Prince of Darkness Jr. (2025)

Developer: Pond Area
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately paced block-pushing puzzle game where you must think ahead to avoid stepping into light.

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What players say

Players describe it as a sokoban game with a twist: you must avoid light rays that scatter at unpredictable angles. The early levels are manageable, but the difficulty spikes sharply on some stages, especially level 410, and there is no way to skip a level you are stuck on. The unlimited undo is appreciated, though holding it to rewind is slow. Players who enjoy Baba Is You may like this one.

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