The Witness
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Witness across the outlets.
Red Frame is a Witnessian puzzle game where every red frame you find has a conundrum for you to solveRed Frame is a forthcoming puzzle game inspired by The Witness, featuring over 100 enigmas set within a mysterious mansion. Players will manipulate time to solve puzzles involving physics, environmental elements, and uncovering a family's historical legacy. The game is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
'I do think Blow misunderstood what the game is about': Derelict Star made Jonathan Blow rage quit, but it's the most fascinating indie platformer I've played for yearsThis article discusses the indie platformer Derelict Star, which creator Jonathan Blow famously criticized for its controls and introductory level. The author argues that Blow misunderstood the game's focus on intricate movement mechanics, which, after an initial adjustment period, offer a deeply rewarding experience akin to N++ and Super Mario World. Derelict Star is praised for its fine-tuned physics and momentum-based gameplay, making it a standout title for movement platformer enthusiasts.- Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle DealsHumble Bundle and Fanatical are offering limited-time indie game showcase bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Celeste, with a portion of proceeds going to the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 PC games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles.
- Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle DealsFanatical and Humble Bundle are offering limited-time indie game showcase bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Celeste. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles. All games are provided as digital Steam keys.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle DealsHumble Bundle and Fanatical are offering limited-time deals on indie game bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Citizen Sleeper. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles.
Order Of The Sinking Star, From Braid Creator Jonathan Blow, Is Coming To Switch 2Arc Games announced that Order of the Sinking Star, the new puzzle game from Braid and The Witness director Jonathan Blow, will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. The game features over 1,000 puzzles across four distinct worlds with a strong narrative focus and multiple playable characters. Blow noted that the Switch 2's portability makes it a natural fit for the game.
Order of the Sinking Star Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam This YearOrder of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure game from Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam later this year. The game features over 1,000 handcrafted puzzles across four distinct worlds, with multiple playable characters and interconnected mechanics. Steam Deck support will also be included.- Order of the Sinking Star Interview: Jonathan Blow on Designing Puzzles & Balancing DifficultyJonathan Blow, founder of Thekla, Inc. and creator of The Witness and Braid, discusses the development of his upcoming PC title, Order of the Sinking Star. He elaborates on the challenges of designing puzzles, balancing difficulty, and the unique experience of developing the game using his self-made programming language, Jai.
Order of the Sinking Star coming to Nintendo Switch 2, from Braid and The Witness devOrder of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure game from Braid and The Witness developer Jonathan Blow and Thekla Inc., is slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Arc Games will publish the title, which features over a thousand puzzles across four distinct worlds. Blow highlighted the Nintendo Switch 2's portability as ideal for the game's design.
Get some quality classics in the Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase BundleThe Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase Bundle is now available, featuring a collection of highly-rated indie games. The bundle includes titles such as Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Celeste, and Slime Rancher, many of which are Steam Deck verified or playable. This bundle is highlighted as one of Humble Bundle's best offerings in recent times.- Why 2026 is the Year We Stop Playing and Start Solving - Walkthrough, Tips, ReviewThe 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.
25 Best Puzzle Games To Solve In 2026This 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.- Indie är mer än retro och pretto – det är allt!The article argues that indie games are more than just retro or pretentious titles, encompassing a wide range of genres and ambitions. It highlights how crowdfunding and digital distribution platforms like Steam have fostered independent creation, leading to innovative titles that challenge traditional gaming norms and expand the definition of what an indie game can be.
Critically-Acclaimed Roguelike Puzzler Blue Prince Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 Today - IGNThe critically-acclaimed roguelike puzzler Blue Prince has received a surprise launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 today. Originally released in April 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, the game is the eight-year project of solo developer Tonda Ros. Blue Prince challenges players to assemble the blueprints of an ever-changing mansion, revealing hidden rooms and an intriguing fantasy story.
Looking for Fael is The Witness for people who need more Tetris in their life, and you can try it for yourself nowLooking for Fael is a reality-bending puzzle game where players search for a missing roommate within an apartment that transforms through Tetris-like puzzles. The game draws comparisons to The Witness and features a unique art style with various pop culture references. A demo is available as part of Steam Next Fest.
The Quest for Knowledge in The WitnessThis analysis explores how The Witness integrates game design with epistemological questions about knowledge, logic, and perception. It examines how the game's puzzles, environmental interpretation, and metafictional elements encourage players to reflect on their own ways of knowing, contrasting formal rule-based knowledge with interpretative and self-aware understanding.