Cogs
Developed by Lazy 8 Studios, https://lazy8studios.com
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie game by Lazy 8 Studios, https://lazy8studios.com — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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,...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Cogs.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
- Processor: 1.5 GHz CPU or better
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible 64 MB graphics card with hardware transform and lighting (T&L)
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or later
- Hard Drive: 120 MB Free Space
- Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
Supported languages (14)
Cogs FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Cogs?
Steam classifies Cogs as a Casual, Indie game, developed by Lazy 8 Studios, https://lazy8studios.com. 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,...
How much does Cogs cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Cogs at $3.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Cogs single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Cogs: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Cogs on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Cogs for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Cogs out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 14, 2009.
What platforms is Cogs on?
Cogs is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Cogs single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Cogs cost?
Steam lists it at $3.59.
Does Cogs have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Cogs.
What is Cogs's Metacritic score?
Cogs has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Cogs?
Cogs is developed by Lazy 8 Studios, https://lazy8studios.com.
Where to get Cogs
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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