Underplayed Gems

Cognizer (2018)

Cognizer cover
Developer
Maniac Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 58 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 32 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A low-stakes but mentally challenging puzzle game where you match symbols and colors at your own pace to ambient dub-techno.

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What players say

Players describe this as a simple but challenging tile-matching puzzle that trains logic and attention. Some say it feels like a mobile game and can get old fast, while others find it addicting and praise the music.

Screenshots

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