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Thank you for joining very first Thinky Direct, showcasing some of the most highly anticipated games you'll love to solve.
868-BACK is a computer-hacking strategy game. Sneak into servers, steal glittering data, fight hostile tasks, expose the megacorps, and find the Mainframe.
John August, Corey Martin, GameTeam6
Build words and deploy game-changing cards in this roguelike deckbuilder from the creators of AlphaBirds™. Use savvy and strategy to guide your flock on their epic migration.
"It's so satisfying to see thinky games become less and less niche over time. We're excited to get to be part of this event!"
- Corey Martin, Game Developer
Corey Martin, Draknek & Friends
Get ready to fan those embers and rekindle the campfires in Bonfire Peaks: Lost Memories, a 3-part DLC for the critically beloved puzzle game.
A minimalist logic game. Can you solve for 𝒙?
"Taking part in the first Thinky Direct is an honor for the team; CIPHER ZERO was made for those who take satisfaction in unraveling the unknown."
- Michael Carriere, Creative Director
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
"We're huge fans of the Thinky Games website, so we couldn't have wished for anywhere better than Thinky Direct to unveil the demo and new trailer for City of Voices."
- Will Ackermann, founder of Kini Games
A time loop metroidBRAINia where time is your best resource and secrets are your only upgrades. You're the last of the Weavers, a remnant of a ruined society trapped in a glitching time loop. Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.
"Thinky Games is a lovely community promoting genres of games we're really passionate about, we're delighted to be included!"
- Moonlight Kids
Document an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the behaviour of the EMUUROM creatures and use the gained knowledge to create new paths forward. Slowly, the machinations of the mythic forest sprites begin to unfold.
"Can't wait to introduce my mad creation to a new mad creation-loving audience!"
- Borb, the developer of EMUUROM
Manipulate gravity, walk on walls, and uncover secrets in this atmospheric dungeon puzzler where every room offers a completely unique idea.
"The Thinky Games community as a whole has been pivotal in shaping the development of He Who Watches, and so it's absolutely amazing to be a part of Thinky Direct!"
- Bobby Vander Aarde, Danga Games
Poti Poti Studio, Wholesome Games Presents
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.
"It's very exciting to be part of the first ever Thinky Direct! We're grateful for the chance to bring new, exclusive footage of "Is This Seat Taken?" to the event and we're looking forward to discovering some new thinky games, too."
- Ausiàs Dalmau Roig, Developer
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
"I feel better than a freshly solved Sokoban puzzle on Blockmas morning!"
- Jason Newman, Developer
An adorable puzzle game about a curious bear who loves tasty apples. Explore islands, move the finish line, and outsmart your enemies.
"Super excited to introduce Kiko the bear here."
- Chao, Level Designer
Two detectives, one deadly experiment, a race against time. Each player only has one half of the puzzle. In this 2-player co-op puzzle game you can survive the parallel experiment only by working together.
"We’re beyond excited to be part of Thinky Direct and to celebrate as the final countdown to Parallel Experiment ticks away."
- Adrian Olczyk, CEO and co-founder
Lead a team of puppy soccer players, solve 130+ challenges and score goals in this cozy tactical puzzle game!
"We've been creating puzzle games since 2018 and we're super excited to see this space grow with initiatives such as the Thinky Direct and Cerebral Puzzle Showcase!"
- Luke Spierewka, Founder
Solve physics puzzles with magnets, springs, portals, fans, and more while your new best friend Sendy helps you along the way! But maybe keep an eye on him, he’s been acting a little … strange, lately.
"Launching the Shape Sender Deluxe demo alongside so many champions of the thinky games space is such a privilege!"
- Tana Tanoi, Game Director
Plan the train route for the world’s spookiest theme park! Transport monsters to their destinations — but don’t let them bite the passengers or you’ll have a grave problem.
"We're thrilled to have Spooky Express boarding Thinky Direct - a huge thanks to the team for spotlighting fantastic thinky puzzle games like ours!"
- Mairi Nolan, Draknek & Friends
Bad Viking, Iceberg Interactive
Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!
"We love games that make you think – both playing them and making them! – so we're delighted to be a part of Thinky Games Direct."
- John & Rob Donkin, Developers of Strange Antiquities
A turn based Puzzle-Strategy game about pirates and cursed treasure. Choose a captain, gather your crew and defeat monsters by strategically placing units on a 5x5 grid.
"Excited to be a part of a showcase dedicated to games that encourage contemplation, experimentation and creativity."
- Glen Henry
Every button has a purpose. In this short, minimalist first-person puzzler you explore a dense, interwoven architecture – a museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights.
"This is an exciting moment for the Thinky Games space – I'm glad to be a part of it!"
- Frycandle, Game Developer
Magnus Mortuga has been killed. The captain of the world's strangest submarine, he was found in a locked room with an ancient stone cauldron - unsealed and opened for the first time. How did he die? Was it a curse? Perhaps one of his eccentric crew? Or does the bizarre truth run even deeper...
"Being part of such an amazing group of games, fed directly into the eyeballs of the folks who enjoy them the most, is fantastic!"
- Tom Vian, co-founder
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Thinky games are those you love to solve — all about careful reasoning, rather than fast reflexes or dexterity. If you find yourself thinking through a problem and then, when the insights finally dawn on you, exclaiming “aha!”, you’re probably playing a thinky game.
You can take a look at our Thinky Essentials or start browsing our thinky database to discover some of these amazing games.
The Thinky Direct is a brand new event showcasing exclusive trailers and announcements for some of the most exciting thinky games. Our hope is that this event becomes one of the biggest events of the year for fans of puzzles and problem solving!
We are Thinky Games, a community of thinky fans who just love these kinds of games and want to share them with as many people as possible. Find out more about our team and what we do on our About page.
The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is a Steam sale organized by Draknek & Friends, featuring discounts on many wonderful puzzle games from May 29th to June 5th. To make this an incredible week for fans of thinky puzzly games, we've partnered with the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase and will be kicking it off with our Thinky Direct event on May 29th.
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