Bright Side: Riddles and Puzzles (2023)

Developer: QubicGames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A playful and gentle test of wits where you solve story-driven puzzles under light time pressure, with a cheerful, cartoon aesthetic.

casuallightheartedchallengingfamily-friendlycolorfulcartoonytimedinteractive

What players say

Players say this is a straightforward collection of Bright Side's YouTube riddles turned into a timed quiz game. It is enjoyable for one play-through in a group, but the puzzles have inconsistent quality and some are too hard. The need to replay full nine-minute unskippable scenarios to earn achievements is a frequent frustration.

Screenshots

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