Underplayed Gems

Tumblestone (2016)

Tumblestone cover
Developer
The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 2,000 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced puzzle game that blends tense multiplayer races with a quirky, relaxed story mode.

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What players say

Players praise the inverted match-3 puzzle idea, saying it makes each grid a logic problem rather than a reflex test. They also note the huge campaign and that the game is especially good with friends.

Screenshots

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