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gogh: Focus with Your Avatar
Developer ambr
A cozy multiplayer co-working sandbox with character customization, room building, and productivity tools. Focus, study, work, and relax together with friends and players around the world. From the Steam store page
358 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
246 positive · 32 negative
95% range 84–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 246 | 32 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 20 | 1 | 54 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,230 of 1,311 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 221 yes, 29 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 250 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (5,035 of 5,518 positive).
Players praise Gogh for its cozy atmosphere and effective focus tools like the Pomodoro timer. [1][2][3] Many enjoy the deep customization of avatars and rooms, though some find it limited. [4][5][6] Some reviewers want more social features like chat and friend lists, and more gamification. [7][8][9]
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- [14]
Compared to many players, I have but scratched the surface of what Gogh has to offer. As a co-working tool, it's lovely and comfortable, it's fun to digitally hang out with friends in a simulated shared space, and the tools to customize that space are surprisingly detailed and flexible. It really brought a lot of people in the spaces I hang around together. But I cannot recommend this game. For the players who have …
- [1]
absolute best productivity app/game ever. everything i was looking for 1. customizable characters 2. customizable rooms 3. rain ambience 4. cozy music that doesn't distract 5. super cute character/outfit/object models 6. multiplayerrrrrr 7. pomodoro timer sound that doesn't give me a heart attack and now that it has multiplayer it's even better because i work better when i know there's someone else locking in too …
- [5]
Unlike other productivity-focused experiences on Steam, gogh doesn't feature gamification methods (like earning currency and then buying customization items), instead opting for giving the player unparalleled freedom when it comes to room design and character customization. Seriously, this is almost Sims level of flexibility. It can be daunting at first, but it's incredibly rewarding to set up your own room and …
- [3]
As a remote worker, I feel lonely and often dream about what it would be like to work in a high-rise office with a view of traffic and cloudy skies. In this game, I can simulate what it would be like to have my own studio with my team. They also provide a multiplayer shared room that everyone is welcome to join, and especially, they have cute avatars. The tool that I like a lot is the Pomodoro timer. It helps remind …
- [9]
I love this game so much, it really does help me focus. here's my pros & suggestions, I have not built much myself and only have 17 hours so keep that in mind! pros: cute art style, good customization for characters. I love the public room feature sm. It really helps hold me accountable seeing others focus. suggestions: I really wish there was more reward or incentive. I have ADHD so everything needs to be gamified …
Summarised from 34 of the 326 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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gogh: Focus with Your Avatar sits at 88% positive across 278 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 358 · most liked firstCompared to many players, I have but scratched the surface of what Gogh has to offer. As a co-working tool, it's lovely and comfortable, it's fun to digitally hang out with friends in a simulated shared space, and the tools to customize that space are surprisingly detailed and flexible. It really brought a lot of people in the spaces I hang around together. But I cannot recommend this game. For the players who have spent hundreds of hours creating detailed rooms which push the boundaries of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →installed this game to focus ended up spending hours customizing my room never studied 10/10 productivity
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →chill game, i hope it continues to get updated. my wishes for future addons are: animations for ~cleaning (sweeping, wiping, dusting, washing dishes) ~exercise (running, stretching, lifting weights, boxing, dancing) ~gardening (watering plants) ~cooking (stovetop, microwave, grill) ~grooming (brushing hair, painting nails, putting on makeup) i just thought these would inspire motivation & focus for important routine tasks :3 alsoo would love more pets, maybe even a customizable cat/dog
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Open world game where you’re Vincent Van Gogh and all the color and joy is constantly being leeched out of your surroundings and you have to drink a little paint to refill your meters
positive · AI labelView post →//// w //// Recreate Jill's room in the game Gogh: Focus with your avatar 🍻 #va11halla
neutral · AI labelView post →Mission Sunlight/Mission Soleil (Windows 9x, 1998) --- A 3D hidden object educational game based on works of Vincent Van Gogh
neutral · AI labelView post →This time, I had Fable built me a casual Van Gogh city building game that I faked in an AI video last year. The key mechanic the AI came up with is painting the landscape with big brushstrokes & an environment that evolves with weather and seasons. Chill and pretty. Play it: the-sower.netlify.app
neutral · AI labelView post →Amy Pond and Vincent Van Gogh watching the Scotland World Cup game! #DoctorWho
neutral · AI labelView post →City builder game in the styles of Cezanne, Piranesi, the Voynich Manuscript, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Rothko, and Seurat (those are in order). Made with Veo 2.
neutral · AI labelView post →The Game is still cooking! This game needs a lot of work still. If you have any of the focus timers set, you can't touch settings or anything else at all without turning off the timer. New eggs don't spawn right away after reading your letter from your previous buddy. There isn't much help out there, in English, if you run into issues or have questions. There's a lot of clipping of your avatar through things like pillows, back of the chair, etc. It is neat that in *MOST* places…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would love to recommend this app to my friends , buts its expensive for nun , u cant add ppl on it wether from random rooms that u join or people u know , u also cant have a chit chat with them , im aware that this app only counts ur time . but wonI’d love to recommend this app to my friends, but it’s expensive for what it currently offers. For the price, I expected more features. One thing that would make the app much better is adding more social features. Right now, you can’t add people…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Adding your OCs to sit with you while you work is game changing Game: Gogh Focus With Your Avatar
positive · AI labelView post →It was kiddo spring break week, mommy life all week, there's a lot of things to do so I did spring cleaning, my ocs wise, I found gogh, an idle game that allows me to bring my crew upto 7 ocs into a customized room. #oc #gogh #indiegame
positive · AI labelView post →After over 900 hours and using every single room slot to create my spaces, I have to say the developers' approach to "fixing" Shelf M without any warning is absolutely arrogant. There were better solutions available, but instead, they chose to turn all our hard work into complete chaos. When the community raised concerns, the dev team simply dismissed us with "it's a bug so it has to be fixed." This game has an amazing player base. I've met wonderful people and had genuinely good times - but…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →absolute best productivity app/game ever. everything i was looking for 1. customizable characters 2. customizable rooms 3. rain ambience 4. cozy music that doesn't distract 5. super cute character/outfit/object models 6. multiplayerrrrrr 7. pomodoro timer sound that doesn't give me a heart attack and now that it has multiplayer it's even better because i work better when i know there's someone else locking in too nearby me. the amount of communication between players (emojis) is just nice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful concept, but it’d go way harder if it leaned a little more into Habitica-style gamification. Gogh Focus nails the atmosphere — relaxing visuals, customizable room and avatar, journaling, and daily checklists are all great — but it’s missing that rewarding feedback loop that keeps you coming back. If completing tasks gave XP, unlocked décor, or evolved your pet (like Habitica), this would be the perfect blend of mindfulness and motivation. Still a lovely tool — just wish it played a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Of the paintings Van Gogh did of the four presenters of Game for a Laugh, sadly only the one of Matthew Kelly still survives.
neutral · AI labelView post →The legendary thatgamecompany is releasing a "game-within-a-game" exploring the life of Vincent van Gogh, his brother and sister-in-law, and some of his most influential paintings. No need to play any other part of Sky, just the tutorial. AND I'm PR, so hit me up for interviews, features, etc
neutral · AI labelView post →Drew my avatar in #gogh, a little focus game on steam 💜 It’s been my latest favorite thing #sona #cuteart
positive · AI labelView post →didn't get to focus on my work ended up making a whole bunch of rooms and play with my friends like it's Animal Crossing loved it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Highly recommend if you’re a fan of VRC, to play the new game Gogh! On sale on steam right now. Create your own worlds, join others, study with friends, create avatars, etc! The game is intended to have in the background while you work, study, draw or chill! It’s like “lofi girl” the game!
positive · AI labelView post →Videogames are the one medium that rarely if ever seem to touch non-fiction. Gimme a Mozart biopic retold as a batshit RPG/rhythm game. Gimme a Van Gogh point-n-click created by hand in his art style. Gimme a Charles Darwin wildlife exploration game. I wanna explore history told through game design!
neutral · AI labelView post →got it because of Kronii's stream, actually very good! you can get really creative with the character customization, the music is really good and there's enough not to get bored of any, and the focus systems are useful without becoming distracting. a game changer!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ok this Gogh game is ADORABLE
positive · AI labelView post →Whenever you make everyone happy on the island, they sing you a SUPER cute song and give you items (˶˃⤙˂˶) Also I love how I managed to find a mouse neighbor and Vincent Van Gogh (bottom left) 😂 Game: Twinkleby Platform: PC
neutral · AI labelView post →got me through my last semester of college, lmao. i also still use it sometimes when i need to lock in on something at my desk. i hope they continue to add more customization options, but i think for being a study / focus aid it does its job and then some pretty dang well. so thanks for helping me survive the most stressful 16 weeks of my life :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unlike other productivity-focused experiences on Steam, gogh doesn't feature gamification methods (like earning currency and then buying customization items), instead opting for giving the player unparalleled freedom when it comes to room design and character customization. Seriously, this is almost Sims level of flexibility. It can be daunting at first, but it's incredibly rewarding to set up your own room and avatar, and if that's not your cup of tea, you can always join other, very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →im releasing a game on wednesday so uhm we . GOGH MONDAY COWORKING YAY !! 💖 twitch.tv/mokadevs
neutral · AI labelView post →I love this game but just after I finished making a room, my first room, I was trapped in it. Unable to edit it, invite other's to my room, go to other rooms, all because it infinitely said that gifs were loading. I spent hours on that room, so I did not want to lose that work. I know there is an emergency mode, but it just says it clears the room, so I was afraid to open it and lose my room. So I have spent multiple attempts over months trying to figure out how to access the steam cloud and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →wip i won't be able to work on this until after the holidays cries but radioapple RV Van... they go on roadtrips together... (building in the game Gogh)
neutral · AI labelView post →I really like the concept of this game and I hope to see more games like this come out. Very enjoyable and keeps me focused on my tasks. However, I do have some major issues with the game. The main one is that the kuroda pets grow based on real time. As someone who works and has a social life, I'm not able to be glued to my computer 24/7 to keep track of my in game tasks. I'm sure most people who have a life outside of this game would agree that it's very annoying to have the pets grow based on…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →added a chat function to a focus game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →EDIT #1: [They added a chat feature!] I enjoy being around other creatives and people who are like minded. the only thing I wish I could do is chat with others in a room I'm in. other than that, this is a solid game/tool to keep consistent in whatever creative journey you're doing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gogh is a great productivity app that acts as a interactive wallpaper to have on a 2nd monitor in the background while you work. I especially like the ambiance features and being able to import your own local music into the game as a bgm. Having a music player, timer, task manager and live wallpaper all in one is convenient for me when I want to focus and work. While the customisability options are vast, my main criticism lies there: - Character customisation is fairly limited, not a lot of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today I am exactly 51 years old, showing off my Van Gogh Sunflowers LEGO Yesterday I celebrated while working the game
neutral · AI labelView post →I love the game so far! Its super chill and nice to use when i work/study/draw or just chill with friends. I hope there will be more items, clothes and features about room in the game. AND PLEASE ADD CHAT AND ADD FRIEND OPTION!! Thats so needed qwq
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really love the game so far, i can focus more when i'm with my friend, i only use pomodoro timer, simple diary, calendar, to do list, and routine feature (i'm not really into room customization, but it's a nice feature) A suggestion, A room pomodoro would be nice, its kinda like a pomodoro where players in the room can decide whether they want join global pomodoro set by the owner's room or not. Sometimes me and my friends start the pomodoro together only by count down 3, 2, 1, then press…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🚦 05/29 STUDY STREAM'S OVER ! The youtube stream crashed... (◞‸◟；) But twitch went on for 2 and a half hours! During the 3 10 minute break periods, we finished this quick drawing of Redbud in the Gogh avatar! Here's her avatar in game too! #oc #mal:chr #art
neutral · AI labelView post →As a remote worker, I feel lonely and often dream about what it would be like to work in a high-rise office with a view of traffic and cloudy skies. In this game, I can simulate what it would be like to have my own studio with my team. They also provide a multiplayer shared room that everyone is welcome to join, and especially, they have cute avatars. The tool that I like a lot is the Pomodoro timer. It helps remind me when to take a break and have some water while working.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got Gogh (the focusing game) and I made myself and some oc's.
positive · AI labelView post →Just don't expect it to be a game you can play. It's not really a game, but an idle app. If you're looking for an idle app where you can chill while doing tasks, or chil with friends, it works as intended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Gogh" is a v cute lil comfy 'game' ;w; It's mostly just a pomodoro with decorations and lowfi and a cute character customization with room decor, but I think it's really cute! ^w^ (it's more of a productivity tool, but I still recommend it!) --- #Gogh #screenshot #game #pomodoro
positive · AI labelView post →Hosting a piblic room in #Gogh for those who are interested! Room ID: 109775244499166604 #soultymedia #cozygame
neutral · AI labelView post →In about three weeks I was able to get 100 hours on this game, majority of it came from actually focusing, some came from accidentally leaving the game open because I fell asleep. Saved my entire ass in college, and I was able to get back into badminton again because I was able to actually get stuff done. 10/10 pomodoro app, I will tell my entire bloodline and my future descendants about it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game so much, it really does help me focus. here's my pros & suggestions, I have not built much myself and only have 17 hours so keep that in mind! pros: cute art style, good customization for characters. I love the public room feature sm. It really helps hold me accountable seeing others focus. suggestions: I really wish there was more reward or incentive. I have ADHD so everything needs to be gamified for me. This game helps more with ambience and vibes and body doubling, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’ve always been a fan of productivity apps and games, so Gogh immediately caught my attention and honestly, it didn’t disappoint ( ⸝⸝´ ᵕ `⸝⸝) What I love most about this game is how it makes studying feel less lonely. Seeing your avatar working alongside you creates this quiet sense of companionship, like having a study buddy even when you’re physically alone. I’m someone who sometimes enjoys studying around other people, and this game really captures that feeling in a simple, comforting way.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →love this study game but somehow incompatible with my mac? every time i open the app, it tells my the file is damaged, and i have to delete and reinstall repeatedly... :( pls fix
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Picked up my badge after the Van Gogh Museum! Ready to game! #MCAmsterdam
neutral · AI labelView post →Here's my Room Item Submission for the gogh Design Contest 2026. All my game table is needing in my gogh living room are some dice! #gogh #goghDC2026
neutral · AI labelView post →Having played multiple "Focus while chilling to tunes" games, I can say that this is the best one we have in the market. I deeply love the character customization. The rooms customization are really hard and takes a lot of time, but you can do virtually any room you'd like with it (Although it does take a lot of effort to make interesting looking structures). But the online aspect is what really sells it. You can join other people's rooms, and chill there, invite your own friends, or in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I highly enjoy this game, to the point where I've used my very little disposable income buying it for friends as well. I love the art style. I enjoy making rooms, and seeing other rooms even more. I have been more productive when sitting in other ppl's rooms, because I'm less likely to get distracted by other games. That said: I feel the price is a little too high for the Miku DLC considering it's just the addition of a few furniture and cosmetics, especially since it doesn't include the music…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Please add an option to disable Kuroda permanently, or at least an option to remember that I hid it so that I don't have to keep doing it on launch every time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →my time blindness is crazy so ive been using gogh for basically everything (chores/homework/drawing/etc). thank god for timers
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seeing my little guy doing his little studies motivates for me (the big guy) to the his big studies.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted to like this game, but unfortunately I can't recommend it. There is not enough content or quality to warrant the full price and even though I got it at a discount it still feels like I paid too much. Let's start with the positives: The hairstyles are the best thing about the avatar customization and also the most varied. Putting your own pictures into frames or posters is really cool, probably the best feature in this game. There are lots of animations for your avatar which is also a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gogh for Cuuchan #OshieteYoCuSensei ❌ chill game ✅ rage game
negative · AI labelView post →This game (program?) is a fun way to gamify your studying sessions and the co-op drop-in feature is nice because you can just join any populated space and makes your studying sessions feel more than just wallowing in a void alone. Study hard and become a millionaire in this ever growing oppressive world.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →hi so basically theres this game/app called Gogh on PC/steam where u can customize ur pics/images to whatever u want so i am making my own art gallery there! I use this to cowork with my friends cos theres also multiplayer, pomodoro etc If you wanna join us u can use this room id 109775242809172605
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm usually not into things like this, because it actually kind of does help me focus a bit more and I have ADHD, so that's interesting. It's cute.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →nothing but pure comfy~ if you're looking for a cozy game to have running in the background while you work, study, or just chill, this one does the job perfectly. it's relaxing and sets such a nice atmosphere that it makes everything else you're doing feel a bit lighter
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