Donut County

About Donut County

Donut County is a story-driven physics puzzle game developed by Ben Esposito and published by Annapurna Interactive. It launched on August 28, 2018 across PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Android, and iOS. You play as BK, a raccoon who drives a hole that grows larger every time it eats something. The premise involves swallowing trash and friends alike to collect idiotic prizes while uncovering why your crew ended up stuck underground. This indie adventure mixes humor with simple controls for a unique take on the genre. It ran a single-player campaign focused on progression through increasingly chaotic levels rather than combat or complex systems.

Gameplay

You control BK with basic directional inputs to move the hole around the map. As you roll over objects, characters, or animals, they vanish into the void and increase the hole size. The core loop involves dragging larger items like cars, trees, or people until the hole gets too big to fit back through a door. Physics matter here because momentum carries BK forward, making it easy to accidentally swallow things you did not intend to eat. Levels unlock new items with different weights and behaviors that change how the hole feels under your control. You complete stages by reaching specific size requirements or finding hidden collectibles scattered throughout each area.

What Players Think

Players on IGDB gave Donut County a score of 75.8 out of 100 based on 218 ratings. The community finds the game light-hearted with a playful vibe, though some feel the story drags toward the end. Average playtime sits around four to five hours for a full run, which fits the short puzzle format. Achievement data shows 20 total unlocks with an average completion rate of 45.9%, suggesting many people stop before seeing every secret. Cheapest prices have dropped to $2.99 on IndieGala, making it an easy sell for fans of casual indie titles. Most reviews highlight the charm of the raccoon protagonist and the physics mechanics as standout features.

PlayPile's Take

Donut County works best if you enjoy short puzzle games with a funny tone. The $2.99 price point makes it a no-brainer purchase since the entire campaign finishes in under five hours. You will unlock about half the achievements unless you actively hunt for hidden secrets. The physics can feel floaty at times, and the narrative gets repetitive after a while. This title suits players looking for a quick distraction rather than deep strategic gameplay. Skip it if you need long-term engagement or complex mechanics to keep you hooked.

Storyline

Raccoons have taken over Donut County with remote-controlled trash-stealing holes. You play as BK, a hole-driving raccoon who swallows up his friends and their homes to earn idiotic prizes. When BK falls into one of his own holes, he’s confronted by his best friend Mira and the residents of Donut County, who are all stuck 999 feet underground… and they demand answers!