the Sequence [2] (2021)

Developer: [OneManBand]
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically build step-by-step command sequences to guide a unit through clean, minimalist puzzle grids, optimizing your solution each time.

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What players say

Players compare it to Zachtronics-lite, with a hex grid and tight single-solution puzzles that get hard fast. Satisfaction comes from cracking puzzles that look simple but demand non-obvious setups. Opinions split on the early tutorial: some find its forced hand-holding and identical follow-up levels tedious, while others appreciate the ramp.

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