Pip Puzzle: Pip and Ooma's Battle (2025)

Developer: Third Wheel Dev
Publisher: Squishy, Third Wheel Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 28 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A relaxed puzzle game where you match tiles or pieces in a strategic but low-pressure battle setup.

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What players say

Players say the game is extremely short, with only three stages that take about ten minutes to finish. There is no tutorial and the retro art is rough, but the character-specific skills create tension, especially the mechanic of messing with the opponent's gems, though there is currently no online multiplayer.

Screenshots

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