Zerko (2024)

Developer: Maciej Targoni
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 161 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, stress-free puzzle game where you strategically clear numbers to zero at your own pace.

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What players say

Players describe Zerko as a short, relaxing puzzle game that takes about an hour to finish. The difficulty is low through most of the 50 levels, though the last few ramp up slightly. Some wish it were longer or harder, saying the mechanic plateaus too quickly.

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