Underplayed Gems

Captain Backwater (2017)

Captain Backwater cover
Developer
Jochen Heizmann, Emmanuel Henné, Intermediaware
Publisher
Asylum Square
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 59 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted puzzle game where you slide matching items in colorful pirate-themed levels, gradually increasing in challenge.

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What players say

Players describe it as a sliding puzzle where you match two identical items to clear them, not a match-3. Each of the 100 levels adds new mechanics like portals, arrows, and dynamite. Some players want a move counter or leaderboard to gauge performance. A few note the Linux version has bugs.

Screenshots

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