Block in the Lock (2019)

Developer: Petorio, Peter Hofbauer
Publisher: Peter Hofbauer
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 74 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, minimalist puzzle game where you subtly shift blocks in unison to fill patterns, solving gentle challenges world by world.

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What players say

Players say the game delivers a lot of free content with over 200 levels that grow steadily harder, and praise its clean, minimalist look.

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