Underplayed Gems

Matchboxes (1984)

Matchboxes cover

Platforms: C64, Atari 8-bit
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

A sparse, cerebral puzzle game that feels like quietly manipulating abstract shapes in a still, empty space.

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