Thinky Games

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  1. Feature
    Rachel Watts, 2 December 2024

    The Ultimate Thinky Christmas Gift Guide 2024

    We’ve chosen a selection of stocking fillers that will make great presents for folks who love getting those brain gears whirring.

  2. News
    Corey Hardt, 23 November 2024

    New roguelike sequel 868-Back from visionary designer Michael Brough crowdfunding now

    Just announced is an upcoming project that you'll want to keep tabs on if you enjoy thinky, compact roguelike games with unique twists and lots of strategic depth.

  3. Feature
    Alan Hazelden, 22 November 2024

    Alan Hazelden’s Thinky Third Thursday – November 2024

    Welcome to Thinky Third Thursday, curated by Alan Hazelden of Draknek & Friends – a monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught my eye.

  4. News
    Corey Hardt, 20 November 2024

    Build an entire operating system out of colorful circuits in the newly released ABI-DOS

    This new automation-programming game gives quite a first impression and looks like it would fit right in with the popular Zachtronics catalogue.

  5. Feature
    Dayten Rose, 19 November 2024

    Crucial choices and a critical countdown will shape your investigation in detective game Mindcop

    Nonlinear detective game Mindcop lets players take the role of a mindreading detective with match-three puzzle mechanics and a great soundtrack.

  6. News
    Corey Hardt, 14 November 2024

    The Steam Turn-Based Carnival showcases strategy and boardgames for the next week

    A big sale event started on Steam yesterday, and it's got a big overlap with the world of thinky games: the Turn-Based Carnival runs from November 13th to 20th featuring lots of deals on games that let you take your time.

  7. Review
    Rick Lane, 13 November 2024

    Mind Over Magnet review: An attractive but polarising puzzler that is too cautious in expressing itself

    A fascinating final product from Game Maker's Toolkit that's a pleasant but somewhat limited puzzler.

  8. News
    Corey Hardt, 13 November 2024

    The Button Effect is an upcoming first-person puzzler inspired by The Witness and The Talos Principle

    The minimal and intriguing presentation of the little museum-exhibit world of The Button Effect has definitely caught my attention.

  9. Feature
    Joseph Mansfield, 11 November 2024

    Video interview: GMTK's Mark Brown on his foray into game development with Mind Over Magnet

    With Mind Over Magnet releasing in just 2 days, we sat down with Mark Brown to discuss his move towards making his own game, his approach to puzzle design, the pressures of having a YouTube audience, and much more.

  10. Review
    Rachel Watts, 11 November 2024

    The Rise of the Golden Idol review - shocking, visceral, and a riot of a sequel

    The Rise of the Golden Idol introduces new puzzle elements that make great improvements to its already stellar predecessor. It’s The Case of the Golden Idol, but better.

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