Underplayed Gems

Nurikabe World (2025)

Nurikabe World cover
Developer
Hemisquare
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 199 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A serene and mindful 3D puzzle game where placing water tiles brings quiet little islands to life with trees and structures, offering a calm, satisfying flow.

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What players say

Players describe this as a chill, flow-state puzzle game with short levels and a relaxing atmosphere. It offers daily puzzles and procedural generation for replayability, though some find it not challenging enough even on the hardest difficulty.

Screenshots

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