Cubicity: Slide puzzle (2019)

Developer: Pirate Parrot
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A colorful and cute puzzle game where you move characters on a grid, carefully thinking through each step to reach the finish, with a relaxing yet challenging feel.

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What players say

Players appreciate the cute diorama visuals and find the sliding puzzle relaxing, but split on the power-ups: some say they make the game too easy and remove incentive to solve puzzles properly, while others complete all levels without them. The developer quickly fixed mobile-era issues at launch, though some players report development stalled on promised extra levels.

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