Underplayed Gems

Mighty Marbles (2024)

Mighty Marbles cover
Developer
James Oliver
Publisher
Destined
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A relaxed, tactile puzzle game where you tilt and guide a marble through charming, colorful levels in short, satisfying bursts.

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What players say

Players praise the game for capturing the feel of classic marble-toy puzzles and call it a faithful digital version of Screwball Scramble, but many note the controls feel fiddly, the camera cannot be adjusted, and the save system forces you to complete a whole course before quitting. Several reviewers also report softlock bugs and say the menu is confusing with a controller.

Screenshots

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