Underplayed Gems

Tangrams Deluxe (2017)

Tangrams Deluxe cover
Developer
Vertical Reach
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 71 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Solves like a quiet, satisfying puzzle session where shapes click neatly into place without pressure.

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What players say

Players are split between calling it relaxing and calling it boring. Multiple reviewers note that all 243 puzzles use the same difficulty and the same seven shapes, making the game feel repetitive. Some praise it as a chill introduction to tangrams, while others say the lack of challenge and the occasional glitch where pieces solve incorrectly hurt the experience.

Screenshots

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