Goober Dash
Released Nov 2025
Goober Dash: A 2D platformer battle royale where Goobers Run, Jump & Dash to victory! Customize your Goober, dash to outmaneuver opponents, create your own levels, and compete in global time trials. Unlock exclusive skins and celebrate your wins in this action-packed multiplayer Race Royale!
87% positive · 154 reviews
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Released, but development status unclear
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Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Goober Dash launched on Steam on November 27, 2025 as a 32-player multiplayer race game. Prior to its Steam launch, the developer shipped two major content updates during what appears to have been an earlier access or pre-Steam period: the first on February 20, 2024 (adding new cosmetics, gameplay elements, and level creator tools) and a second on April 16, 2024 (adding time trial leaderboards, replay ghosts, and a premium skin). The February 2024 update closed with the developer saying they were "already lining up the next major feature."
However, April 16, 2024 is the last recorded developer communication of any kind. No further updates, patch notes, or news posts have appeared — not even around the November 27, 2025 Steam launch. The promised follow-up feature was never announced or delivered. This silence stretches well beyond what the two-month update cadence from early 2024 would suggest.
The game is a multiplayer-focused title with cosmetic customization and community-submitted levels, which carries hallmarks of an ongoing live game, but the developer has not communicated publicly in over two years. It is unclear whether active development is continuing or has stalled.
Evidence
Second major content update shipped with time trial leaderboards, replay ghosts, multi-node animations in the level editor, and a premium skin. This is the last recorded developer communication.
First major content update shipped with new cosmetics, gameplay elements (ice blocks, jump zones, music notes), and custom lobby improvements. Developer noted they were 'already lining up the next major feature.'
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Developer
Publisher
Winterpixel Games Inc.
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
Welcome to Goober Dash, an adrenaline pumping Race Royale, pitting 32 players against each other on hundreds of hand-crafted courses full of hazards to avoid and shortcuts to discover! Play as adorable, customizable characters known as Goobers and run, jump & dash your way to victory. Dash to outmaneuver your opponents, smash through obstacles, or take down rivals in this action-packed race to the finish line!
Customize your Goober with a variety of items to make them stand out in the crowd! Collect outfits, emotes, and even unique reactions and celebrations to make your Goober expressive and distinctly unique!
Dive into the Course Creator to design your own race tracks that you can play against your friends, and submit to the community level database. Top rated community levels that get added to the game earn their creators rewards like gems, exclusive skins and badges, and an honorary role within the community, so get building!
Compete for glory in the time trials mode, where global best times leaderboards await. Prove your skills and climb the ranks to become the ultimate Goober Dash champion. Collect medals for performing well in these time trials and showcase your achievements as a testament to your Goober racing prowess.
Get ready to dash, create, and conquer in Goober Dash – the battle royale platformer that's as creative as it is competitive!
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Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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