Matraquinha PAIR (2021)

Developer: Matraquinha, Mens Sana Interactive
Publisher: Mens Sana Interactive
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, supportive matching game that feels like a calm and encouraging learning tool for building logic and memory skills at a patient pace.

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What players say

Players agree the game is a simple shape-matching exercise for young children, especially those with autism, but it lacks labels or text, which educators say limits its classroom usefulness. Many find it too easy and repetitive for anyone above preschool age.

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