lies in both solving puzzles and optimizing solutions, but those who dislike complex puzzle-solving or lengthy experimentation should expect frustration rather than enjoyment. Players who enjoy this type of cerebral challenge generally recommend it.

Recommended Aug 22, 2026
A fantastic classic of the form, updated by the dev to work without issue on modern systems in a modern engine. Strongly recommended.
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Jul 9, 2026
just what i dont need to get my heart racing, more f-ing anxiety
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 17, 2026
nah
Not recommended Sep 6, 2026
Honestly, it feels like the puzzles ramp up in complexity in such a way that it requires a bitt too much trial and error as a result of uncommunicated mechanics. fine I you love that kind of tinkering, but a little too annoying for me enjoy fully.
Recommended Jun 15, 2026
3D sliding tile puzzle game. I've never found "solving" these kinds of puzzles difficult, but trying to find the optimal path is much more challenging.
Recommended May 21, 2026
I naturally like solving puzzles, so this game is pretty fun. Word to the wise, the hint is always find the solution first then optimize after finding the solution. If you hate puzzles or feel like it's a waste of time then you'll hate this game.

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