Underplayed Gems

Icicle Works (1985)

Icicle Works cover

Platforms: C64, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 16
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

A slow, cold puzzle game that feels like navigating a frozen, minimalist landscape.

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Screenshots

Icicle Works screenshot 1

Icicle Works screenshot 2

Icicle Works screenshot 3

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