Maxwell's puzzling demon (2024)

Developer: muratsubo Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 399 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical logic puzzle where you push hot and cold blocks to cool them, with levels and worlds themselves forming puzzles.

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What players say

Players praise the intricate, well-designed puzzles but warn of extreme difficulty and massive length, with one comparing it to Bean and Nothingness. Many note the lack of controller support and key remapping. Players are split on whether the difficulty is rewarding or exhausting, with some calling it harder than a Soulslike.

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