Underplayed Gems

The Penguin IQ Test (2021)

The Penguin IQ Test cover
Developer
vondermanzen
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 68 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical puzzle game where you guide a simple penguin by placing objects along a linear path.

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What players say

Players praise the puzzle design and gradual difficulty, but several note the game no longer launches due to a missing shader file, with the developer announcing plans to remove it from Steam. Many still recommend it as a simple, cheap programming puzzle where you guide a penguin home.

Screenshots

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