Underplayed Gems

Swap Blocks (2017)

Swap Blocks cover
Developer
WizByte Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Matching blocks on a 2D board feels quick, casual, and lightly strategic, with local head-to-head options adding a friendly competitive edge.

casualpuzzlecompetitivechallengingsimplefast-pacedstrategic

What players say

Players see Swap Blocks as a basic match-3 puzzle game with a twist: the board stays nearly full and your moves are limited. The VS mode is a highlight, but the single-player modes are gated behind challenges. Some compare it unfavorably to Tetris or Pokemon Puzzle League, and several note the game has not received updates since launch.

Screenshots

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