Patchwork (2016)

Developer: DIGIDICED
Publisher: Twin Sails Interactive
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 283 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, turn-based puzzle of fitting polyomino pieces onto a board while carefully managing time and buttons.

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What players say

Players love the board game translation but are split on the PC port: some call it serene and strategic, others find the UI clunky and the online multiplayer dead. The AI, especially the medium bot named Uwe, is a notorious difficulty spike.

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