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Kuru Kuru Kururin-Like Precision Puzzle Hyphen Launches on Mobile
The precision puzzle game Hyphen, described as similar to Kuru Kuru Kururin, has launched on mobile platforms. The game features a dash mechanic for its gameplay.
Hot Wax sets fire to the Tetris playbook with slow-burn puzzle mechanics and a dollop of eldritch menace
Hot Wax, an arcade puzzler from PUNKCAKE Délicieux, offers a unique take on the Tetris formula by replacing blocks with candles that must be melted by strategically placed flames. The game, available on Steam, incorporates eldritch horror themes and features various modes including score attack, endless play, and daily challenges, all presented with lustrous pixel art.
Evening Reading - October 27, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game-related news items including Pokemon Unite ending service in March 2027, Valorant's latest patch, and a cyberattack on Warhorse Studios. It also notes the announcement of a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Capcom delisting Street Fighter 5, and Evo Brazil's confirmed dates. Business news includes investments from Nvidia and AMD into Facebook, and Seagate's earnings report.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 218 - Fangtopia
This week's Indie-licious livestream will feature the civilization builder puzzle game Fangtopia from developers Absolute Games. Players will assemble land tile by tile to provide amenities for various devilish denizens, aiming for optimal efficiency or a fun build. The stream is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET on Shacknews's various channels.
PS5 Users Can Now Play Hit 2025 Adventure Game for Free
PlayStation 5 owners can now download and play the acclaimed adventure game The Seance of Blake Manor for free for two hours via the PlayStation Store. The game, which received positive reviews on PC, is a supernatural puzzle adventure set in Ireland in 1897.
Take On The World To Master Daily Puzzles In Wordsicle
Wordsicle is a new daily puzzle game that challenges players to master word-based puzzles. The game is available on Droid Gamers.
Why Solitaire Variants Feel Like Completely Different Puzzles - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This article explores how various solitaire card game variants, such as Klondike, FreeCell, Spider, Golf, Yukon, and Pyramid, offer distinct puzzle-solving experiences despite using the same deck of cards. Changes in rules regarding card visibility, movement, and winning conditions fundamentally alter player strategy and decision-making.
Delisted PS5 Sequel to Beloved PS2 Game Makes Surprise Return
Fantavision 202X, the PlayStation 5 sequel to the PS2 puzzle game Fantavision, has returned to the PlayStation Store and Steam after a period of being delisted. Sony Interactive Entertainment extended its licensing agreement with developer Cosmo Machia, allowing the game to be sold again for $9.99. The game supports 4K resolution and PlayStation VR2.
Order Of The Sinking Star Review | TheXboxHub
Order of the Sinking Star offers a vast and clever collection of block-pushing puzzles, building upon the foundations of The Witness with diverse mechanics and thousands of challenges. While the sheer density of puzzles can lead to mental fatigue, the game provides generous tools like an extensive undo system and the ability to skip difficult sections. Despite some abstract storytelling and occasional difficulty in recalling mechanics, the game is a remarkable achievement in puzzle design.
The search for a solution in Order of the Sinking Star
The author details their struggle with a specific puzzle in Order of the Sinking Star, focusing on the 'Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes' mechanic. Despite spending hours on the puzzle and nearly completing it, they are stuck on obtaining the final optional collectible, expressing a desire to solve it through their own deduction.
Spray Trace Turns Graffiti Into A Clever Puzzle Challenge
Spray Trace, a colorful puzzle game developed and published by Afil Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £4.19. The game challenges players to guide a graffiti artist through tiled environments, painting precise routes with limited color supplies while adhering to specific tile counts for each color.
Pidgeon Pocket: Pigeon Heist and Pigeons Away: Rooftop Puzzle Are Two New Games from the Same Developer
Pidgeon Pocket has announced two new games: Pigeon Heist and Pigeons Away: Rooftop Puzzle. Both titles are developed by the same studio, with further details on their gameplay and release to be revealed.
Faraway coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Faraway, an audiovisual arcade experience about creating constellations, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. Developed by Steph Thirion, the game involves connecting stars to harvest energy and build scores, featuring both an endless procedurally generated mode and 16 handcrafted puzzle stages.
After 16 Years, Chill Sci-Fi Game Faraway Has A Release Date
The chill sci-fi game Faraway, first announced in 2010, will launch on November 5 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Steph Thirion and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game is a one-button arcade experience where players guide a shooting star across the cosmos, creating constellations and navigating procedurally generated universes.
RE:COPY Demo - Free Online Browser Game
RE:COPY Demo is a free online logic and puzzle browser game that challenges players to solve puzzles using a copying mechanic. The game is playable instantly without downloads and has a demo available on Steam. Other browser games like Nuclear Speed, Idle Beggar, Mice Hunt, and The Safe Virus Simulator are also mentioned.
Grab ten Steam games including Blue Prince, Peak, and Vampire Crawlers for just $25
A charity bundle named 'Play For Every Child' is offering ten PC games, including Blue Prince and Peak, for $24.99, representing a 90% saving. All net profits from the bundle, which supports UNICEF, go to aid children worldwide. The collection features a variety of genres from puzzle and co-op adventures to simulation and competitive racing.
Nonolith traps you in a living maze and challenges you to find hidden terrain magic using good old copy-paste
Nonolith is a 2D puzzle game where players control a gnome trapped in a living maze, using copy-paste mechanics to manipulate the environment. Developed by Justcamh, the game challenges players to solve puzzles and discover hidden terrain magic, with a demo available on Steam and the full release planned for later this year.
Dodo Duckie Review | TheXboxHub
Dodo Duckie is a charming and brilliant platformer that successfully blends 2D and 3D gameplay mechanics with puzzle elements. The game's "hat economy" and vibrant world, developed by Bornmonkie, are highly engaging, though the overall length might feel slightly excessive for some players. Despite minor pacing issues towards the end, the game is a delightful experience reminiscent of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
Grab a secret agent game with a 95% Steam rating for free this week, plus a psychological horror spin on Mickey Mouse
The Epic Games Store is offering Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise and Bad Cheese for free this week. Agent A is a 1960s spy-themed adventure game with escape-room puzzles, boasting an 'overwhelmingly positive' Steam rating. Bad Cheese is a psychological horror game with a 1920s animation style, featuring a rodent helping its father in a haunted house. Both titles are available until October 22.
Review: Woodo (Nintendo Switch)
Woodo is a charming storybook puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch where players help a young fox named Foxy adjust to a new town by completing 3D object identification puzzles. The game features pleasant visuals, good voice acting, and satisfying tactile feedback, though it is quite short and lacks significant challenge. Developed by Tiny Monks Tales, it offers a cozy and clever experience that succeeds in its interactive picture book approach.
