Pixel Puzzles 4k: Japan (2020)

Developer: Pixel Puzzles
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You calmly piece together hand-drawn Japanese scenes in a peaceful, meditative atmosphere with minimal interactive distractions.

relaxingatmosphericcasualmeditativehand-drawnpuzzle-solvinglight interactivitysingleplayer

What players say

Players find the puzzles relaxing but complain about overly precise piece locking and tiny pieces in larger puzzles, making them tedious. Some report the Esc key closing the puzzle without warning, erasing progress. A few accuse the game of using stolen, uncredited stock images.

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