Underplayed Gems

Blocks That Matter (2011)

Blocks That Matter cover
Developer
Swing Swing Submarine
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 785 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical puzzle-platformer where you drill and recycle blocks, requiring careful planning and a playful, retro feel.

puzzle-platformerstrategiccuteretrologic-basedchallenginginventivecasual

What players say

Players consistently call out the lack of an undo button and the need to restart entire levels after mistakes, which makes late puzzles frustrating. Controller support is broken for modern Xbox controllers. The game leans on meta references and nostalgia, and while some praise its unique puzzles, others find the difficulty uneven and the platforming floaty.

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