Egg
About the Egg Game
Egg is a strange, funny, and oddly touching game. Created by Terry Cavanagh, the indie mind behind minimalist classics like Super Hexagon, this game transforms something as fragile as an egg into a test of balance, patience, and persistence.
You start as a single egg sitting quietly in a carton. There’s no tutorial, no dialogue, just you, physics, and a world full of cliffs, ramps, and floating islands that all seem slightly too dangerous for breakfast food.
The goal? Roll, jump, and survive long enough to reach hidden nests scattered across dreamlike landscapes. Every successful landing feels like a small miracle.
A Wobbly Adventure
What makes Egg so compelling isn’t flashy effects or complex systems, it’s the feeling of control (and loss of it). The egg slides, tilts, and teeters with delicate momentum. You’ll overjump a ledge, bounce helplessly down a slope, or barely recover from a fall that should’ve cracked you in two.
Each world blends gentle colors and ambient soundscapes, creating a weird calm that contrasts beautifully with the frustration of constantly falling off things. It’s equal parts meditative and maddening like Getting Over It, but with more yolk.
Gameplay & Objective
- Roll across open landscapes, cliffs, and mechanical platforms.
- Reach nests, which act as checkpoints and progress markers.
- Master the rhythm of jumps and slopes — precision is everything.
- Collect hidden secrets scattered throughout surreal maps.
Your mission may sound simple, but precision is key. Even the smallest mistake can send you tumbling down, and climbing back up becomes a mini epic on its own.
Game Controls
- WASD – Roll and move your egg around the world.
- Mouse – Look around and adjust your camera angle.
- Spacebar – Jump (hold for a higher, longer jump).
- R – Restart from your last nest or checkpoint.
- Esc – Pause the game or return to the main menu.
Movement feels slippery and alive; the egg doesn’t stop when you release a key; it glides, bounces, and sometimes spins out of control. That unpredictability is exactly what makes every success so satisfying.
Why Egg Stands Out
- Real physics, real fragility – You feel every bounce and wobble.
- Minimalist world – Calming tones and soft lighting make it strangely peaceful.
- Ambient soundtrack – A soothing backdrop that keeps frustration at bay.
- Emotional humor – Equal parts silly and strangely philosophical.
- A real sense of accomplishment – Every nest you reach feels earned.
Community Reactions
Players have described Egg as “a cross between Zen meditation and chaos.” The community often jokes that it’s “the Dark Souls of breakfast”, celebrating its balance of challenge and charm.
Quotes from players include gems like:
“You don’t play Egg — you survive it.”
“The floaty physics drove me mad, but when I found the last nest, I actually cheered.”
“Terry’s cracked… and so is my egg.”
The humor and humanity behind the game make it a shared experience — one where everyone’s pain and triumphs feel connected.
Tips for Surviving the Journey
- Hold jump longer for height — short taps don’t cut it on steep slopes.
- Control momentum early. The egg picks up speed faster than you think.
- Take your time. Rushing leads to falls — and heartbreak.
- Explore everything. Some nests are hidden right near where you start.
- Play fullscreen. It helps reduce lag and makes precise jumps easier.
Egg takes something fragile and turns it into a lesson in patience, control, and persistence. It’s weird, funny, frustrating, and peaceful all at once exactly what you’d expect (and hope for) from a Terry Cavanagh game.
