Underplayed Gems

Balls and Magnets (2018)

Balls and Magnets cover
Developer
Mykhail Konokh
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 51 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A serene yet challenging physics puzzle where you gently guide colorful balls into holes with magnets, accompanied by a calm visual and sound atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe it as a cheap, short physics puzzle game that takes about an hour to complete. The magnet mechanic is simple but some reviewers note the pulling and pushing magnets feel unbalanced. Sentiment splits on difficulty: some find it relaxing while others say it becomes tedious and frustrating.

Screenshots

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