hocus (2015)

Developer: Yunus Ayyildiz, Sho Ohhira
Publisher: Yunus Ayyildiz
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 798 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a serene yet mentally demanding journey through impossible geometry, encouraging careful observation and creative problem-solving.

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What players say

A short and relaxing puzzle game built around Penrose triangle optical illusions, though players say the concept feels repetitive after the first few dozen levels. Criticisms include a slow menu and no keyboard controls.

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