The Minotaur (2016)

Developer: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 67 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

It feels like a tense, retro survival puzzle game where you navigate a labyrinth while avoiding minotaurs and solving traps.

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What players say

Players describe The Minotaur as a simple, free puzzle game in the style of a browser or Flash game, where you push blocks to trap minotaurs. Reviews are mixed, some find it addictive for a few hours while others call it boring, and a common complaint is the lack of a save feature.

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