Underplayed Gems

Block Machine (2023)

Block Machine cover
Developer
Sebastian Schöner
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A deliberately obtuse programming puzzle that feels like tinkering with esoteric digital logic, rewarding careful thought over reflexes.

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What players say

Players praise the clever mechanic of blocks serving as both code and data, and find the puzzles challenging but satisfying. Some note a progression from easy early levels to later stumping ones, while one unrecommended review reports a tutorial bug blocking progress on level 8.

Screenshots

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