Woim is the earth-guzzling, self-bisecting sokoban pick-me-up I needed after a week of games industry disasters
Rock Paper Shotgun reviews Woim, a sokoban-style puzzle game centered on playing as a worm burrowing through earth. The game’s meditative mechanics—tunneling to collect golden apples while managing spatial constraints—provide a welcome respite from significant turmoil in the gaming industry.
The article frames Woim’s release amid a particularly turbulent week for gaming. Recent major developments discussed include the closure of BioWare, widespread layoffs across EA studios, negative revelations surrounding generative AI in gaming, allegations of antisemitism at indie gaming events, a significant data breach affecting Capcom, and ongoing concerns about the future of Arkane Studios. The reviewer uses the game’s focused, earth-bound gameplay as a metaphorical escape from the constant stream of corporate upheaval and concerning industry news—positioning Woim as a moment of genuine, uncomplicated fun amid broader uncertainty and consolidation.