Underplayed Gems

Dissembler (2018)

Dissembler cover
Developer
Ian MacLarty
Publisher
Shape Shop
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 118 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, meditative puzzle game that demands careful planning and lateral thinking to clear abstract designs one color at a time.

relaxingminimalistpuzzlingcontemplativecolorfulabstractdifficult

What players say

Players call Dissembler a minimalist match-3 puzzle where no new tiles fall. Many find it deceptively tough: puzzles often require guesswork or luck, and the infinite mode is especially punishing with small mistakes. The chunky flip sound effect and daily challenges are widely liked, but some feel the later levels rely too much on trial and error.

Screenshots

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