CMD 2048 (2018)

Developer: Ruskija game experience
Publisher: Tero Lunkka
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A minimalist number-sliding puzzle that feels like a calm, low-stakes mental exercise with a retro command-line aesthetic.

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What players say

Players are split on this minimal CMD version of 2048. Some appreciate the retro novelty and the tiny 18 KB file size, but many find it boring, pointless and note that free online versions look better. Multiple reviews mention the publisher's history with asset flips and review manipulation.

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