Underplayed Gems

SquareCells (2015)

SquareCells cover
Developer
Matthew Brown
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,260 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm, meditative puzzle game where you uncover hidden patterns through logical deduction at your own pace.

ambientminimalistlogic puzzlerelaxingthoughtfulsingleplayercasual

What players say

Players describe a picross-like logic puzzle that requires full attention and is always solvable without guessing. Some find it more engaging than Hexcells, though a minority finds it unremarkable compared to other puzzle games.

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Screenshots

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