Signal Maze (2025)

Developer: theArkitect
Publisher: IndieArk
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical puzzle game where you arrange units on a grid to solve logic problems, with scattered comic-style storytelling adding a light narrative layer.

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What players say

Players compare it to a mix of pipe-connecting and Sokoban on a 6x6 grid. The difficulty ramps heavily, with some late puzzles relying on luck due to randomized unit placement, leading to split opinions. The game offers dozens of levels and a quirky office-worker story, but lacks an undo button and punishes missteps.

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