TheMovingMaze (2019)

Developer: Wuzi
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 27 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate and patient puzzle experience where players rely on their own wisdom to navigate an elaborate, desolate maze, avoiding monsters by deciphering its shifting rules on a paper map.

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What players say

Players describe a free maze survival game with bhop movement, no soundtrack, minimalist visuals, and a goal to collect 50 boxes to attempt escape by surviving day and night. Some find it boring or monotonous, others enjoy the challenge and nostalgia.

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