Underplayed Gems

Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle (2023)

Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle cover
Developer
Appsgears
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, retro-styled puzzle game where you slide boxes across grid-based levels at your own pace, with a golden crown to skip any stuck level.

relaxingpuzzleretrocutecasualfamily friendlygrid-basedno enemies

What players say

Players say the 96 levels start very easy but become genuinely challenging near the end, with a long stretch of simple puzzles that waste time. Praise goes to the well-done false paths, while complaints center on crashes, lack of an undo button, and repetitive mechanics that make early stages feel like busywork.

Trailer

Screenshots

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