Puzzle & Chess (2021)

Developer: Beni Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 54 minutes
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

a calm, pressure-free puzzle game where you solve chess-themed challenges at your own pace with minimalist visuals and relaxing music.

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What players say

Players are split: some find it a relaxing minimalist puzzle that uses chess pieces creatively, while others call it a frustrating trial-and-error memory game where pieces move on preset paths that must be re-enabled each level. It is not chess, pieces do not follow standard chess movement rules.

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