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Order of the Sinking Star Review – Drown in the Deep
Order of the Sinking Star offers a deeply engaging puzzle experience with over 1000 interconnected puzzles across multiple distinct regions. While the game's challenging nature and occasional pacing issues might not be for everyone, its intricate design, narrative depth, and satisfying feedback loop make it a compelling journey for puzzle enthusiasts. Performance drops on PlayStation 5 are noted as a minor drawback.
Copy animals' movements to turn into them, or fuse them to travel further in Mimic Meadows
Mimic Meadows is a puzzle game where players copy animal movements to transform into them and solve grid-based challenges. The game features a pixel art style similar to Baba Is You and allows players to fuse animal abilities to traverse different terrains. A demo is available now, and the game can be wishlisted on Steam.
Why 2026 is the Year We Stop Playing and Start Solving - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
The gaming industry is shifting from simple "match-three" mechanics towards more complex puzzle-solving experiences, a trend expected to accelerate in 2026. Games like Baba Is You and The Witness exemplify this by valuing player discovery and offering unique feedback loops. This 'thinky' movement is gaining mainstream traction, driven by a desire for intentionality and cognitive satisfaction, and is even influencing scientific research into human creativity and AI.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Dead Island 2 with a 90% discount, Vampire Survivors and Baba Is You with 30% off, and Krita with 55% off. Additionally, GameDev.tv is offering a 'pay what you want' bundle for game development courses.
25 Best Puzzle Games To Solve In 2026
This guide highlights 25 of the best puzzle games available, ranging from recent indie hits like Animal Well to enduring classics such as Portal 2. The list features a variety of brain-teasing experiences across multiple platforms, emphasizing critical thinking and engaging gameplay.
Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games across various platforms. Titles include the mobile port Ball x Pit, the roguelike shooter Hyperwired, the cooperative environmental cleanup game Clean Up Earth, and the unique puzzle-platformer Piece by Piece, with two games sharing the same name. Other notable mentions are Herdles, ITER-8, Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times, Astrolander, and Kitman.