All articles tagged with #puzzle game
BeXide announced Namco Legendary Mountains for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, a 3D voxel puzzle game that reimagines Namco classics with dedicated stages (PAC-MAN, DIG-DUG, XEVIOUS, MAPPY, The Tower of Druaga) and simple toss-and-merge gameplay. The title promises over 100 voxels to collect, a Collection Room, and online score rankings, with a summer launch window but no exact date.
Jupiter Corporation announced the Hakone Travelogue, a DLC for Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum, featuring 30 Hakone-themed Pixel Puzzles (including collaborations with art museums and businesses), three Memories of Raden puzzles, additional background music, and new commentary voiceovers to accompany an in-game Hakone exhibit; due to launch in December, with releases planned for PS4, Xbox Series/One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.
Riven, Cyan Worlds’ 1997 best-selling PC puzzle game, is getting an Xbox release on May 19 in a brand-new, re-imagined and expanded version with free movement and updated visuals; it comes to Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere, following a PC remake released in 2024. The Myst remake is also out on Xbox and expanding to PS5/PS VR2 on the same day. Pre-orders on the Xbox Store include a 20% discount (about £23.39 / $27.99).
TR-49 is a dense, non-linear interactive fiction from Inkle that simulates scholarly research: you operate a steampunk computer, entering two-letter-two-number codes to reveal cross-referenced library entries and researcher notes, gradually uncovering a sci-fi mystery and a metaphysical quest within four to five hours of play.
BeXide announced that the multiplayer 3D puzzle game Fruit Mountain Party will be released on Switch 2 and Switch in spring 2026, after its initial Early Access launch on PC. The game features fruit stacking battles with online and local multiplayer modes, and will be showcased at upcoming gaming events in Japan.
Lumines Arise is a highly immersive and visually striking puzzle game that builds on the classic Lumines formula with new mechanics and creative audiovisual effects, offering a zen-like experience with playful and surprising elements, though some visuals can be overly complex. It launches on PS5 and PC on November 11th.
The article features a variety of side projects and tools being developed by individuals in the tech community, including AI-powered workspaces, web design collections, puzzle games, knowledge bases, and innovative software and hardware projects, highlighting ongoing innovation and experimentation in the tech space.
Biped 2, a quirky co-op puzzle game with improved mechanics, new biomes, customization, and multiplayer options, is now available on Switch, offering both online and local play with charming characters and creative level design.
Keeper is a quirky, visually vibrant puzzle adventure from Double Fine where players control a walking lighthouse to explore a fantastical world, solve puzzles, and make friends, with the gameplay evolving into more dynamic and surprising mechanics as the story progresses.
LinkedIn has launched Mini Sudoku, a simplified version of the classic puzzle using six numbers instead of nine, designed for quicker and easier play on mobile devices. The game features notes and hints, and offers a faster solving experience, although it can lead to accidental scrolling on LinkedIn. The author enjoys the game and considers exploring other LinkedIn games.
A surprise Pokémon puzzle game called Pokémon Friends was released on Switch and mobile, offering free gameplay with optional DLC packs. The game involves solving puzzles, creating plush toys, and completing quests, with mixed community reactions. A review and community poll are ongoing to gauge player interest.
The Pokémon Company unexpectedly released a new daily puzzle game called Pokémon Friends for mobile devices, Switch, and Switch 2, announced during a Pokémon Direct presentation alongside other Pokémon updates.
Pokémon Friends, a new puzzle game featuring Pokémon, is now available for free on Switch and mobile platforms, offering 1,200 puzzles centered around connection and threads, with in-game paid DLC for customization and plush creation.
Blue Prince, a popular architectural mystery puzzle roguelite game, is getting a Mac support update via Steam later this year, expanding its platform availability alongside PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game involves solving puzzles and uncovering mysteries in a shifting manor to find a secret 46th room. Additionally, the game's soundtrack is now available for purchase on Steam.
The New York Times' Strands is a word-search game where players form words from linked letters in various directions, with each letter part of a solution. The game features a theme and a 'spangram' that spans the grid. For November 8, the theme involves hand gestures, with the spangram being 'HandGestures.' The word list includes terms like Pinch, Wave, and Clap. Strands offers a more challenging experience compared to other NYT games like Wordle.