Placement (2017)
- Developer
- Albin Bernhardsson
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 78 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical logic puzzle that feels calm and contemplative, with a gradual increase in difficulty that rewards careful thought.
minimalistpuzzlingrelaxingmethodicalchallengingquietbrain teasing
What players say
Players enjoy the unique twist on chess where pieces must protect each other exactly once. The 84 puzzles are described as genuinely challenging, and the game is short, with many finishing in under an hour.
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