Puzzle Guardians (2017)

Developer: Miryn Innovation
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A casual puzzle game with light RPG progression where you match symbols to attack, heal, and summon guardians, focusing on collection and upgrading.

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What players say

Players praise the PC port for removing mobile monetization like stamina, timers, and gacha, but some find the UI clunky and the tutorial lacking. A few report it gets stuck on the loading screen with no way to exit.

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