Underplayed Gems

Candle Prick (2022)

Candle Prick cover
Developer
moraguma
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A crunchy pixel puzzle game where you stab enemies to use them as tools, with simple mechanics that grow into complex, hard-to-master scenarios.

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What players say

Players praise the pricking mechanic as a fresh twist on sokoban, but a significant number struggle with the 3-color pixel art that makes levels hard to read. The game is short and on the easier side, with some calling levels filler while others enjoy the steady difficulty curve.

Screenshots

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